Flying from Ilheus Airport (IOS) to Salvador Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport.
Ilheus and Salvador are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IOS to SSA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Azul Airlines offers direct flights from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Salvador — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Azul Airlines on this route.
Azul Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IOS to SSA flights, with 84.85% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ilheus Airport (IOS) to Salvador Airport (SSA)
59 € is the best price for a one-way Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport flight. Return flights start at 103 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from IOS to SSA by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Ilheus Airport (IOS)
78% of flights taking off from Ilheus Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ilheus to Ilheus Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IOS? If you've booked an early flight from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salvador Airport (SSA)
Consider staying in a hotel near SSA if you're taking a late Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Salvador Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Salvador and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Salvador Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Salvador Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Salvador Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Salvador. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Salvador Airport (SSA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Salvador in March.
Book your flight from Ilheus Airport to Salvador Airport for March if you want to go to Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IOS to SSA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Salvador, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Maceio to tick off its leading attractions. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Aracaju is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador. No journey is complete without experiencing Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach.