Flights, overland routes, getting around locally, and visa requirements for 2026.
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) is Brazil's major Northeast hub, with direct flights from Rio de Janeiro (2h), São Paulo (2.5h), and connections from most major Brazilian cities. The airport is around 30km from the Pelourinho — 40 minutes by taxi or Uber.
Uber operates widely and reliably in Salvador and is the most convenient option for most visitors. The Pelourinho, Barra, and Rio Vermelho are each individually walkable, but distances between them are best covered by car. City buses are cheap but can be confusing for first-time visitors.