Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Salvador Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
you can sleep at the first floor (terrasse) on the floor. the military police was cool with me, and all people work there too. – mathieu
SSA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Salvador Airport.
What to Expect
Salvador Airport (code: SSA) has a large, single terminal that handles domestic and international flights. Amenities include more than 25 eateries and a variety of shops and duty-free areas. WiFi is free but travellers report that it doesn’t always work.
Sleeping in Salvador Airport
Travellers recommend heading to the observation deck on Floor 3 for peace and quiet. Seats have armrests, so you’ll probably wind up on the floor – bring a sleeping bag or travel mat for some warmth from the cold granite tiles. Another spot for relaxing is near gate 17, where you will find benches and hammocks. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Salvador Airport:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Ibis Salvador Aeroporto Hangar – Airport shuttle is available for a fee from 8:00AM – 9:00PM. » Check Rates
- Novotel Salvador Hangar Aero – Free airport shuttle is available from 8:00AM – 9:00PM. » Check Rates
- Hotel InterCity Salvador Aeroporto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Salvador, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Salvador Airport. Connect to the ”Infraero WI-FI Gratis” network.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.
Currency Exchange – Services are available. At the time of this update, a few locations are closed due to renovations. AG Câmbio e Turismo provides currency exchange services and Banco 24 Horas appears to provide banking services 24 hours. Location: unknown.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available as well as a large selection of shops, most of which are located Airside.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, it is not known if there are any food concessions open 24 hours. You will find over 25 options both Landside and Airside.
Hairdresser – Hair and beauty services are available if you want to look your best for your flight. Location: Departures floor. Hours: unknown.
Information Desk – Need help finding your way? An information desk can be found on the arrivals floor. Hours: unknown.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – Protec Bag, located in the departures floor, landside, offers luggage wrapping services. Cost of service is unknown.
Medical Services – If you require medical attention, there is a Medical Center, on the Arrivals Level. Hours: unknown.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Pharmacy – Farmacia Santana. Departures Floor. Hours: unknown.
Post Office – Send out our last-minute post cards from the post office. Location: on the arrivals floor. Hours: unknown.
Rest Zones – An area has been set-up near Gate 17 that includes benches and hammocks. It is reportedly not quiet, so we’re not sure how much sleep you will get, but the space may work for you if you just want to relax.
Shoeshine – Your shoes looking a bit rough? Get a shoeshine! Location: departures floor. Hours: unknown.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Salvador airport is served by the following airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas • Air Europa • Avianca • Azul • Cabo Verde • Copa Airlines • GOL • LATAM • Passaredo • TAP Portugal.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Buses
The airport connects travelers to hotels via the First Class Bus route. The Executive Airport-Downtown route (S040, S041 and S041-01) connect travelers to downtown via many of the cities main tourist attractions. For more information, visit the Salvador Airport website.
Car Rentals
These car rental agencies operate on the ground floor of the passenger terminal: Avis • Localiza/Hertz • Movida • Unidas.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Subway
The airport offers a free shuttle bus connection to the closest subway station for onward travel. For more information, visit the CCR Metro website.
Taxis
“Executive taxis” (prepaid flat-rate taxis) are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding the taxi. A second option are the metered “normal taxis”, also available in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
