Maceió to Aracaju flights
Aracaju lies 201 km (125 mi) south-west of Maceió, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Maceió | Aracaju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1 million | 664,908 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) |
| Nearest large airport | MCZ, 18 km out | AJU, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 57000-000 | 49000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Maceió
Maceió is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,537 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Aracaju
Aracaju is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (regional) | AJU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,218 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Aracaju
Our booking partner lists 330 places to stay in Aracaju. Of the 176 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (109), and 1 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 102,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aracaju from Maceió?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maceió.
How long does it take to get from Maceió to Aracaju by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maceió and Aracaju?
No, both are on America/Maceio at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maceió to Aracaju flights?
Typically Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU).
Where can I stay in Aracaju?
Our booking partner lists 330 places to stay in Aracaju, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.