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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:45 and lands at 04:55
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:00.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

A nonstop flight from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 2h 10m, covering 1,954 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from ₪436 to ₪683, with an average of ₪530 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪436 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of ₪530. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪142 round-trip via Ilhéus Jorge Amado (IOS), compared to ₪526 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪41–₪302 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪546 to ₪1,902. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪376, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

One-stop flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₪513 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₪558 – a ₪45 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Salvador and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Ilhéus Jorge Amado (IOS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 25m, compared with 3h 51m via Aracaju (AJU) and 4h 42m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach and Praia de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Salvador to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

LATAM and GOL Airlines are the two main airplines that have implemented pet-friendly policies for flights originating from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. Passengers are allowed to bring dogs and cats, aged 6 months and older, weighing up to 22 lbs (including the weight of the carrier), in the passenger cabin on all aircraft operated by these airlines.

To discover more cost-effective ticket options, customers are advised to consider choosing connecting flights instead of nonstop flights when arranging their travel from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. By exploring indirect flight options offered by airlines such as Azul Linhas Aéreas, LATAM, and Avianca Brasil, with layovers in São Paulo, passengers can often find more affordable fares for their journey.

When it comes to accommodating baggage policies on flights from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro, LATAM and GOL Airlines are known to offer more flexible options. These airlines typically have generous baggage allowances and more lenient restrictions, allowing passengers to carry more luggage or have a higher weight limit for both checked and carry-on bags.

Taking a taxi is a convenient and relatively quick way to get from the city center to the airport. Taxis can be found throughout Salvador, and you can either hail one on the street or ask your hotel to arrange for a taxi. Always ensure that the meter is turned on before starting the journey.