Cheap flights from Bucharest to Recife from £271

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£271
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Bucharest BBURecife REC
£277
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£281
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£297
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£299
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£716
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Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£716
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£716
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
£718
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Bucharest OTPRecife REC
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£271

Cheapest round-trip

£716

Average round-trip

£791

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Wizz Air Malta

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

metered fare; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

app-based pricing; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

40-60 min

single fare; exact change recommended

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

25-45 min

single fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Boa Viagem beach area

20-40 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

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
Henri Coandă International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Bucharest to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
AzulAZUADYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

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
23 May
95%
28°C24°C
30 May
87%
28°C25°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
28°C24°C
31 May
88%
27°C24°C
Monday
25 May
86%
28°C24°C
1 Jun
85%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
26 May
85%
29°C24°C
2 Jun
85%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
27 May
86%
28°C23°C
3 Jun
86%
28°C25°C
Thursday
28 May
72%
28°C24°C
4 Jun
84%
28°C24°C
Friday
29 May
28°C24°C
5 Jun
85%
27°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Henri Coandă International, or Baneasa International Airport when they travel from Bucharest to Recife. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Azul, TAP Portugal, and Iberia Airlines. Bucharest and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Leeds, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Cluj-Napoca, Paris, Istanbul, Chișinău, Athens, Prague, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Timișoara, Warsaw, Vienna.
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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is mainly served by Henri Coandă International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baneasa International Airport.
What airports are near Bucharest?
The main airport in Bucharest is Henri Coandă International. It is also served by Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.
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 Bucharest and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Bucharest and Recife with Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Azul, TAP Portugal, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Bucharest and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bucharest 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 Bucharest and Recife?
Traveling between Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
There are a number of airports in and around Bucharest. The main one is Henri Coandă International and other nearby airports include Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International
How many airports are there near Recife?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Bucharest and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Bucharest and Recife arrive?

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