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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Maceio Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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MCZ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport.
What to Expect
The modern terminal at Maceio Airport (code: MCZ) primarily handles domestic flights. Amenities are surprising for a terminal of this size. You’ll find a few shops and eateries, including the LaSelva Bookstore, and three open 24 hours a day. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Maceio Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but an older review says that locals suggested waiting until morning to head into the city center for safety reasons. If you do not have pre-arranged airport pick-up, this airport can be a safe place to stay until morning. Head upstairs for some peace and quiet. For uninterrupted sleep, the closest hotels are 50 minutes away. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels on airport grounds. A few pousadas and small hotels are located between the airport and the city centre (about 40+ minutes away). Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Maceio, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Advantage VIP Lounge – Location: Landside, Departures Hall, near airline check-in counters. Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (from BRL 150 per adult) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Eligible premium passengers of contracted airlines.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions operate with varying schedules. Reported 24-hour options include: Bob’s • Casa do Pão de Queijo • Subway.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Malex luggage lockers are available. Hours: Open 24 hours. Fee: Unknown.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Maceió Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Banco24Horas, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itaú, and Santander. International withdrawal fees may apply. Location: Landside, Departures Terminal.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby care rooms with diaper-changing facilities are available. Location: Ground Passenger Terminal.
Chapel – Catholic chapel. Location: Landside, Departures Terminal. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Currency Exchange – Confidence Câmbio currency exchange. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free information unavailable. Several shops are available, including the LaSelva bookstore in the main lobby (reported 24 hours).
Information Desk – Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Medical Services – Medical centre available. Location: Ground Floor. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Post Office – Location: 1st Floor. Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Travel Agencies – Travel agency offices include Aerotourism and CVC Travel Agency.
Bus
If you are travelling light and sticking to a very tight budget, city buses are the cheapest mode of transportation between the MCZ airport and downtown.
Car Rental
The following car rental agencies offer service onsite: Avis • Hertz • Locates • Moved • United.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2026-03-13
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.