Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Salvador Airport (SSA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport is 8 hours 45 minutes.
Salvador is three hours behind Lisbon and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Flights from LIS to SSA start at 17:10 — the earliest with TAP Air Portugal. The last service of the day is at 17:20 with TAP Air Portugal. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LIS to SSA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Salvador (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a breeze with TAP Air Portugal. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
Among carriers operating LIS to SSA flights, TAP Air Portugal has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport. Many travellers pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Salvador Airport (SSA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport flight is 393 €. A return fare is currently 707 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LIS to SSA by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LIS to SSA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Salvador Airport (SSA)
Book a hotel near SSA if you're catching a late Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Salvador Airport rental car and explore Salvador and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Salvador Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Salvador Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
From Salvador Airport, Salvador is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Salvador Airport (SSA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Salvador in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Salvador Airport for March if you'd like to explore Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIS to SSA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Brazil, head for Aracaju, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador. Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach are key reasons to visit.