Cheap flights from Funchal to Recife from £272

Cheap flights from Funchal to Recife from £272

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£272
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£289
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1 stop
Sat, Apr 18
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£302
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£304
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 19
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£327
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1 stop
Sat, Apr 18
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£329
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21 – Mon, Apr 27
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£834
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£839
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1 stop
Sat, Apr 18 – Thu, Apr 23
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£852
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£852
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£867
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Sun, Apr 19 – Thu, Apr 23
Funchal FNCRecife REC
£886
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£272

Cheapest round-trip

£834

Average round-trip

£929

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

Check-in for a flight from Funchal to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
AzulAZUADYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
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
285
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
18 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
19 Apr
87%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
20 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
21 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
22 Apr
88%
25°C24°C
Thursday
16 Apr
87%
28°C25°C
23 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
85%
29°C25°C
24 Apr
79%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Azul, easyJet, Ryanair, and LATAM Airlines. Funchal and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Funchal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Funchal and London, Lisbon, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Warsaw, Ponta Delgada, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Prague, Rome, Porto, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Riga, Bucharest, Madrid.
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 Funchal?
The main airport in Funchal is Cristiano Ronaldo International. It is also served by Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo.
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 Funchal and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Funchal and Recife with TAP Portugal, Azul, easyJet, Ryanair, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Funchal and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Funchal 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 Funchal and Recife?
Traveling between Funchal 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 Funchal?
There are a number of airports in and around Funchal. The main one is Cristiano Ronaldo International and other nearby airports include Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo
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 Funchal and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Funchal and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Funchal and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Funchal and Recife arrive?

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