Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Recife from £357

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Recife from £357

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£357
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£369
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£402
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 7
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£420
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£437
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£443
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9 – Mon, Jun 15
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£723
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£725
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9 – Mon, Jun 15
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£765
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£788
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1 stop
Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£788
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
Edinburgh EDIRecife REC
£809
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£357

Cheapest round-trip

£723

Average round-trip

£765

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
AzulAZUADYes
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 Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Azul, and LATAM Airlines. Edinburgh and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.
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.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
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 Edinburgh and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Recife with Ryanair, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Azul, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Recife?
Traveling between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee
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 Edinburgh and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Recife arrive?

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