There are 4 ways to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane MCZ - REC
- Take the train from Shopping to Recifetrain
2h 4mR$838–3,614Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maceió to Recife - TIPbus Maceió
7h 19mR$105–165Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Recife237.5 km
3hR$320–410Drive 237.5 km
- Drive from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recifecar 237.5 km
3hR$130–188
Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife is to bus which costs R$ 100 - R$ 170 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife is to fly and train which takes 2h 4m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife. However, there are services departing from Maceio Airport and arriving at Recife - TIP via Rua Doutor Pedro Monteiro, 108 and Maceió. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Maceio Airport (MCZ) and Recife is 192 km. The road distance is 237.5 km.
The best way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs R$ 100 - R$ 170.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife, including transfers.
Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife bus services, operated by Real Alagoas, depart from Maceió station.
Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife bus services, operated by Real Alagoas, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Recife.
There are 1904+ hotels available in Recife.
What companies run services between Maceio Airport (MCZ), Brazil and Recife, Brazil?
Real Alagoas operates a bus from Maceió to Recife - TIP every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$135–145 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Progresso also services this route once daily.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$550–3,700
- Phone
- +55 (81) 2102-8500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gov.br
Train from Shopping to Recife
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- gov.br
- Phone
- 0800 009 7325
- [email protected]
- Website
- realalagoas.com.br
Bus from Maceió to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$135–145
- Schedules at
- realalagoas.com.br
- Book at
- realalagoas.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- maisprogresso.com.br
Bus from Maceió to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$95–110
- Schedules at
- maisprogresso.com.br
- Book at
- maisprogresso.com.br
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Recife
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- R$320–410
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maceio Airport (MCZ) and Recife. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.