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PNZ Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

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Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) serves Petrolina. 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.

IATAPNZ
ICAOSBPL
Non-stop4
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation385 m

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The airport in numbers

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport — facts & history

We pulled Senador Nilo Coelho Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 421,426 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 501,897 in 2017.

Opened
1981
45 years ago
Passengers / year
421,426
as of 2022
Peak traffic
501,897
in 2017
Elevation
385 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport to Petrolina

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 Senador Nilo Coelho 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 Petrolina ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Oceanair · Azul · Sky Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Senador Nilo Coelho 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport to the centre of Petrolina?
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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport to Petrolina?
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 Senador Nilo Coelho 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Recife, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Salvador. 3 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 Senador Nilo Coelho 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Senador Nilo Coelho 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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