Cheap flights from Barcelona to Recife from £252

Cheap flights from Barcelona to Recife from £252

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£252
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Wed, May 27
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£262
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£311
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1 stop
Sun, May 24
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£316
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£326
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1 stop
Sun, May 24
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£331
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Sun, May 24 – Fri, May 29
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£739
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£751
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1 stop
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£756
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1 stop
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£758
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1 stop
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£759
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
Barcelona BCNRecife REC
£814
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£252

Cheapest round-trip

£739

Average round-trip

£778

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)

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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
Barcelona–El Prat
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Barcelona to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
AzulAZUADYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
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
16 May
93%
28°C24°C
23 May
84%
28°C24°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
28°C24°C
24 May
82%
28°C24°C
Monday
18 May
28°C24°C
25 May
86%
27°C24°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C24°C
26 May
89%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
20 May
84%
28°C25°C
27 May
88%
27°C24°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
28°C24°C
28 May
87%
28°C24°C
Friday
22 May
28°C24°C
29 May
88%
27°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Azul, Iberia Airlines, Vueling, and LATAM Airlines. Barcelona and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Barcelona?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Barcelona and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Madrid, Milan, Palma, Majorca, Prague, Dublin, Belfast, Vienna, Glasgow, Copenhagen, New York, Athens, Nice.
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, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle, Santiago de Chile.
What airports are near Barcelona?
The main airport in Barcelona is Barcelona–El Prat. It is also served by Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Carcassonne, Lleida–Alguaire.
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, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
Which airlines fly between Barcelona and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Barcelona and Recife with TAP Portugal, Azul, Iberia Airlines, Vueling, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Barcelona and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Recife?
Traveling between Barcelona 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 Barcelona?
There are a number of airports in and around Barcelona. The main one is Barcelona–El Prat and other nearby airports include Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Carcassonne, Lleida–Alguaire
How many airports are there near Recife?
There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Barcelona and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Barcelona and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Barcelona and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Barcelona and Recife arrive?

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