Live Salvador Bahia Airport Arrivals (SSA)

Flight Arrivals at Salvador Airport

Inbound passengers of Salvador Bahia Airport are advised to check their belongings before leaving the aircraft.

Passengers with checked-in luggage may claim it at the Arrivals Hall where baggage conveyors are located.

Arriving guests can conveniently take transfer services such as buses, taxis, rideshares, trains, and rental cars within the airport. The facility is also linked to the city center by the metro station.

Below are some travel tips for inbound travelers:

• Learn the language. The citizens of Salvador will appreciate that you, as a foreigner to their country, took your time to learn their language.
• Secure your identification cards and personal items.
• On renting a car, have a valid Driver's License, International Driver's License, other identification cards, and credit cards with you.
• Before you travel, study the country's policies. Tourists have to strictly abide by the country's guidelines. It is also to protect yourself from scams or injustices.

Rental Car Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

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

The renter must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Brazil.

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 your taxi in the arrivals hall of the airport near the luggage 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. You can ride it to and from the airport.

A free shuttle bus will drop you off at the subway station and back if you ride the metro back to the airport. It runs every 15 minutes from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM to and from the Aeroporto station of the Salvador subway.

For further details about rail services, visit our Train Page.

Bus Services at Salvador Bahia Airport

Buses are one of the cheapest options to travel 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 (hotel itinerary).

A one-way trip on this bus costs R$ 30, 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.

A ticket costs R$ 4.

For more information, visit our Bus Page.

Hotel Shuttle Service at Salvador Bahia Airport

Hotel Shuttles can pick up passengers at the ground transportation center of Salvador Bahia Airport.

Most hotels offer shuttle services for airport pick-up for an additional charge when you book your hotels, and some provide complimentary transfers. You can also book hotel shuttles for touring; 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. Suppose ever you are planning on bringing your car to the airport. In that case, 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. It now features WiFi 6, which increased the connection speed ten times than the previous WiFi. It is one of Brazil's fastest connections.

Passengers can navigate through websites, even if it demands a large volume of data, such as watching a movie while waiting for a flight or participating in a video call.

You can access their free WiFi with your smartphones, tablets, or notebook.

Baggage Claim at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport's Baggage Claim Area is located on the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall.

After disembarking the aircraft, you will see signages leading you to the arrivals hall, where you will find baggage carrousels containing your checked-in luggage.

For passengers having more than a piece of luggage, baggage carts are located near the carousels for easy luggage transport.

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, there are designated areas outside the airport terminals.

Lost and Found Section at Salvador Bahia Airport

If you are at Salvador Airport and lose any object within the vicinity, approach the Lost and Found section. The office is open Mondays to Fridays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They are available on the ground floor area of the airport terminal.

The Lost and Found facility will store the item for 60 days from the date of receipt. For further details, contact the facility at aep@salvador-airport.com.br or call them at + 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 unavailable at Salvador Bahia Airport. However, traveling mothers may utilize the restrooms for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) to attend to the needs of their infants.

ATMs at Salvador Bahia Airport

There are several ATMs stationed at the first level of the Arrivals Hall.

Inbound travelers are advised to consult their local banks days before travel regarding cash withdrawal policies. If not, they better have cash, and have their local currency exchanged.

Currency Exchange at Salvador Bahia Airport

You can exchange your currencies at Salvador Bahia Airport in the Arrivals Area.

Food and Beverages at Salvador Bahia Airport

Salvador Bahia Airport's food hubs got you whenever you get hungry, thirsty, or need caffeine in your system. There are several Snack bars, Restaurants, and Cafes inside the airport where you can dine in 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, or perfumes. In that case, you can shop at Duty-Free Americas, a preferred travel shop with incredible opportunities and significant advantages: perfumery, beverages, cigarettes, cigars, and irresistible delicacies inside Salvador Bahia Airport.

Pet Relief at Salvador Bahia Airport

Traveling with pets at Salvador Bahia Airport is allowed if inside the transport box or on a leash and collar. However, there are no pet relief areas inside the airport.

Pet waste must be disposed of in organic material or toilet paper bins, always packed in well-sealed bags to avoid foul odor. If your pet pees at the airport, immediately contact a cleaning, security, or terminal agent wearing a yellow VINCI Airports vest.

Ticketing Service at Salvador Bahia Airport

There are several Airline Ticket Desks that you will find inside Salvador Bahia Airport. If you need to book a ticket while you are at the airport, you will find the ticketing services on the first floor.

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