Flying from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Maceio is three hours behind London. Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is located in Maceio, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to MCZ.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to MCZ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Reserve a hotel close to MCZ if you have a late flight from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight.
Getting from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to the centre of Maceio is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Right now, R 8,445 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,081. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to MCZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Maceio. July is when most people book flights from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your London to MCZ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Maceio, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
August has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Maceio
Start your Maceio trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Maceio when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Ponta Verde followed by Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Maceio. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include 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.
