Flying from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 7 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Salvador (the location of Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport).
The busiest route is from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Choose from 174 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SSA to GIG is the 03:00 GOL Linhas Aéreas service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 23:55 with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from SSA to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro that lands at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Take to the skies with GOL Linhas Aéreas. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
For a domestic flight within Brazil, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show some kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Salvador, SSA can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SSA? If you're catching an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Rio De Janeiro
38 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 72 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SSA to Rio De Janeiro.
The cheapest month for tickets from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've disembarked your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from SSA to Rio De Janeiro, kick back at a hotel near SDU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To escape the crowds, head for Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SSA to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of top attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.