---
iata: SLZ
name: Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
city: São Luís
country: Brazil
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: 'https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/sao-luis-ma/'
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'
quickFacts:
  - '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
bentoTips:
  - label: PP hours
    title: 'The Lounge 09:00–17:00 only'
    detail: Max stay 4h — evening banks miss the door.
    summary: 'Priority Pass lists daily 09:00–17:00 for The Lounge São Luís.'
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: 2nd Floor right after baggage checks
    detail: Domestic flights only on the PP strip.
    summary: >-
      Airside after baggage checks — lift or escalator to 2nd Floor, lounge on
      the right.
    category: terminal
  - label: Drinks
    title: Complimentary standard alcohol
    detail: Children policy is strict — read the strip before bringing kids.
    summary: >-
      PP lists complimentary standard alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and a
      Zen room.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: ~12–15 km into São Luís
    detail: Confirm live BRL — omit invented tables.
    summary: Taxi / ride-hail / rental from Arrivals toward the island historic center.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: The Lounge São Luís
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 09:00–17:00 daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (Domestic; max stay 4 hours; one child under 12 free per
        adult; children otherwise not admitted)
    bestFor:
      - 'PP holders on daytime SLZ domestic banks before 17:00'
    summary: >-
      2nd Floor after baggage checks; 09:00–17:00; max 4h; strict child policy.
      Verdict depends.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard complimentary)
      - Children’s play area
      - Conference facilities
      - Digital card accepted
      - Wi-Fi
      - Zen room
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.6
slug: slz
region: South America
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# Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.4 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.0 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.6 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.8 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single main passenger terminal (Motiva / ASUR concession framing)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/slz/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/slz/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/slz/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/slz/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/slz/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/slz/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/slz/disruptions.md) (free)
- [Reviews](/airports/slz/reviews.md) (free)