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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£296

Nonstop flights in June

£151 – £297

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
Salgado Filho International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
312
Flight distance
2966 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Porto Alegre to Recife in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Azul
------------111
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Azul
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Azul
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Azul
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Porto Alegre to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
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
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
6 Jun
92%
27°C24°C
13 Jun
73%
28°C24°C
Sunday
7 Jun
94%
26°C23°C
14 Jun
73%
28°C24°C
Monday
8 Jun
90%
28°C24°C
15 Jun
73%
27°C24°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
89%
28°C23°C
16 Jun
73%
27°C25°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
91%
28°C24°C
17 Jun
81%
28°C24°C
Thursday
11 Jun
82%
28°C25°C
18 Jun
73%
28°C24°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
28°C24°C
19 Jun
73%
28°C24°C
The distance between Porto Alegre and Recife is 2966 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Porto Alegre and Recife have 312 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Porto Alegre to Recife?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Porto Alegre and Recife takes around 4.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Porto Alegre and Recife?
The flight distance between Porto Alegre and Recife is 2966 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Porto Alegre and Recife?
Several carriers operate flights between Porto Alegre and Recife. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Porto Alegre?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Porto Alegre and São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Foz do Iguaçu, Lisbon, Curitiba, Porto Seguro, Belém, Campo Grande, Vitória da Conquista, Vancouver, Riyadh, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, Fort Lauderdale, Salvador, Boa Vista, Londrina, Toronto.
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, Brasília, Boston, Belo Horizonte, Chicago, Barcelona, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle, Santiago de Chile.
Which airports are there in Porto Alegre?
Porto Alegre is mainly served by Salgado Filho International. But there are other airports nearby, including Canoas Airport.
What airports are near Porto Alegre?
The main airport in Porto Alegre is Salgado Filho International. It is also served by Campo dos Bugres.
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 Porto Alegre and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Porto Alegre and Recife with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
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