Flying from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to Salvador Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Florianopolis and Salvador follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLN to SSA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Florianopolis Airport to Salvador Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a sought-after stop between FLN and SSA.
Handy information about Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
79% of flights taking off from Florianopolis Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Florianopolis Airport from central Florianopolis, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Salvador Airport (SSA)
Consider staying in a hotel near SSA if you're on a late Florianopolis Airport to Salvador Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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Getting from Salvador Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Salvador Airport to the centre of Salvador has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Salvador Airport (SSA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Florianopolis Airport to Salvador Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Salvador. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Florianopolis Airport to Salvador Airport for March if you'd like to visit Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FLN to SSA in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a trip to Maceio will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador, Aracaju is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach.
