Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport SSASBSV

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), branded Salvador Bahia Airport, is Salvador’s main airport and the principal gateway for Bahia. It is not a mega-hub like São Paulo or Rio, but it is an important Northeast Brazil node, with GOL hub activity and regional flying by Abaeté, plus broad domestic service from GOL, LATAM and Azul. International service is selective rather than dense, typically focused on Europe, South America and Panama through carriers such as TAP, Air Europa, Copa, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Sky and seasonal/route-dependent operators. Frequent flyers should treat SSA as a compact, usable connecting airport rather than a large alliance fortress: GOL, LATAM and Azul are not in the global alliances, while Star Alliance presence mainly comes through TAP/Copa and SkyTeam through carriers such as Air Europa/Aerolíneas/Air France when operating. The airport uses one main passenger terminal for domestic and international processing, so transfers are about walking, document control and security rather than changing terminals. For the city, ride-hail or official taxi is usually the simplest choice, while metro plus airport shuttle is the most predictable public-transport option.

Timezone: America/Bahia

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.salvador-airport.com.br/en

General

+55 71 3204-1000

Lost & found

+55 71 3204-1760

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

SBSV

Elevation

64 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

9859 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Metro/subway → Salvador city centre via Aeroporto Station, Line 2 to Acesso Norte with transfer toward Lapa on Line 1 · Aeroporto Station is about 2 km from the passenger terminal; airport says a free shuttle connects the terminal and station. CCR Metrô Bahia states lines operate daily 05:00-00:00; public metro fare listed as R$4.10.

Bus / coach

Airport arrivals area has a bus stop with several city lines; airport specifically mentions line 1001 - Aeroporto as a convenient option from the city center.

Taxi

Accredited taxis are available 24/7 at Salvador Bahia Airport; airport advises using regulated services.

Train / metro

No conventional airport train verified; Salvador Metro serves Aeroporto Station with a free shuttle between the station and passenger terminal.

Rideshare

App-based cars are supported; airport states there is a designated, signposted meeting point and free Wi-Fi/mobile coverage for requesting rides.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport