SALVADOR AIRPORT (SSA) INFORMATION

Salvador Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (IATA: SSA), previously called Dois de Julho International Airport, is now known by its Trade name Salvador Bahia Airport. It is a landing field facility serving Salvador, Brazil. Since June 16, 1998, by Federal Law, the airport has been named after Luis Eduardo Maron Magalhaes, an influential politician of the state of Bahia (1955–1998).

The airport is operated by Vinci SA, a French concessions and construction company based in the western suburbs of Paris. VINCI Airports agreed and signed the Concession Agreement on July 28, covering the operation, maintenance, and extension upgrading of the existing terminal and the runways system. After two initial phases, VINCI Airports prepared and started implementing its transition plan. Also, during this time, Infraero continued running the airport with its assistance.

The airport is located 28km north of downtown Salvador da Bahia, and some facilities are shared with the Brazilian Air Force. Salvador Bahia Airport is in an area of more than 6 million square meters amidst hilly sand dunes and native herbage.

Transfer Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

There are several ways to get to and from Salvador Bahia International Airport. It offers several modes of transportation for the convenience of its outbound and inbound guests.

A complimentary shuttle transfer runs every 15 minutes from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM, transiting Aeroporto station of the Salvador subway, which connects to downtown Salvador at Lapa.

Public transportation, such as buses and taxis, rental cars, and shuttles, are available at the airport. These modes of transportation are found at the terminal next to the airport's parking area.

Guests are advised to arrive at the airport three hours for international flights and two hours in advance for domestic flights. Secure your baggage, items, and belongings before boarding or disembarking the aircraft.

Rental Cars at Salvador Bahia Airport

The country's leading companies offer car rental services at Salvador Bahia Airport. The car rental companies are installed in the Airport lobby and offer a 24/7 service.

For more information, visit our car rental section.

Taxi Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Transfers by taxi are the most convenient and fastest way to travel anywhere.

Taxi Services are available at Salvador Bahia Airport upon your arrival. You can book a taxi at the taxi booths in the arrivals hall of the airport near the baggage carrousels.

Getting a taxi is not a problem; however, it is advisable to ask the drivers to use their meters instead of striking a deal with them.

For more information, visit our Taxi Page.

Train Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

A subway station connects Salvador Bahia International Airport to downtown Salvador at Lapa.

A free shuttle transfer runs every 15 minutes from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM to Aeroporto station of Salvador subway. Look for them at the ground transportation area outside the terminal building.

For more information, visit our Train Page.

Bus Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Buses are the cheapest option to travel to and from Salvador Bahia Airport. There are two kinds of buses that you can ride from the airport: the executive and the regular bus.

The executive bus, the First Class Bus, can be boarded outside the airport arrivals hall. It drops the passengers on the way to your hotel itinerary.

Regular buses, the cheapest option, leave from a terminal next to the airport parking lot and provide lines to the main tourist spots in Salvador and the metropolitan area.

For more information, visit our Bus Page.

Hotel Shuttle Service at Salvador Bahia Airport

Hotel Shuttles can pick up and drop off passengers at Salvador Bahia Airport.

Some hotels offer hotel shuttles for airport pick up and drop off for an additional charge when you book your hotels, and some offer free. You can also book hotel shuttles to go around the city or any of your places of interest; however, fees may apply depending on your destination.

For more information, visit our Hotel Page.

Rideshare Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Rideshare services are available at Salvador Bahia International Airport. If you have a smartphone, you can download any rideshare app, and with just a few clicks from your phone, you'll have a car ready to pick you up in 3-5 minutes after your request.

Parking Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Parking services are available at Salvador Bahia International Airport. You will find parking spaces in front of the passenger terminal; the garage building has 24-hour surveillance and a pocket for passengers to easily retrieve their luggage cart.

Payment can be made on-site, at the parking lot, or at the self-service totems.

For more information, visit our Parking Page.

Other Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia International Airport offers other services such as restaurants, shops, ATMs, lounges, a lost and found section, information desks, cafes, and currency exchange.

Disabled Passengers at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia International Airport offers assistance to its passengers with special needs or passengers with disabilities. They have access ramps, reserved parking, and wheelchairs.

For additional assistance, passengers are advised to contact their airlines in advance and check their airline's policy before travel.

Wi-Fi at Salvador Bahia Airport

Stay connected anywhere in Salvador Bahia Airport with their free unlimited WiFi connection.

Salvador Bahia Airport has renewed its internet technology and now features WiFi 6. The speed has increased tenfold. Passengers can navigate smoothly through the internet, such as watching a movie while waiting for a flight or having a video call.

The airport now has one of Brazil's fastest connections among air terminals. Previous WiFi technology is still available if the passenger needs a device that supports WiFi 6.

You can access their free WiFi with any of your smart devices.

Baggage Claim at Salvador Bahia Airport

The baggage claim area of Salvador Bahia Airport is on the ground floor of the arrivals hall.

After disembarking the aircraft, you will see signage leading you to the arrivals area, where baggage carousels are also located. Suppose you have heavy and more than a piece of luggage. For your convenience, baggage carts are available near the carousels.

Information Desk at Salvador Bahia Airport

For passengers needing assistance, information and tourist information desks are available at Salvador Bahia Airport, located in the airport's departures area.

Smoking at Salvador Bahia Airport

Smoking is not permitted inside Salvador Bahia Airport. However, it is only allowed in designated areas outside the airport terminals.

Lost and Found Section at Salvador Bahia Airport

Lost and found items in Salvador Bahia Airport are turned to the Lost and Found service facility. The office is open Mondays to Fridays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on the ground floor.

The objects and documents possibly found in the passenger terminal by airport employees are sent to the Lost and Found room for cataloging. Items remain in place for 60 days from the date of receipt.

Contacts: aep@salvador-airport.com.br / + 55 71 3204-1760

Restrooms at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport has been renovated since the operations were turned over to VINCI SA.

The airport has incorporated global operating standards, seeking to deliver more efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. They have renovated their toilets and constructed a wastewater treatment and recycling plant.

Nursing Mother Stations at Salvador Bahia Airport

Nursing Stations are not available at Salvador Bahia Airport. However, mothers can utilize PWD restrooms to attend to the needs of their infants.

ATMs at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport has several Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) stationed at the first level of the Arrivals Hall.

If you are traveling, we advise you to consult your bank days before your flight and ask about the banking system in the country you are traveling to. You better have cash, and your local currency exchanged before your scheduled flight.

Currency Exchange at Salvador Bahia Airport

You can have your currencies exchanged at Salvador Bahia Airport. Look for them at the Arrivals Area.

Food and Beverages at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport has several options for food concessions whenever you get hungry or thirsty. There are several snack bars, restaurants, and cafes inside the passenger terminal where you can dine or get takeaways if you are in a rush.

Shopping at Salvador Bahia Airport

Whenever you visit or travel to another place or country, it is impossible not to bring any souvenirs. Suppose you are looking for gifts, jewelry, clothes, perfumes, or souvenirs. You can shop at Duty-Free Americas, a preferred retail travel shop inside Salvador Bahia Airport.

Pet Relief at Salvador Bahia Airport

Traveling with pets at Salvador Bahia Airport is allowed if your pets are inside the transport box or on a leash and collar. However, pet relief areas are not available at the airport.

Ticketing Service at Salvador Bahia Airport

There are several Airline Ticket Desks available inside Salvador Bahia Airport. If you need to book a ticket, you will find the ticketing services on the first floor of the passenger terminal building.

You may also book your tickets online to skip the queues and for your convenience if you are booking in advance of your travel.

History of Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport was established in 1925 and was initially called Santo Amaro do Ipitanga Airport.

In 1941 Panair do Brasil, together with the support of the American and Brazilian governments, wholly rebuilt the facility.

On December 20, 1955, the airport changed its name to Dois de Julho International Airport while celebrating Bahia Independence Day.

On June 16, 1998, the airport was renamed in honor of Luis Eduardo Maron Magalhaes, an influential politician of the state of Bahia. However controversial, this second change has been attempted to revert it. Since 2017 the airport administration has been using the Trade name Salvador Bahia Airport.

A new passenger terminal was opened in 1998, replacing an outdated airport. This terminal continued to be upgraded and was completed by the end of the year 2000.

The main terminal building, which includes a shopping mall, has 11 jetways and a capacity to handle about 6,000,000 passengers annually. Air traffic at Salvador Bahia Airport has been increasing by an average of 14% per year.

Previously operated by Infraero, on March 16, 2017, the airport's concession, through a bidding process, was won by Vinci SA for R$ 2.35 billion or € 640 million. The accommodation is for 30 years. The new board administration then planned to duplicate the passenger terminal.

On April 26, 2018, the Aeroporto station along Line 2 of the Salvador subway opened for public use.

About Salvador, Brazil

Salvador, locally known as Sao Salvador da Bahia de Todos Os Santos, is a municipality in Brazil and the capital city of Bahia. It is situated in the northeast portion of Brazil.

Salvador is internationally recognized for its delish cuisine, unique music vibe, and architecture dominated by African influence in many cultural aspects. The city makes a center for Afro-Brazilian culture.

Salvador City, as the first capital of Colonial Brazil, is one of the ancientest in the Americas and one of the first deliberate cities in the world.

With approximately more than 3 million inhabitants as of 2020, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Salvador is the most populated municipality in the northeast part, the third most populous in Brazil, and the ninth-largest Latin American city. It is the heart of the metropolitan area known as "Great Salvador."

Salvador has played an important role throughout Brazilian history. The city has an essential connection with the Portuguese empire during the colonial era to maintain close trading ties with Portugal colonies in Asia and Africa.

Salvador remained a prominent city in Brazil until 1763, when Rio de Janeiro replaced it as the national capital.

Economically, Salvador is among Brazil's most important cities. Since it was founded, Salvador has been one of the country's most prominent ports and international trading centers. It has made great strides in limiting its historical dependence on agriculture for its prosperity. Having a large oil refinery, a petrochemical plant, and other essential industries.

Weather in Bahia, Brazil

Salvador has a trade-wind tropical rainforest climate. Temperatures are relatively consistent, showing slight variance throughout the year.

Salvador's driest months are January and December, when the city receives less than 4 inches of precipitation on average. Salvador's wet months start from April, May, to June when at least 8 inches of rain falls.

The city's climate is warm, oppressive, and partly cloudy. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 22°C to 31°C and is rarely below 20°C or above 32°C.

Based on the beach or pool score, the best time to visit Salvador for fine-weather activities is from early July to late October.

Useful Contact Details

Salvador's historical and cultural aspects were influenced by the integration of such ethnic groups as Native Indian, European, and African. This combination is visible in the religion, cuisine, cultural manifestations, and custom of Bahia's people. However, African cultural practices are mainly celebrated.

Brazil National Emergency Numbers

Contact the police by calling 190 to report emergencies. You can also 197 give information to the police or make an inquiry.

In a genuine medical emergency, call 192 or 193 for an ambulance.

Hospital

Hospital da Bahia - Centro Médico

Address: Av. Prof. Magalhães Neto, 1541, ala A - Pituba, Salvador - Bahia,

41810-011, Brazil

Phone: +55 71 2109-2000

Police Station

4th Police Station

Address: R. Aristóteles Góes, 1 - São Caetano, Salvador - Bahia, 40520-000, Brazil

Phone: +55 71 3117-8400

Salvador Bahia Airport Contacts

Address: Praca Gago Coutinho, S/N-São Cristovao, Salvador-Bahia, 41510-045, Brazil

General Phone: +55 71 3204-1000

Lost and Found Phone: + 55 71 3204-1760

Information Desk: +55 71 3204-1000

Official website: https://www.salvador-airport.com.br/en

Local Information

Drive on: Right

Electricity: 127 V / 220 V / 60 Hz

Plug: C and N

Currency: Brazilian Real, Real, BRL, R$

WiFi at Airport: WiFi connection at Salvador Bahia Airport is available