Post-security T1 check-in is a 2-minute walk from Estacionamento Principal
Estacionamento Principal sits directly in front of the single terminal T1 at Aracaju – Santa Maria Airport, so you park on-site and walk to check-in in roughly 2–3 minutes. No shuttle, no extra transfers. It’s a basic open-air lot, but being on the airport grounds means you cut out the uncertainty of off-airport traffic or extra stops.
The lot is open 24 hours a day, matching the airport’s early morning and late-night movements. That matters if you’re catching a 05:00–06:00 departure or landing close to midnight and don’t want to wait around for a ride. Pay stations are located near the terminal entrance, so you settle the bill on foot before driving out.
Pricing at Estacionamento Principal usually tracks other Brazilian regional airports: think in the range of a few dozen reais per day rather than downtown garage levels, but expect hourly rates for short stays under 12 hours. If you’re leaving the car for more than 24 hours, daily pricing tends to work out better than constant hourly turnover.
Security is basic but present: you’re on the main airport access loop, with terminal staff and airport policing nearby, and entrances controlled by ticket barriers. This isn’t a fully covered structure, so your car sits in the open under the Aracaju sun and rain; if paint fade or cabin heat is a concern, bring a simple reflective windshield shade.
Tip: build a 10–15 minute buffer for finding a spot, walking the 150–250 meters to T1, and paying at the machine on the way out, especially on busy Friday and Sunday evenings.