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Mon, Nov 23
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£440
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Mon, Nov 23
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£455
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3 stops
Mon, Nov 23
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£467
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Sat, Nov 21
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£548
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Mon, Nov 23
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£605
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Mon, Nov 23
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£624
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Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£1,056
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Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£1,082
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Sat, Nov 21 – Fri, Nov 27
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£1,109
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Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£1,117
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Wed, Nov 18 – Tue, Nov 24
Des Moines DSMRecife REC

£1,121
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Getting from Recife airport to the city center

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.

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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
147
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
June27°C23°C
July27°C22°C
August27°C22°C
September27°C22°C
October28°C23°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
277
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
17%
32°C23°C
7 Nov
20%
31°C25°C
Sunday
1 Nov
43%
32°C25°C
8 Nov
59%
30°C25°C
Monday
2 Nov
43%
31°C24°C
9 Nov
60%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
36%
31°C23°C
10 Nov
51%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
19%
32°C23°C
11 Nov
60%
30°C25°C
Thursday
5 Nov
36%
30°C25°C
12 Nov
59%
30°C25°C
Friday
6 Nov
21%
30°C25°C
13 Nov
43%
30°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Des Moines and Recife have 147 direct flights per week.

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