Which airport should I fly into for Caxias?

For long-haul and international flights, Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the main gateway near Caxias. The closest airport, Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Caxias?

The nearest is about 39 mi (63 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Caxias?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Caxias

The closest airports to Caxias, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Caxias, Brazil is Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE), about 39 mi (63 km) away — roughly 1 hr 10 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
THE	Senador Petronio Portela AirportTeresina, Brazil	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
GDP	Guadalupe AirportGuadalupe, Brazil	134 mi / 215 km	3 hr 6 min	Regional
BDC	Barra do Corda AirportBarra Do Corda, Brazil	135 mi / 218 km	3 hr 9 min	Regional
FLB	Cangapara AirportFloriano, Brazil	139 mi / 223 km	3 hr 13 min	Regional
SLZ	Marechal Cunha Machado International AirportSao Luis, Brazil	168 mi / 271 km	3 hr 55 min	International
PHB	Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho AirportParnaiba, Brazil	176 mi / 283 km	4 hr 5 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) is the most convenient at about 39 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) (168 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Caxias. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with THE.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near THE saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Caxias is Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE), about 39 mi (63 km) away — roughly 1 hr 10 min by road.