Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Salvador's timezone is UTC-3, making Salvador 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to SSA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
$1,590 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,999. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to SSA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SSA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Salvador and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Salvador. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SSA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Salvador, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 483 kilometres north-east to Maceio to tick off its leading sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador, Aracaju is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Atalaia Beach, Orla de Atalaia and Olimpio Campos Palace.