Rio De Janeiro to Maceió (GIG–MCZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AR7426
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
12:20 AM
-03 T2
3:05 AM
-03
2h 45m
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G31980
G3 GOL
738
12:20 AM
-03 T2
3:05 AM
-03
2h 45m
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AF2065
AF Air France
738
7:45 AM
-03 T2
10:20 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AR7467
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
8:25 AM
-03 T2
11:00 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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G32076
G3 GOL
738
8:25 AM
-03 T2
11:00 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AV2616
AV avianca
738
8:25 AM
-03 T2
11:00 AM
-03
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK3715
EK Emirates
7M8
8:30 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G32046
G3 GOL
738
8:30 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AR7570
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
8:30 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV2612
AV avianca
7M8
8:30 AM
-03 T2
11:10 AM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G31972
G3 GOL
738
1:00 PM
-03 T2
3:40 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G32078
G3 GOL
7M8
1:55 PM
-03 T2
4:35 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF1955
AF Air France
738
9:35 PM
-03 T2
12:20 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AV2614
AV avianca
738
9:35 PM
-03 T2
12:20 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G32080
G3 GOL
738
11:35 PM
-03 T2
2:20 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AR7512
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
11:35 PM
-03 T2
2:20 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G31965
G3 GOL
7M8
11:55 PM
-03 T2
2:40 AM+1
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK3716
EK Emirates
738
2:25 AM
-03 T1
5:15 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G31989
G3 GOL
7M8
2:30 AM
-03
5:20 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AR7513
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
3:45 AM
-03
6:35 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G32081
G3 GOL
738
3:45 AM
-03
6:35 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AR7539
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
3:45 AM
-03
6:35 AM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF1927
AF Air France
738
11:00 AM
-03
1:40 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G32083
G3 GOL
738
11:15 AM
-03 T1
1:55 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AR7687
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
11:40 AM
-03
2:30 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV2683
AV avianca
738
11:40 AM
-03
2:30 PM
-03
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G32079
G3 GOL
7M8
5:30 PM
-03
8:10 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G39354
G3 GOL
738
7:30 PM
-03
10:15 PM
-03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AV2642
AV avianca
738
7:35 PM
-03
10:15 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV4641
AV avianca
7M8
8:25 PM
-03 T1
11:05 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G32091
G3 GOL
738
8:25 PM
-03
11:05 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AR7587
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
8:25 PM
-03 T1
11:05 PM
-03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Rio De Janeiro to Maceió
5 carriers, 92 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 92 Flights/wk 1,043 mi 2h 35m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

GIG–MCZ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Aerolineas Argentinas and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–MCZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 GOL 37 738, 7M8 2h35-2h45
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 22 738, 7M8 2h35-2h45 SkyTeam
AV avianca 16 738, 7M8 2h35-2h45 Star Alliance
AF Air France 10 738 2h35-2h45 SkyTeam
EK Emirates 7 7M8 2h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, AR, AV, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, AV, EK, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + G3 (44 flights/wk, 48%)
SkyTeam: AF + AR (32 flights/wk, 35%)
Star Alliance: AV (16 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to MCZ direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
92
Outbound / wk
81
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to MCZ.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Maceió is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · MCZ: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Maceió.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,678 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 45m.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–MCZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Maceió route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,678 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights92 out / 81 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MCZ
IATA / ICAOMCZ / SBMO
TimezoneAmerica/Maceio
Elevation387 ft / 118 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to MCZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 45m. The route covers 1,043 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 92 nonstop flights per week from GIG to MCZ. The return direction has about 81 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAT, SSA, GRU, CNF, BSB, REC, EZE, CGH and VCP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCZ to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to MCZ

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Emirates and GOL. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to MCZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to MCZ ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,678 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via NAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.