Aires de Saldanha (Santarém, Portugal, 10 May 1542 - Terceira, 19 August 1605) was a Portuguese soldier.

He went to Portuguese India in 1558, with the viceroy Constantino of Braganza, this time serving for twelve years in the region.

Returning to Portugal, he was appointed governor of Tangier, a position he held for 9 years.

[3] During his viceroyalty, in addition to financial difficulties, had to struggle against the Dutch on several fronts, defending Cochim and Goa, and repel them in the Moluccas.

He died during his return to Portugal, near the island of Terceira, being first buried in Angra do Heroísmo, after his body was moved to Santarém.