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MCZ Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

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Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) serves Maceio. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMCZ
ICAOSBMO
Non-stop7
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation118 m

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The airport in numbers

Zumbi dos Palmares Airport — facts & history

We pulled Zumbi dos Palmares Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.3M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
2.3M
as of 2022
Elevation
118 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport to Maceio

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Maceio ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sky Express · Azul · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Oceanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Zumbi dos Palmares Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Maceio shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport to the centre of Maceio?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I use a ride app from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport to Maceio?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Zumbi dos Palmares Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Salvador. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Zumbi dos Palmares Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Zumbi dos Palmares Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Zumbi dos Palmares Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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