Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Salvador is four hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to SSA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BCN and SSA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Right now, R 6,220 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,987. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to SSA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from BCN to SSA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights taking off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SSA:
Grab a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport rental car and discover Salvador and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
From Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, Salvador is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Salvador based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport for March if you'd like to explore 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 BCN to SSA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a trip to Maceio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Aracaju is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador. No trip is complete without seeing Atalaia Beach, Orla de Atalaia and Olimpio Campos Palace.