Cheap flights from Maputo to Recife from £633

Cheap flights from Maputo to Recife from £633

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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£633
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£701
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£706
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£709
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£711
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Maputo MPMRecife REC
£765
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Maputo MPMRecife REC
£1,356
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Maputo MPMRecife REC
£1,381
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Maputo MPMRecife REC
£1,385
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Maputo MPMRecife REC
£1,387
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Maputo MPMRecife REC
£1,390
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£633

Cheapest round-trip

£1,356

Average round-trip

£1,401

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Azul

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
Maputo International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
328
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Maputo to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
LAM Mozambique AirlinesLAMTMYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
11 Jul
49%
27°C23°C
18 Jul
86%
26°C23°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
28°C24°C
19 Jul
86%
26°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
28°C24°C
20 Jul
79%
27°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
55%
28°C24°C
21 Jul
81%
26°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
46%
28°C24°C
22 Jul
61%
27°C23°C
Thursday
16 Jul
54%
27°C24°C
23 Jul
75%
27°C23°C
Friday
17 Jul
60%
28°C24°C
24 Jul
86%
26°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines, and TAP Portugal. Maputo and Recife have 328 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Maputo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Maputo and London, Johannesburg, Lisbon, Cape Town, Luanda, São Paulo, Gaborone, Entebbe, Durban, Beirut, Kigali, Lusaka, Lilongwe, Salvador, Windhoek, Mount Kilimanjaro, Victoria Falls, Nairobi, Harare, Istanbul.
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 Maputo?
The main airport in Maputo is Maputo International. It is also served by Maputo International, Kruger Mpumalanga International, Skukuza, King Mswati III 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 Maputo and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Maputo and Recife with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Maputo and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Maputo 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 Maputo and Recife?
Traveling between Maputo 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 Maputo?
There are a number of airports in and around Maputo. The main one is Maputo International and other nearby airports include Maputo International, Kruger Mpumalanga International, Skukuza, King Mswati III International
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 Maputo and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Maputo and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Maputo and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Maputo and Recife arrive?

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