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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 and lands at 7:14
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 1:59.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador takes 2h 04m, covering 1.954 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador range from 135 € to 225 €, with an average of 169 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 135 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the 169 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at 167 € return and stopover options via Natal (NAT) at 166 €.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–90 € 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 162 € to 889 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 91 €, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Vitória Eurico Sales (VIX) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Salvador. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 163 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 184 €, a difference of 21 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Aracaju (AJU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 57m, compared to 4h 34m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) and 5h 38m via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Some of the most popular sights in Salvador are Itapua Beach and Praia do Porto da Barra. These are among the most viewed places in Salvador on KAYAK.

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

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