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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

São Luís, BR

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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

São Luís, Brazil · South America

Maranhão’s São Luís gateway (Motiva) with Azul, GOL and LATAM domestic banks into Campinas, Confins, Recife, Belém, Brasília, Galeão, Congonhas and Guarulhos — plus Priority Pass The Lounge São Luís airside after baggage checks on the 2nd Floor (09:00–17:00, max 4h, one child under 12 free per adult; children otherwise not admitted).

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6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail6.0
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

São Luís, Brazil · South America

Maranhão’s São Luís gateway (Motiva) with Azul, GOL and LATAM domestic banks into Campinas, Confins, Recife, Belém, Brasília, Galeão, Congonhas and Guarulhos — plus Priority Pass The Lounge São Luís airside after baggage checks on the 2nd Floor (09:00–17:00, max 4h, one child under 12 free per adult; children otherwise not admitted).

Airportist Score

6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail6.0
Ground access6.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~25–45 min typical framing
Taxi / ride-hail
Lounge
1
Terminals
Single main passenger terminal (Motiva / ASUR concession framing)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

PP hours

The Lounge 09:00–17:00 only

Priority Pass lists daily 09:00–17:00 for The Lounge São Luís.

Max stay 4h — evening banks miss the door.

Find it

2nd Floor right after baggage checks

Airside after baggage checks — lift or escalator to 2nd Floor, lounge on the right.

Domestic flights only on the PP strip.

Drinks

Complimentary standard alcohol

PP lists complimentary standard alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and a Zen room.

Children policy is strict — read the strip before bringing kids.

Ground

~12–15 km into São Luís

Taxi / ride-hail / rental from Arrivals toward the island historic center.

Confirm live BRL — omit invented tables.

Live conditions

Right now at SLZ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on daytime SLZ domestic banks (09:00–17:00)
Azul / GOL / LATAM Northeast–Southeast connectors
Travelers who can clear security before the lounge’s 17:00 close

Watch out for

PP The Lounge closes 17:00 — evening banks miss it
Children policy: one under-12 free per adult; children otherwise not admitted
Confirm live BRL taxi fares — omit invented tables
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single main passenger terminal (Motiva / ASUR concession framing)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SLZ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA SLZ / ICAO SBSL — Marechal Cunha Machado, São Luís
GPS -2.5854, -44.2341 · Motiva · Tirirical · ~12–15 km from historic center
The Lounge São Luís (PP) — after baggage checks, 2nd Floor right; Domestic; 09:00–17:00; max 4h; 1 child under 12 free per adult
Azul / GOL / LATAM domestic banks — confirm live (TAP Lisbon listed to begin late 2026)
Taxi / ride-hail / rental from Arrivals — confirm live BRL
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/sao-luis-ma/
https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/brazil/marechal-cunha-machado-international/slz-the-lounge-sao-luis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marechal_Cunha_Machado_International_Airport

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Explore the SLZ guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / ride-hail
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
The Lounge São Luís
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Traveler Tips
Only count The Lounge before 17:00.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
The Lounge São Luís (PP)Azul / GOL / LATAM domestic banksTaxi / ride-hail to historic center
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

🌙27°C / 81°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.