Flying from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Buenos Aires. Check out your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) when planning your flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA).
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport flight.
Salvador International Airport is located in Salvador. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Buenos Aires.
You can pick from 6 direct services every week between Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) and Salvador International Airport (SSA). This is the most popular 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 be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA) departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
You can lock in a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas. This top airline operates departures from AEP.
Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose for flights from AEP to SSA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to SSA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is one option when departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Think about kicking off your journey from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA) plane ticket from this hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to SSA departing from EZE. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Sky Airline attracts the most bookings on the EZE to SSA route.
Go with Sky Airline if you prioritize punctuality. Its flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Salvador International Airport arrive as scheduled 95.45% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA) leaving Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to SSA flight:
78% of flights taking off from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SSA and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport flight.
Getting from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Salvador International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Salvador. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Rs51,005 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport. Return flights start from Rs86,067. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Buenos Aires to SSA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Buenos Aires to SSA.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport (SSA). Plan your visit to Salvador in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to SSA plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Salvador to range from 25ºC to 29ºC.
August has temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Salvador
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Salvador:
Pelourinho and Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia are just two of the big attractions to add to your Salvador travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres northeast of Salvador, a visit to Aracaju will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach.
Around 225 kilometres southwest of Salvador, Itabuna is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Cabruca Bike Park, Parque Zoobotanico da Matinha and Centro de Cultura Adonias Filho Theatre.
