Salvador airport (SSA)

Salvador International Airport - Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (SSA), whose history dates back to 1925, is one of Brazil's main air terminals and the primary gateway to the state of Bahia. Operated by VINCI Airports since 2018, it is known for its iconic entrance surrounded by a bamboo forest. It serves as a strategic hub in northeastern Brazil and offers direct international flights to destinations such as Lisbon, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, and Montevideo, in addition to an extensive domestic network.

Official Website: salvador-airport.com.br

Phone: +55 71 3204 1000

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Terminal

The airport has an integrated passenger terminal that operates 24 hours a day. Its facilities include a boarding pier (South Pier) inaugurated as part of the modernization process, featuring additional boarding bridges to optimize the flow of domestic and international flights.

Annual traffic (2025): 7.2 million passengers.

Information Points

Passengers have access to a customer service desk located on the Arrivals (Disembarkation) level, providing assistance 24 hours a day. VINCI Airports staff can also frequently be found throughout the terminal, assisting passengers with questions about services and boarding.

 Location

The airport is located 28 km (17.4 miles) northeast of downtown Salvador, Bahia.

Parking services at Salvador de Bahia airport (SSA)

Salvador Airport offers a modern and secure parking solution through its Parking Garage, managed by Indigo. The facility is located directly in front of the passenger terminal, allowing quick and convenient access on foot to the boarding and arrivals areas without the need for shuttle services.

Parking Areas and Rates

The parking facility has more than 2,000 spaces distributed across different levels to accommodate passengers' needs and budgets:

• Conforto: Located on the ground floor and first floor, this area offers the closest access to the terminal's main entrances. It is the recommended option for short stays or passengers who prioritize convenience and speed.
• Econômico: Located on the second floor (rooftop), this area is intended for travelers requiring longer stays, offering lower daily rates compared with the lower levels.

Benefits and Amenities

Grace Period: A 15-minute grace period is available free of charge for quick passenger drop-off or pickup, provided the time limit within the parking facility's circulation area is respected.

Accessibility: The garage has reserved spaces for people with disabilities, pregnant women, and older adults, clearly marked and located near the elevators. Passengers with reduced mobility can inquire about exemptions or additional benefits at Indigo's customer service kiosks.

Payment Methods and Reservations

The access system is integrated with automatic payment technologies using toll tags (such as Sem Parar, Veloe, and Taggy), allowing entry and exit without the need to take a physical ticket. Manual payment is also available at the automated payment machines located in the access corridors to the garage.

Advance Reservations: Through the Indigo Neo platform (available on the web and as an app), users can reserve a parking space in advance. This service guarantees space availability and often offers significant discounts compared with the rate paid on site.

For detailed rates and reservations, you can visit the official Salvador Airport parking website.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Salvador Airport has accessibility infrastructure adapted to the international accessibility standards of VINCI Airports and in accordance with Resolution 280 of Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The terminal ensures the independence and safety of all passengers through facilities designed for people with disabilities, neurodivergent passengers, older adults, and families.

Reduced Mobility

The terminal is equipped with access ramps, appropriately sized elevators, accessible restrooms, and Braille signage. The flooring features tactile paving to facilitate navigation for passengers with visual impairments from the exterior of the terminal to the boarding gates.

Assisted Boarding: For flights that do not use direct boarding bridges, the airport provides Ambulift vehicles. These motorized lifts allow wheelchair users and passengers with severe mobility limitations to board the aircraft comfortably and safely.

Requesting Assistance: Passengers are advised to inform their airline of any need for special assistance or the transportation of manual or electric wheelchairs when making their reservation or at least 48 hours before the flight.

Neurodiversity and Invisible Disabilities

Salvador was one of the pioneers in Brazil in implementing services for neurodivergent passengers through the "Aeroporto Amigo do Autista" ("Autism-Friendly Airport") program.

Sunflower Lanyard: Airport staff are trained to recognize the use of the Sunflower lanyard. This identifier helps identify people with hidden disabilities (such as autism or autism spectrum disorder) so they can receive more patient assistance and additional support during security screening and boarding procedures.

Sensory Room: A multisensory space is available in the boarding area, designed to provide a calming environment with controlled stimuli, soft lighting, and comfortable furniture, helping to reduce pre-flight stress.

Priority Assistance

Under Brazilian law, the following passengers are entitled to priority assistance and dedicated lines at check-in, security screening, and boarding:

• People over 60 years of age.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• People traveling with young children (up to 2 years old).
• People with reduced mobility or obesity-related conditions.

Families and Children

Baby Care Rooms: "Fraldários" (baby changing facilities) are available throughout the terminal, both in the public area and the restricted area, and are equipped with nursing chairs and sinks.

Unaccompanied Minors: Airlines offer supervision services for minors traveling alone. This service is mandatory for certain age groups and must be arranged and paid for in advance. It is essential for the legal guardian to remain at the terminal until the flight has actually departed.