Travelling from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Manaus Airport (MAO): what you need to know
Manaus's timezone is UTC-4, making Manaus one hour behind Salvador.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SSA to MAO flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Handy information about Salvador Airport (SSA)
Salvador Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SSA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Salvador to Salvador Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salvador Airport to Manaus Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SSA:
Arriving at Manaus Airport (MAO)
Reserve a hotel close to MAO if you're catching a late Salvador Airport to Manaus Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Manaus Airport rental car and explore Manaus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Movida and vipservice are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Manaus Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Manaus Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
From Manaus Airport, Manaus is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Manaus Airport (MAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salvador Airport to Manaus Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Manaus in March.
Book your flight from Salvador Airport to Manaus Airport for September if you'd like to explore Manaus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
June has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSA to MAO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Manaus has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres east of Manaus, a trip to Itacoatiara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Brazil, head for Parintins, roughly 386 kilometres east of Manaus. Associação Folclórica Boi-Bumbá Garantido - Cidade Garantido, Santuário Boi Garantido and N S do Carmo Cathedral are key reasons to visit.