Flying from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Salvador's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is located in Salvador.
You can pick from 6 direct flights every week between Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA). This is the busiest route, with Aerolineas Argentinas offering a 6:30pm departure from AEP to SSA.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to SSA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
When jetting out of AEP, you can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas between AEP and SSA.
With an impressive 88.06% of services arriving on schedule, Aerolineas Argentinas leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to SSA.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) flight ticket out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Decide if leaving from EZE is a better fit for your trip.
Sky Airline has direct flights from Buenos Aires to SSA departing from EZE. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Sky Airline takes the lead in bookings on the EZE to SSA route.
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). One of the main stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and SSA, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to SSA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 83.93% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SSA:
Explore without limits with a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Salvador and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight.
Getting from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
The centre of Salvador is around 21 kilometres from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is Rs38,386. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs82,898. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to SSA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Buenos Aires to SSA.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA). July is when most people visit Salvador. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to SSA flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Salvador to range from 25ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC and 26ºC.
More about Salvador
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salvador:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia are must-do's during your Salvador adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a trip to Aracaju will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Praça por do sol, Atalaia Beach and Refugio beach.
Itabuna is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Salvador. No journey is complete without visiting Paróquia Senhor do Bonfim, Cabruca Bike Park and Praça Beira Rio.
