Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ): what you need to know
Maceio is three hours behind Lisbon and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your LIS to MCZ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Currently, £357 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £513. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to MCZ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
Reserve a hotel near MCZ if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Maceio's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to central Maceio
Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to central Maceio has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 15 miles away.
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 Lisbon Portela Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Maceio in April.
The warmest month in Maceio is March, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Maceio-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIS to MCZ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Maceio, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 300 miles south-west to Salvador to tick off its leading sights. From Pelourinho to Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Brazil, head for Recife, roughly 120 miles north-east of Maceio. Cordeiro Rural Exposition Park, Museu a Céu Aberto and Arruado Engenho Velho da Várzea are key highlights.