Salvador International Airport (Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport)

Airport Details

Airport Code

SSA

Full Airport name

Salvador International Airport (Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport)

Address

Praça Gago Coutinho, CEP 41520-570 Salvador BA, Brazil

Country Dialing Prefix

55

Telephone

(71) 3204 1010.

Email Address

etakes.cnrf@infraero.gov.br

Website

http://www.infraero.gov.br

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT - 3

Airport Information

Location

Salvador International Airport is located 28km (17 miles) northeast of central Salvador.

Airport News

In 2009, when the Brazilian government announced a major program of improvements to the country's airports in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Salvador International Airport's facilities were deemed sufficient due to prior completed works. The existing Salvador facility was inaugurated in 2002.

Driving Directions

The easiest way to drive between Salvador International Airport and the city is to follow the BA099 road that runs close to the coastline and follow the signs.

Car Hire

Hire car counters can be found in the terminal building. International companies represented include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Public Transport

Bus: The is a frequent bus service between the city center and the airport. Take the Ônibus Praça da Sé / Aeroportoservice, it is much cheaper (R$6.50) than going by taxi, but can take 90 minutes or more due to heavy traffic. Buses also go to Rodoviária Bus Terminal, which is the city's main bus station and located 5km (3 miles) from the city center. Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Companies include Abaete Aerotaxi (tel: (71) 377 2555), Aero Star (tel: (71) 377 1763), Adei Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 1993), Bahia Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 2897) and Lider Taxi Aereo (tel: (71) 377 1416).

Car Parking

The car park is located near the terminal building and has parking spaces for 600 cars. Both short-term and long-term parking is available.

Information and Help Desks

An information desk is located in the terminal. A tourist information counter is also available, which provides information about transport, the city, the region and accommodation. Excellent maps of the city are available from the tourist information desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The ATMs are all in the arrivals hall area (to the left, past the Policia Federal). Cambio Gradual offers 24-hour money-change services. A post office is available in the terminal building. Internet access is also available, and mobile phones can be hired.
Eating and drinking: There are good cafes and fast food restaurants at the airport. A bar offers alcoholic or soft drinks.
Shopping: There are several shops in the terminal building selling a variety of items, including fashion clothing, jewelry, gift items and books and magazines. There is also a pharmacy in the terminal building.
Luggage: A left luggage facility is available in the terminal building.
Other facilities: Medical facilities are available. There are also baby care facilities in the terminal building.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a VIP lounge at the airport. Meeting facilities can be found at larger city hotels.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Toilets for wheelchair users are available, and there are parking spaces reserved for disabled people. Travelers in need of assistance at the airport should contact their airline.