Cheap flights from Melbourne to Recife from £658

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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£658
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£671
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£672
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£698
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£778
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£813
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Fri, Mar 13
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,349
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Thu, Mar 5 – Fri, Mar 13
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,362
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,371
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,378
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2 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,384
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£1,406
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£658

Cheapest round-trip

£1,349

Average round-trip

£1,567

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

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

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
86%
30°C25°C
14 Feb
89%
29°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
88%
28°C25°C
15 Feb
89%
29°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
89%
30°C25°C
16 Feb
85%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
29°C26°C
17 Feb
88%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
29°C26°C
18 Feb
88%
29°C26°C
Thursday
12 Feb
88%
30°C25°C
19 Feb
81%
29°C26°C
Friday
13 Feb
72%
30°C26°C
20 Feb
89%
30°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Recife. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Melbourne and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Recife with LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Recife?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Melbourne and Recife depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Recife arrive?

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