Cheap flights from Athens to Recife from £332

Cheap flights from Athens to Recife from £332

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Athens ATHRecife REC
£332
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Athens ATHRecife REC
£337
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Athens ATHRecife REC
£340
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 17
Athens ATHRecife REC
£351
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 16
Athens ATHRecife REC
£374
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 16
Athens ATHRecife REC
£390
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
Athens ATHRecife REC
£706
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 17 – Tue, Jun 23
Athens ATHRecife REC
£719
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
Athens ATHRecife REC
£741
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 17 – Tue, Jun 23
Athens ATHRecife REC
£755
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1 stop
Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
Athens ATHRecife REC
£769
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
Athens ATHRecife REC
£793
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£332

Cheapest round-trip

£706

Average round-trip

£783

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

TAP Portugal

Getting from Recife airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: conventional bus and airport bus.

Recife is served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, conventional buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city's metro system does not directly serve the airport, making ground transportation the primary option for travelers.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-40 min

R$50 – R$80; metered fare; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R$30 – R$60; app-based pricing; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare; exact change recommended

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

25-45 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Boa Viagem beach area

20-40 min

R$100 – R$180; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R$120 – R$250; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (Brazilian Real); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic in Recife can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), significantly affecting journey times.
  • Taxis from the airport use meters; agree on the fare or confirm meter use before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Recife

Depart from
Athens International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Athens to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
AzulAZUADYes
AegeanAEEA3No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Recife

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C25°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C24°C
May29°C24°C
June28°C23°C
July27°C22°C
August27°C22°C
September27°C23°C
October28°C23°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
93%
27°C24°C
6 Jun
82%
26°C24°C
Sunday
31 May
86%
27°C24°C
7 Jun
87%
26°C24°C
Monday
1 Jun
88%
28°C24°C
8 Jun
88%
26°C24°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
28°C24°C
9 Jun
88%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
86%
27°C24°C
10 Jun
78%
27°C24°C
Thursday
4 Jun
28°C24°C
11 Jun
87%
27°C25°C
Friday
5 Jun
83%
27°C24°C
12 Jun
88%
28°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Azul, Aegean, and LATAM Airlines. Athens and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and Rio de Janeiro, London, São Paulo, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus, Buenos Aires, Fortaleza, Asunción, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Boston, Belo Horizonte, Chicago, Barcelona, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle.
Which airports are there in Athens?
Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What airports are near Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
Which airlines fly between Athens and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Athens and Recife with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Azul, Aegean, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Athens and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Recife, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Athens and Recife?
Traveling between Athens and Recife, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Athens?
There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos
How many airports are there near Recife?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Athens and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Athens and Recife arrive?

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