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IATA: SLZ · Sao Luis, Brazil

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport Guide

CapitalBrasilia
Population213,421,037
CurrencyBRL R$ Brazilian real
LanguagePortuguese
Time ZoneUTC-03:00
AirportSLZ
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~1,891,840

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (IATA: SLZ) is a key aviation hub serving Sao Luis and the wider Brazil region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Sao Luis from SLZ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at SLZ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
SLZ / SBSL
Serves
Sao Luis
Country
Brazil
Local time now
05:47 (-03)
Time zone
America/Fortaleza
Currency
BRL (R$)
Capital
Brasilia
Coordinates
-2.5854, -44.2341

Cheapest fares found from SLZ right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Curitiba (CWB)LATAM Airlines1 stop28 Sep€155
Sao Paulo (SAO)Azul Brazilian2 stops8 Oct€167
Campo Grande (CGR)Azul Brazilian2 stops11 Oct€224
Brasilia (BSB)LATAM AirlinesDirect17 Sep€259
Rio de Janeiro (RIO)Azul Brazilian2 stops8 Sep€302
Buenos Aires (BUE)Gol Airlines1 stop4 Oct€454
Capitan Montes Airport (TYL)LATAM Airlines2 stops2 Oct€728
Lisbon (LIS)Azul Brazilian3 stops6 Oct€925
Copenhagen (CPH)Azul Brazilian2 stops27 Oct€1,025
Stockholm (STO)Gol Airlines2 stops14 Oct€1,115
Malaga (AGP)Gol Airlines2 stops26 Sep€1,155
London (LON)LATAM Airlines2 stops26 Sep€1,163
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from SLZ

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport has published nonstop service to 8 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from SLZ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
BelémBELBrazil490 km
FortalezaFORBrazil646 km
ImperatrizIMPBrazil484 km
São PauloGRUBrazil2,330 km
TeresinaTHEBrazil316 km
BrasíliaBSBBrazil1,531 km
Rio De JaneiroGIGBrazil2,251 km
Belo HorizonteCNFBrazil1,896 km

Airlines serving SLZ

5 carriers publish nonstop service at SLZ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Gol AirlinesG3Budget14
LATAM BrasilJJFull Service12
TAP Air PortugalTPFull Service6
Azul BrazilianADFull Service4
KLMKLFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than SLZ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.