Airport
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is the main gateway to Maceió, the state of Alagoas and Brazil's northeastern coast. Compare transfer options to Maceió city centre and nearby beach destinations such as Pajuçara, Ponta Verde and Maragogi, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is the main airport serving Maceió and the state of Alagoas, connecting the region with domestic and international destinations. The airport opened in 1928 and has been operated by Aena Brasil since February 2020.
Located about 25 km from downtown Maceió, in the municipality of Rio Largo, the airport operates through a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. Its modernized facilities include boarding bridges, shops, restaurants and passenger services.
A new passenger terminal was inaugurated in 2005 and the runway was extended, and a further renovation completed in 2023 expanded the terminal, upgraded the airport category and improved commercial areas. Today the airport serves airlines such as Azul, Gol, LATAM and TAP.
The airport is connected to Maceió and the surrounding region by road, including the BR-104 highway, with options such as taxis, ride-hailing services, buses and private transfers. It functions as a convenient gateway for visitors arriving for leisure and business travel along the Alagoas coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal operates 24 hours a day and serves airlines such as Azul, Gol, LATAM and TAP.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to hotels, city destinations and beach areas across Maceió and the Alagoas coast.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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