Rio De Janeiro to Salvador (GIG–SSA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–SSA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 757 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AD, AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP, UX | 57 | 738, 7M8 | 2h-2h06 | – | – | AD, AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP, UX |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, LH | 14 | 320 | 2h | – | – | AR, LH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salvador from Rio De Janeiro
| Metric | GIG→SSA | SDU→SSA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GIG | – | 9 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 364 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · SSA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Salvador.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–SSA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Rio de Janeiro to Salvador: Southeast Brazil to Northeast Brazil
GIG-SSA links Rio de Janeiro's international hub to Salvador, the capital of Bahia State and the largest city in northeast Brazil. LATAM holds the primary nonstop capacity with daily A320 service. Azul provides supplementary rotations. The 1,200 km coastal route takes two hours block time. Salvador draws a mix of cultural tourism (Afro-Brazilian heritage, Carnaval), beach travel, and business passengers from Rio's corporate and government sector. Demand peaks around Salvador's Carnaval in February, which is one of the largest street carnival events in the world, and during Brazilian school holidays in July and January.
Galeao Hub and Salvador Airport Notes
Galeao operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles most domestic traffic including LATAM domestic and some Azul rotations. Terminal 2 handles international departures and arrivals. A free airside shuttle bus connects the two terminals. Salvador's airport (SSA) expanded its international terminal in 2014 for the FIFA World Cup, giving it capacity well above its current utilization. SSA has direct connections to Lisbon via TAP Air Portugal, Madrid via Iberia, and Miami via American Airlines, in addition to its domestic network. Passengers routing Rio-Salvador-overseas will clear international departure at SSA. Salvador's regional importance as a cultural and tourism center makes SSA one of the top-ten busiest Brazilian domestic airports.