Getting from Maceió Airport to the city and the coast

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is about 24.4 km from Maceió city centre, roughly 29 minutes by road according to our route data (approximate). The airport operator's page lists two ground options: taxi services at the ground floor of the passenger terminal, listed from 10:00 to 02:30, and a bus service to the city bus station that departs from in front of the airport, listed from 05:00 to 22:00. Ride-hailing apps and a pre-booked transfer are other options; the fixed price of a transfer appears in the live quote on this page.

After landing you collect your bags and leave through the arrivals hall. The operator's page places the taxi services on the ground floor of the passenger terminal, and the bus departure point in front of the airport. Check the listed hours above, because they do not cover the whole day. If you have a pre-booked transfer, follow the meeting instructions in your booking confirmation.

Taxi: The operator's page lists taxi services at the ground floor of the passenger terminal from 10:00 to 02:30. It does not publish fares, so ask how the price is set (meter or fixed amount) before you leave.

Bus to the city bus station: The operator's page lists a service departing from in front of the airport, from 05:00 to 22:00, going to the city bus station. It does not publish a timetable by minute or a fare. Confirm the route, frequency and fare with the operator, particularly if you carry a lot of luggage.

Ride-hailing apps: These apps may be available, but the operator's page does not describe a pickup point. Check the pickup instructions and the fare in the app before you confirm, and make sure you have mobile data.

Pre-booked transfer: If included in your booking, a driver meets you as described in your confirmation, and the price is fixed at booking.

We do not publish a price on this page, and the operator's page does not list taxi or bus fares. Ask the taxi driver how the fare is calculated before you get in, and ask the bus operator for the current fare. Ride-hailing fares are shown in the app before you confirm and can change with demand. For a fixed price, see the live quote on this page.

The operator's page lists taxi services from 10:00 to 02:30 and the bus from 05:00 to 22:00. That means the page lists no taxi desk between 02:30 and 10:00 and no bus after 22:00. If your flight lands in those hours, do not assume a taxi will be waiting. Arrange your transport in advance. A pre-booked transfer, if included in your booking, gives you a defined meeting point and a price fixed at booking.

Check that your luggage and passengers fit the vehicle before you get in. A standard taxi may not take several large suitcases plus a stroller. If you travel with a child who needs a seat, bring your own or request one when you book a transfer; a seat is only provided if your confirmation says so. We could not confirm an official rule on child seats in taxis, so check the current Brazilian requirements before you travel.

For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and the driver's contact details are in your booking confirmation. Follow those instructions, and use the contact number provided if you cannot find the driver. A name sign or meet-and-greet applies only if your booking confirmation says it is included.

Choose the bus if: you land between the listed hours, travel light and your destination is near the city bus station. Confirm the route and fare first.

Choose a taxi if: you land within the listed taxi hours and want to leave straight from the terminal, after agreeing how the price is set.

Choose a ride-hailing app if: you have mobile data and are comfortable checking the pickup point and fare in the app.

Choose a pre-booked transfer if: you land outside the listed hours, travel with family or luggage, or want the price and meeting point settled before you fly.