Travelling from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport (SSA): What you need to know
The timezone in Salvador is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Mexico City. Salvador International Airport is located in Salvador.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SSA.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Mexico City to SSA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is one option when leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to SSA flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SSA and turn in quicker:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Salvador International Airport flight.
Getting from Salvador International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Salvador International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Salvador. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Currently, R 4,659 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,585. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to SSA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Salvador International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport (SSA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Salvador. January is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport (SSA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Mexico City to SSA plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Salvador to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Salvador
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salvador:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Salvador when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Pelourinho followed by Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Salvador, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 257 kilometres northeast to Aracaju to check off its top sights. From Atalaia Beach to Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Itabuna is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 225 kilometres southwest of Salvador. No journey is complete without dropping by Cabruca Bike Park, Parque Zoobotanico da Matinha and Centro de Cultura Adonias Filho Theatre.