Abreu e Lima to Salvador flights
Salvador lies 686 km (426 mi) south-west of Abreu e Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Abreu e Lima | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 104,248 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) |
| Nearest large airport | REC, 24 km out | SSA, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 53500-000 | 40000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Abreu e Lima
Abreu e Lima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 85 km).
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 Abreu e Lima?
686 km (426 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Abreu e Lima.
How long does it take to get from Abreu e Lima to Salvador by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abreu e Lima and Salvador?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abreu e Lima to Salvador flights?
Typically Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) 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
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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.