Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight.
Rio De Janeiro and Maceio (where Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
The busiest route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), with 14 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from GIG to MCZ is the 7:45am Gol service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:45pm with Gol.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MCZ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
You can book a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) out of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
You can get away on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport with Gol. This popular carrier offers services from GIG.
Gol is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from GIG to MCZ.
With a dependable 87.12% of services arriving on schedule, Gol is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to MCZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MCZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Maceio and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight.
Getting from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
The centre of Maceio is around 10 kilometres from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Rs22,715 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. Return flights start from Rs47,406. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MCZ, book your ticket three months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ). July is the peak month for travel to Maceio. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to MCZ flight ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Maceio to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC.
More about Maceio
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Maceio right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Maceio when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Ponta Verde followed by Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Maceio, a visit to Recife will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea.
Jaboatão dos Guararapes is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Maceio. No trip is complete without a visit to Piedade Beach, Muribeca dos Guararapes and Pedra do Xareu Beach.
