Brazil 🇧🇷 · 19km to Salvador
Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) — Taxi vs Uber
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Salvador and the airport at R$46, over an average 19 km and 25 minutes. Uber Comfort averages R$60.
Prices verified 2026-10-02 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX (Uber) Average from Salvador. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls. | R$46 | 25 min | Uber app |
| Uber Comfort (Uber) Average from Salvador for the past month. Not a quote. | R$60 | 25 min | Uber app |
| Accredited airport taxi The airport directs passengers to its accredited taxi cooperatives, such as Táxi Comtas, open 24 hours. It does not publish their fares. | Not published | Not published | Taxi cooperative desks in the arrivals area; boarding outside between the entrance and exit doors |
How the two compare
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Salvador and the airport at R$46, over an average 19 km and 25 minutes. Uber Comfort averages R$60.
The airport's accredited taxi cooperatives have desks in the arrivals hall, but the airport publishes no fares, so there is no official taxi figure to compare.
The airport warns against informal drivers: use an accredited taxi or a ride app, and check the driver's identification and the vehicle. Uber's averages are for rides to the airport and move with demand.
Good to know
Book accredited taxis at the cooperative desks inside arrivals. Drivers offering rides elsewhere in the terminal are not accredited.
Prefer a pre-booked private transfer instead?
Skip the taxi rank, no surge pricing, driver waits at arrivals with your name.
Getting out of Salvador Bahia Airport
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How much is a taxi from Salvador Bahia Airport?
Accredited airport taxi: Not published. The airport directs passengers to its accredited taxi cooperatives, such as Táxi Comtas, open 24 hours. It does not publish their fares.
How much is an Uber at Salvador Bahia Airport?
UberX (Uber): R$46, about 25 min. Average from Salvador. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Salvador Bahia Airport?
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Salvador and the airport at R$46, over an average 19 km and 25 minutes. Uber Comfort averages R$60.
Where do I get a taxi at Salvador Bahia Airport?
Taxi cooperative desks in the arrivals area; boarding outside between the entrance and exit doors.