Travelling from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Salvador (the location of Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport).
The most popular route is from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). You can choose from six services every week between these two airports. Aerolineas Argentinas offers a 00:30 departure between SSA and AEP.
To avoid missing your SSA to Buenos Aires flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires tickets are available for booking. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is where you'll be landing.
You'll have your choice of airlines operating direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it simple to book flight tickets from SSA to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
SSA is about 21 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near SSA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SSA land on schedule 80.87% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires flight is R 1,752. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,637. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SSA to Buenos Aires if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near AEP:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SSA to Buenos Aires can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Following your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SSA to Buenos Aires flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from EZE one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and major attractions can get busy. Visit Buenos Aires in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSA to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Buenos Aires, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Argentina you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience major highlights starting with Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.