Is a 45 min layover in Salvador long enough?

SSA · Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes · Salvador, Brazil
It Depends

A 45 minutes layover at SSA (Salvador) is tight — it may or may not be enough.

This matches the official domestic-domestic MCT, so it's the bare minimum with zero buffer.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
15m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Domestic → Domestic
45min
tight
Domestic → International
60min
✗
International → Domestic
75min
✗
International → International
90min
✗
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Domestic-to-domestic connections within the same terminal are quick, but always confirm your gate on the departure boards since assignments can change close to boarding.
If connecting to or from the TAP Portugal flight to Lisbon, allow extra time for passport control and the separate international check-in area.
The single security checkpoint can back up during the 6-9am and 5-8pm domestic banks, so arrive at the checkpoint with buffer during these windows.
There are limited dining and lounge options past security, so grab food before or plan on a modest airside café.
Baggage recheck is required for international arrivals connecting onward, as SSA does not offer full interline baggage transfer for all carrier combinations.
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
All operations run through a single terminal building, so domestic-to-domestic connections are simply a walk between gates along one concourse. International departures use a separate wing with its own check-in and passport control area, requiring an additional walk and screening for passport/customs formalities when transferring to or from an international flight.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (SSA)?

This matches the official domestic-domestic MCT, so it's the bare minimum with zero buffer.

What is the minimum connection time at SSA?

Minimum connection times at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at SSA on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All operations run through a single terminal building, so domestic-to-domestic connections are simply a walk between gates along one concourse. International departures use a separate wing with its own check-in and passport control area, requiring an additional walk and screening for passport/customs formalities when transferring to or from an international flight.

How much time do I need for a layover at SSA?

We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at SSA?

If you miss a connection, head to your airline's transfer or ticketing desk in the main terminal, as GOL, Azul, and LATAM all maintain service counters; onward domestic options within Brazil are frequent, but missed international connections (like the Lisbon flight) may mean a next-day rebooking given limited daily frequency.

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