# SSA — Salvador (Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International)

> SSA (Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International) is the main international airport serving Salvador, Brazil. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/ssa-salvador

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Order Uber or 99 from the app
- **Typical fare:** R$50–R$90 to Barra/Pelourinho
- **Journey time:** 30–45 min
- **Pickup point:** Designated rideshare zone, ground floor
- **Key warning:** Ignore men inside Arrivals offering 'taxi' — they take you to unmetered cars
- **Fare reality (SSA → Barra):** expected R$50–R$90 · concerning R$150+ · likely scam R$200+ unmetered
- **Overall risk:** medium — Aggressive taxi touts inside the terminal; petty theft risk at curb. Uber/99 reliable. Avoid unmarked cars at night.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SSA, ranked

1. **Uber / 99** _(recommended)_ — cost R$50–R$90, journey 30–45 min, wait 2–5 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Tracked; Door-to-door
   - Cons: Surge at night
2. **COMTAS official taxi (fixed-fare)** — cost R$90–R$140, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier than app
3. **Metro Line 2 + bus** — cost R$5, journey 75–90 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Not great with luggage
4. **Street taxi (unmetered)** — cost R$150–R$300, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Frequent overcharging

## First 30 minutes after landing at SSA

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Walk past taxi touts to ground-floor curb
4. Order Uber/99, confirm plate
5. Or use the COMTAS official taxi cooperative desk for fixed fare
6. Total to Barra: 30–45 min

## Common scams at SSA

- **Inside-terminal taxi touts** (medium risk): Men approach in Arrivals offering 'taxi'; they walk you outside to unmetered cars charging 3–4×. _How to avoid:_ Only use the COMTAS desk or app rideshare from the official curb.
- **Bag distraction theft** (medium risk): Pickpocketing at the curb while you load luggage. _How to avoid:_ Keep daypack on your front, watch passports.

## Payment warnings at SSA

- Most rideshares accept card; carry small R$ for metro

## Arrival checklist for SSA

- Uber/99 installed
- Hotel address in Portuguese
- Daypack worn in front at curb

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Last updated: June 2026

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