PNZUpdated October 12, 2026

Getting to and from Petrolina airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Petrolina airport (PNZ), 12 km from Petrolina. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is about a 15-20 minute drive from central Petrolina. Several ground transportation options are available to reach the city and surrounding areas.

Ride-sharing

You can request rides via the Uber app. The passenger pick-up point is situated right outside the terminal exit doors.

Buses

Urban public bus services, including buses operated by Viva Petrolina, connect the airport perimeter and outer parking area with downtown Petrolina.

Taxis

Metered taxis operated by Coopertaxi and local drivers are stationed outside the arrivals area. The trip to downtown Petrolina takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

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Tips for getting to and from PNZ

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Petrolina airport is 12 km from Petrolina. 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 PNZ.

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 PNZ.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near PNZ.
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