Travelling from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Maceio share the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are ten Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, opt for the 06:00 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:10 with Gol.
Your CGH to MCZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. When you're ready to start your Maceio holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Brazil:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul.
Azul is the most punctual carrier that offers CGH to MCZ flights. A reliable 81.4% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
93 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight. Return flights start from 145 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGH to MCZ.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
73.8% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CGH? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
If you're getting in on a late Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MCZ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and chase adventure across Maceio and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
From Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, Maceio is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Maceio in April.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Maceio during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGH to MCZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Maceio, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey around 483 kilometres south-west to Salvador to tick off its top attractions. From Pelourinho to Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Brazil, consider Recife, about 193 kilometres north-east of Maceio. Cordeiro Rural Exposition Park, Museu a Céu Aberto and Arruado Engenho Velho da Várzea are highlights.