Flying from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is located in Salvador. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Washington DC to SSA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is approximately 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Give yourself some time to recharge during your flight from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport with a stopover. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a great option between Washington Dulles International Airport and SSA.
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to SSA, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSA instead:
Getting from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Salvador. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is 258 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 573 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Washington DC to SSA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to SSA every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Salvador in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Salvador. The warmest month is March. Lock in your flights from Washington DC to SSA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Salvador
Start your Salvador trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Pelourinho, Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia are top sights which should be on every Salvador itinerary.
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