Which airport should I fly into for Simões Filho?

For long-haul and international flights, Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) is the main gateway near Simões Filho. The closest airport, Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Simões Filho?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Simões Filho?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Simões Filho

The closest airports to Simões Filho, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Simões Filho, Brazil is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SSA	Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International AirportSalvador, Brazil	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	International
QGS	Alagoinhas AirportAlagoinhas, Brazil	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	Regional
FEC	Joao Durval Carneiro AirportFeira De Santana, Brazil	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional
VAL	Valenca AirportValenca, Brazil	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional
PBA	Fazenda Pontal AirportCairu, Brazil	65 mi / 104 km	1 hr 56 min	Regional
ITE	Itubera AirportItubera, Brazil	82 mi / 132 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
IPU	Ipiau AirportIpiau, Brazil	129 mi / 208 km	3 hr	Regional
JEQ	Jequie AirportJequie, Brazil	135 mi / 218 km	3 hr 9 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) is the most convenient at about 10 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Simões Filho. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SSA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SSA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Simões Filho is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.