Which airport should I fly into for Parnaíba?

For long-haul and international flights, Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is the main gateway near Parnaíba. The closest airport, Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Parnaíba?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 Parnaíba?

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 Parnaíba

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

The nearest airport to Parnaíba, Brazil is Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PHB	Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho AirportParnaiba, Brazil	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	Regional
CMC	Camocim AirportCamocim, Brazil	63 mi / 102 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
JJD	Comte. Ariston Pessoa Regional AirportJijoca de Jericoacoara, Brazil	98 mi / 158 km	2 hr 17 min	Regional
QBX	Sobral AirportSobral, Brazil	113 mi / 182 km	2 hr 38 min	Regional
THE	Senador Petronio Portela AirportTeresina, Brazil	165 mi / 266 km	3 hr 51 min	Regional
SLZ	Marechal Cunha Machado International AirportSao Luis, Brazil	171 mi / 275 km	3 hr 58 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) (171 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 Parnaíba. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PHB.

Hotels near the airport

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

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Other cities these airports serve

→ Sobral (112 mi)

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 Parnaíba is Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.