Salvador Bahia Airport Expands International Connections with New Direct Flight to Buenos Aires

· Initial operation will include two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays;
· The new connection is expected to further boost visitor flow between the two countries.

May 2025 – Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has just added another important international connection. Starting December 17, Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi will begin operating direct flights between Salvador and Buenos Aires, further strengthening the tourism and commercial ties between Bahia and Argentina.

The new route arrives at a strategic time for Brazilian tourism. According to recent data from Embratur’s international arrivals dashboard, Argentinians account for over 50% of foreign tourists visiting Brazil in 2025. With competitive fares and Flybondi’s signature “ultra low-cost” model, the new service is expected to significantly increase the flow of visitors between the two countries, particularly benefiting Brazil’s Northeast region — a favorite among Argentine travelers.

Flybondi’s mission is to make air travel more accessible. For Salvador Bahia Airport, the arrival of the airline marks another step in its ongoing strategy to expand its international air network.

“We’re very excited about Flybondi’s new operation at Salvador Bahia Airport,” said Julio Ribas, CEO of VINCI Airports in Brazil. “This new route not only offers an affordable option for Bahian travelers to visit Argentina but also reinforces our position as a strategic international hub in the Northeast — a place that connects people, cultures, and business opportunities.”

“We’re thrilled to be arriving in Salvador,” said Federico Pastori, Chief Commercial Officer at Flybondi. “We’re offering Brazilians a direct and economical option to travel to Buenos Aires. We know there is a great interest in discovering Argentina’s culture, gastronomy, and charm — and with our simple travel model and great fares, there’s no excuse.”

Tickets for Flybondi’s Salvador–Buenos Aires flights are already available for purchase at https://flybondi.com/gl. The initial operation will include two weekly flights, with potential for increased frequency based on demand.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is the first concession of the VINCI Airports network in Brazil, which began operating the airport on January 2, 2018. Since then, Salvador Airport has adopted global operational standards to provide greater efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience. With an investment of R$700 million in modernization and terminal expansion works, the airport increased its capacity by 50%, now able to serve up to 15 million passengers annually. It has also been recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations in Salvador for its efforts to combat institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport is also known as “Brazil’s Most Sustainable Airport,” leading environmental preservation initiatives.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator, manages more than 70 airports across 14 countries. Leveraging its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, bringing its investment capacity and know-how to optimize operational performance, modernize infrastructure, manage operations, and lead the environmental transition. In 2016, VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to launch an international environmental strategy aimed at achieving net-zero emissions across its network by 2050.

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