Salvador to Madrid (SSA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SSA–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Europa leads the route. The flight covers 4,309 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Air Europa | 5 | 787 | 8h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SSA: -03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Salvador, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Brazilian passport holders enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
SSA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SSA to MAD
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Europa. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SSA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SSA to MAD ranges from 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,309 miles (6,934 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.