Travelling from Recife Airport (REC) to Maceio Airport (MCZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Recife and Maceio are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from REC to MCZ start from 08:00 — the earliest with Azul. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Azul. In total, there are 12 weekly Recife Airport to Maceio Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your REC to MCZ flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azul Airlines is your gateway to exploring Maceio (and perhaps some other great corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering REC to MCZ flights. A dependable 90.72% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Maceio Airport (MCZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Recife Airport to Maceio Airport flight is RM276. A return fare right now is RM637. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from REC to MCZ by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
82% of flights leaving Recife Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from REC.
Recife Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Recife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to REC? If you've booked an early flight from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Maceio Airport (MCZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Recife Airport to Maceio Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCZ instead:
Pick up a Maceio Airport rental car and discover Maceio and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Maceio Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
From Maceio Airport, Maceio is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Maceio Airport (MCZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Maceio in March.
Before locking in your flight from Recife Airport to Maceio Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Maceio, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to MCZ in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-west of Maceio, a trip to Salvador will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, head for Recife, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Maceio. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health are key highlights.