Cheap flights from Melbourne to Recife from £815

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Recife from £815

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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£815
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,018
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,021
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,021
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,024
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,027
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,600
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,618
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Melbourne AVVRecife REC
£1,768
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
Melbourne AVVRecife REC
£1,785
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Thu, Jun 18
Melbourne AVVRecife REC
£1,877
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 11 – Thu, Jun 18
Melbourne MELRecife REC
£1,902
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£815

Cheapest round-trip

£1,600

Average round-trip

£1,783

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
AzulAZUADYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
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, Azul, JetSMART, and China Eastern Airlines. 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, Azul, JetSMART, China Eastern Airlines.
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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