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Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador, Brazil
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador's international gateway serving northeast Brazil.
- ›Named after Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, a Bahian politician and former Speaker of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies.
- ›Served as one of the host airports for the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil.
- ›Located approximately 28 kilometers from Salvador's historic city center.
- ›Handles both domestic and international flights, including routes to Europe and South America.
- ›One of the busiest airports in northeastern Brazil by passenger volume.
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, named after a prominent Bahian politician, serves as the primary gateway to Salvador, the capital of Bahia and one of Brazil's oldest and most culturally rich cities. Opened in 1970 and significantly modernized for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the airport handles both domestic and international traffic with a modern, spacious terminal. Its strategic position on Brazil's northeastern coast makes it a vital hub connecting the region to major Brazilian cities and international destinations.
- Single Integrated Terminal — A unified terminal building handling all domestic and international flights, modernized extensively ahead of the 2014 World Cup with expanded check-in, gate, and retail areas.
- Taxi services available at official stands outside arrivals — metered or fixed-rate to city center
- App-based ride-hailing (Uber, 99) accessible from the departures level pickup zone
- Executive airport bus service (Ônibus Executivo) linking the airport to the city center and Campo Grande bus terminal
- Car rental desks from major agencies including Localiza, Hertz, Avis, and Unidas located in the arrivals hall
- Private airport transfer services bookable in advance for direct hotel drop-offs
- Ibis Salvador Aeroporto
- Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho
- Radisson Hotel Salvador
- Costa del Sol Salvador Aeroporto
- Deville Prime Salvador
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a mix of Brazilian fast-food chains, snack bars, and coffee shops offering local staples such as coxinha, pão de queijo, and fresh juices. Airside options expand after security with sit-down restaurants and familiar brands catering to both domestic and international travelers. The nearby Pituba and Boca do Rio neighborhoods offer excellent Bahian cuisine — including acarajé and moqueca — just a short ride from the airport.
- Use official yellow taxis or pre-booked ride-hailing apps to avoid unlicensed drivers outside arrivals.
- Salvador's historic Pelourinho district is roughly 30–40 minutes from the airport depending on traffic — plan for peak-hour congestion.
- Currency exchange counters inside the terminal offer convenience but less favorable rates than city banks or ATMs.
- Check whether your flight departs from the domestic or international gate area, as check-in row assignments can differ significantly during busy periods.
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