Recife to Salvador (REC–SSA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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403 mi airlines 56/wk
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AD2844
AD Azul
295
3:10 AM
-03
4:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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G31925
G3 GOL
7M8
7:00 AM
-03
8:30 AM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AD2674
AD Azul
295
8:15 AM
-03 TT1
9:40 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD4996
AD Azul
295
12:10 PM
-03 TT1
1:35 PM
-03
1h 25m
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AF1959
AF Air France
7M8
12:25 PM
-03 T1
1:55 PM
-03
1h 30m
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AR7569
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
12:25 PM
-03 T1
1:55 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31933
G3 GOL
7M8
12:30 PM
-03
1:55 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD4067
AD Azul
295
5:20 PM
-03 TT1
6:45 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AR7558
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:45 PM
-03
11:15 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AR7412
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:50 PM
-03
11:20 PM
-03
1h 30m
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G39036
G3 GOL
738
10:05 PM
-03
11:35 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31535
G3 GOL
738
11:30 PM
-03 T1
1:00 AM+1
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AD2730
AD Azul
AT7
5:55 AM
-03
7:45 AM
-03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AR7578
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
7:20 AM
-03
8:45 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD2840
AD Azul
295
10:20 AM
-03
11:35 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G31922
G3 GOL
7M8
2:45 PM
-03
4:05 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G31932
G3 GOL
7M8
3:00 PM
-03 T1
4:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AR7568
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
3:00 PM
-03
4:20 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AD4997
AD Azul
295
3:35 PM
-03
4:55 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AD5034
AD Azul
295
7:30 PM
-03
8:45 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G31924
G3 GOL
7M8
11:30 PM
-03
12:50 AM+1
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Recife to Salvador
4 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 403 mi 1h 25m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

REC–SSA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 403 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–SSA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 24 295 1h25
G3 GOL 19 738, 7M8 1h25-1h30
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 10 738, 7M8 1h30 SkyTeam
AF Air France 3 7M8 1h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, AR, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 (43 flights/wk, 77%)
SkyTeam: AF + AR (13 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, REC to SSA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to SSA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
249
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Salvador from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.
Metric REC→SSA JPA→SSA CPV→SSA
Distance from REC 68 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 1
Weekly flights 56 25 8
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 35m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salvador is 0 hours the same as Recife.
REC: -03 · SSA: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Salvador.
Distance & Flight Time
403 mi / 649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

REC–SSA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Salvador route.
Route details
Distance403 mi / 649 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights56 out / 49 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: SSA
IATA / ICAOSSA / SBSV
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation64 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to SSA flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 403 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas and GOL.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from REC to SSA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through POA, CPV, AEP, NAT, MCZ, GYN, FOR, BSB, GIG, GRU, PNZ, CNF, CGH, SLZ, LIS, VCP, JPA, AJU, EZE and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SSA to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA, CPV and MCZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from REC to SSA

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas and GOL. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

REC to SSA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to SSA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (649 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via POA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA), Campina Grande (CPV) and Maceió (MCZ).