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Salvador International Airport Guide Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (SSA)

Airport info
Code: SSA
Address:
Praça Gago Coutinho, CEP 41520-570  Salvador BA, Brazil
Location:

Salvador International Airport is located 28km (17 miles) northeast of central Salvador.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +55
Telephone:
(71) 3204 1010.
Timezone: GMT -2:00

Here you'll find essential information on Salvador International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

In 2009, when the Brazilian government announced a major programme of improvements to the country's airports in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Salvador International Airport's facilities were deemed sufficient due to prior completed works. The existing Salvador facility was inaugurated in 2002.

Information: 

An information desk is located in the terminal. A tourist information counter is also available, which provides information about transport, the city, the region and accommodation. Excellent maps of the city are available from the tourist information desk.

Email address: 
Website: 
www.infraero.gov.br
Driving directions: 

The easiest way to drive between Salvador International Airport and the city is to follow the BA099 road that runs close to the coastline and follow the signs.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: The is a frequent bus service between the city centre and the airport. Take the Ônibus Praça da Sé / Aeroportoservice, it is much cheaper (R$6.50) than going by taxi, but can take 90 minutes or more due to heavy traffic. Buses also go to Rodoviária Bus Terminal, which is the city's main bus station and located 5km (3 miles) from the city centre.

Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Companies include Abaete Aerotaxi (tel: (71) 377 2555), Aero Star (tel: (71) 377 1763), Adei Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 1993), Bahia Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 2897) and Lider Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 1416).

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs are located in the arrivals hall area (to the left, past the Policia Federal). Cambio Gradual offers 24-hour money-change services.

Communication: 

A post office is situated in the terminal building. Internet access is also available, and mobile phones can be hired.

Food: 

There are several cafés and fast food restaurants at the airport. There is also a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks.

Shopping: 

There are several shops in the terminal building, which sell a variety of items, including clothes, jewellery, gift items and books and magazines. There is also a pharmacy.

Luggage: 

A left luggage facility is available in the terminal building.

Other: 

Medical and baby care facilities are available.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There is a VIP lounge at the airport. Meeting facilities can be found at larger city hotels.

Disabled facilities: 

Toilets for wheelchair users are available, and there are parking spaces reserved for disabled people. Travellers in need of assistance at the airport should contact their airline.

Car parking: 

The car park is located near the terminal building and has parking spaces for 600 cars. Both short-term and long-term parking is available.

Car rental: 

Hire car counters can be found in the terminal building. International companies represented include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Salvador International Airport. Accommodation is primarily situated in the city centre and in nearby coastal areas.

Hotel Cocoon and Lounge

Hotel Cocoon and Lounge is located 8km (5 miles) from Salvador International Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and swimming pool and is a short distance from the beach.

Telephone: (71) 3368 8100.
Website:
www.hotel-cocoon.com

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