Catalão to Salvador flights
Salvador lies 1,165 km (724 mi) north-east of Catalão, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Catalão | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 114,427 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 843 m (2,766 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) |
| Nearest large airport | UDI, 85 km out | SSA, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 75700-000 | 40000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Catalão
Catalão is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport (UDI), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,398 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Salvador
Salvador is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,859 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SSA | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,859 ft | 64 ft |
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Staying in Salvador
Our booking partner lists 2,098+ places to stay in Salvador (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 614 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (516), and 8 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 290,377 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salvador from Catalão?
1,165 km (724 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Catalão.
How long does it take to get from Catalão to Salvador by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Catalão and Salvador?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Catalão to Salvador flights?
Typically Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport (UDI) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA).
Where can I stay in Salvador?
Our booking partner lists 2,098+ places to stay in Salvador, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.