Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): what you need to know
The timezone in Salvador is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGW to SSA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a top stopover on the LGW to SSA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight is R 6,283. A return plane ticket right now is R 9,444. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to SSA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Book a hotel near SSA if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to central Salvador has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Salvador in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick 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 LGW to SSA sometime around then if you want to travel in 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 your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador, Aracaju is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Atalaia Beach, Orla de Atalaia and Olimpio Campos Palace.