Salvador International.
Private aviation guide to Salvador International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- SBSV
- IATA
- SSA
- Serves
- Salvador
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from SSA.
Salvador International (SBSV) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Salvador.
Salvador is the international airport for the capital of Bahia, open around the clock and an airport of entry, with private flights handled by Líder Aviação.
General aviation flights must be requested at least 4 hours ahead, and the main runway has short scheduled maintenance closures until the end of 2026.
Flights are operated by ANAC-authorised air taxi operators.
Salvador International at a glance.
| SBSV | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 10/28, 9,852 ft (3,003 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 18 km (11 miles) northeast of central Salvador |
| Private terminals | Líder Aviação |
| Rules for private jets | General aviation flights must be requested at least 4 hours ahead; jets may not land on runway 35; runway 10/28 has short scheduled maintenance closures until 31 December 2026 (AIP supplement) |
Sources: DECEA AISWEB aerodrome record (ROTAER), SBSV; AC-U-KWIK airport record, SBSV; Bases, Líder Aviação (airport customer service by airport). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From SSA by private jet.
- Distance
- 216 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 49m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 253 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 54m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 350 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 08m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 528 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 33m
- One way
- from R$36.7k
- Distance
- 548 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 36m
- One way
- from R$37.8k
- Distance
- 586 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 42m
- One way
- from R$39.9k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Salvador International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Salvador International?+
The longest runway is 10/28, 9,852 ft (3,003 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Salvador International?+
General aviation flights must be requested at least 4 hours ahead; jets may not land on runway 35; runway 10/28 has short scheduled maintenance closures until 31 December 2026 (AIP supplement).
Does Salvador International have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at SSA?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from SSA today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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