Travelling from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Maceio are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from VCP to MCZ start at 06:05 — the first with Azul. The latest departure is at 23:25 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flights.
Your VCP to MCZ flight won't wait if you're 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.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Azul is your ticket to exploring Maceio (and perhaps some other great parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport offered by this carrier.
Azul is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Azul ranks as the leading on-time carrier for VCP to MCZ flights, with 86.34% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Right now, R 1,317 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,406. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from VCP to MCZ, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Viracopos Airport (VCP)
75.02% of flights that leave from Viracopos Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Viracopos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 97 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to VCP:
Arriving at Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
If you're arriving on a late Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MCZ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Maceio's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Maceio. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Maceio in April.
The warmest month in Maceio is March, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Viracopos Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from VCP to MCZ in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. About 483 kilometres south-west of Maceio, a trip to Salvador will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pelourinho, Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia.
If you're looking to explore another side of 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.
