Flying from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Salvador and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 174 weekly Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Gol is the earliest flight you can take. Gol operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SSA to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Gol has direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rio De Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
Gol is the top choice for travellers on this route.
LATAM Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SSA to GIG flights, with 88.74% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SSA and GIG:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is ر.ق. 269. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 528. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SSA to GIG by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
80.87% of flights leaving Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SSA.
To get to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport from central Salvador, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SSA? If you're catching an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're arriving on a late Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Go where the road takes you with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SSA to GIG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.