Cheap flights from Medellín to Recife from £340

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Tue, Jul 14
Medellín MDERecife REC
£340
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Wed, Jul 15
Medellín MDERecife REC
£345
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Mon, Jul 13
Medellín MDERecife REC
£347
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Mon, Jul 13
Medellín MDERecife REC
£351
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Tue, Jul 14
Medellín MDERecife REC
£356
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Wed, Jul 15
Medellín MDERecife REC
£373
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Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Medellín MDERecife REC
£617
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
Medellín MDERecife REC
£627
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
Medellín MDERecife REC
£631
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Tue, Jul 14 – Mon, Jul 20
Medellín MDERecife REC
£638
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Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Medellín MDERecife REC
£638
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
Medellín MDERecife REC
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£340

Cheapest round-trip

£617

Average round-trip

£618

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
José María Córdova International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Medellín to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
ClicEFYVEYes

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
27 Jun
88%
26°C23°C
4 Jul
57%
27°C23°C
Sunday
28 Jun
24%
27°C23°C
5 Jul
78%
26°C24°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
28°C23°C
6 Jul
14%
26°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
78%
27°C24°C
7 Jul
38%
27°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
73%
27°C23°C
8 Jul
49%
27°C24°C
Thursday
2 Jul
47%
27°C24°C
9 Jul
17%
27°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
30%
27°C23°C
10 Jul
27°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to Recife. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, and Clic. Medellín and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Panama, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia.
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 Medellín?
Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, La Nubia, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.
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 Medellín and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Recife with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Clic.
When’s the best time to travel between Medellín and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medellín 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 Medellín and Recife?
Traveling between Medellín 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 Medellín?
There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, La Nubia, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt
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