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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Recife to Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 03:05 and lands at 04:33
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 01:18.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Recife to Salvador.

A direct flight from Recife to Salvador takes 1h 28m, covering 403 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Recife to Salvador range from £79 to £127, with an average of £98 over the past 12 months. Anything below £79 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 71% above the £98 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £81 return via Brasilia (BSB), compared with £98 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Recife to Salvador flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £79 to £586. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Recife to Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport (SSA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Recife to Salvador usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and arrive at Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Recife to Salvador route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Most connecting flights from Recife to Salvador pass through Brasilia (BSB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Recife to Salvador. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £91 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £106, a difference of £14.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Recife and Salvador. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Azul
• GOL

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.