Non-stop flights to Petrolina (PNZ)
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is a small airport in Brazil. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Petrolina.
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All direct flights to Petrolina Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Petrolina Best time to visit Petrolina Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 159 flights arriving at Petrolina Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Petrolina are routes from São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil and Recife (REC), also in Brazil. These two routes together are operated 116 times this month, and make up for 73% of all monthly arrivals at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.
The longest flight to Petrolina PNZ is departing from São Paulo (GRU). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,046 miles (1,683 km).
List of all direct flights to Petrolina
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Petrolina, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Petrolina.
Airlines flying to Petrolina
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Petrolina. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all PNZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Petrolina?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Petrolina are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Petrolina is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

International flights to Petrolina
Currently there are no international flights to Petrolina. The only flights to Petrolina are domestic flights within Brazil. To get to Petrolina from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through São Paulo or São Paulo.
Domestic flights to Petrolina
Flights from Brazil to Petrolina
There are 4 airports in Brazil that have non-stop domestic flights to Petrolina.
From Recife, direct flights are offered by Azul.
From Salvador da Bahia, the only airline with direct flights is Gol.
From São Paulo, you can fly non-stop to Petrolina with Azul.
From São Paulo, you can fly non-stop with Gol or LATAM.
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Alternative airports near Petrolina
Flying to an alternative airport near Petrolina could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Petrolina (PNZ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Araripina (JAW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Petrolina?
There is 1 airport in Petrolina: Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ).
What is the best airport to fly into Petrolina?
The most convenient airport to fly into Petrolina is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ).
How many airlines fly to Petrolina?
There are 3 airlines flying to Petrolina from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Petrolina?
Gol, Azul and LATAM operate most flights to Petrolina. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Petrolina?
There are no alliances flying to Petrolina at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Petrolina?
There are roughly 159 flights arriving at Petrolina every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports - all within Brazil.
What is the official name of Petrolina Airport?
The official name of Petrolina Airport is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.
What is the airport code of Petrolina Airport?
The airport code of Petrolina Airport is PNZ.
What are the most popular flights to Petrolina?
São Paulo, Recife and Salvador da Bahia are the 3 most popular routes to Petrolina. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Petrolina, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Petrolina?
| São Paulo to Petrolina | 2h 50m |
| Recife to Petrolina | 1h 20m |
| Salvador da Bahia to Petrolina | 1h 5m |