MEAUpdated October 12, 2026

Getting to and from Macaé airport

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Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Macaé airport (MEA), 6 km from Macaé. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located approximately 6 km from downtown Macaé, and the drive usually takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

City Buses

The Integrated Transport System (SIT) operates local bus routes stopping in front of the passenger terminal:

  • A22A: Terminal Central - Terminal Cehab - Ajuda de Baixo - Verdes Mares (24-hour service).
  • A22B: Terminal Central - Parque Central - Terminal Cehab - Bosque Azul (5:50 am to 10:40 pm).
  • T21: Terminal Cehab - Terminal Central - Boa Vista (4:30 am to 10:40 pm).
  • T22: Terminal Central - Terminal Cehab - Ajuda de Cima (5:10 am to 10:50 pm).

Taxis

Official taxi stands are situated right outside the terminal building. Cooperatives operating in the area include Táxi Macaé, Rádio Táxi Macaé, and Coopermat. Travel time to downtown Macaé or the Imbetiba district is around 15 minutes.

Ride-Hailing Apps

Rideshare services such as Uber and 99 are available in the city. Passenger pick-up takes place in the curbside area in front of the main terminal.

Book ahead

Private transfer from MEA Rent a car at MEA

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Tips for getting to and from MEA

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Macaé airport is 6 km from Macaé. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at MEA.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at MEA.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near MEA.
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