Cheap flights from Praia to Recife from £542

Cheap flights from Praia to Recife from £542

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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Praia RAIRecife REC
£542
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Praia RAIRecife REC
£614
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Praia RAIRecife REC
£644
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Praia RAIRecife REC
£685
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1 stop
Tue, Feb 24
Praia RAIRecife REC
£709
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1 stop
Wed, Feb 25
Praia RAIRecife REC
£709
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Wed, Feb 25 – Tue, Mar 3
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,524
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Wed, Feb 25 – Wed, Mar 4
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,528
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1 stop
Tue, Feb 24 – Tue, Mar 3
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,529
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1 stop
Wed, Feb 25 – Tue, Mar 3
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,530
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Wed, Feb 25 – Wed, Mar 4
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,533
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Sat, Feb 28 – Fri, Mar 6
Praia RAIRecife REC
£1,534
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£542

Cheapest round-trip

£1,524

Average round-trip

£1,718

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

TAP Portugal

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
Nelson Mandela International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
74
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Praia to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Cabo Verde AirlinesTCVVRYes

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
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Azul, LATAM Airlines, easyJet, and Cabo Verde Airlines. Praia and Recife have 74 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Praia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Praia and London, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dakar, Paris, Ponta Delgada, Casablanca, Bissau, Bangkok, Berlin, Porto, Luxembourg, Dublin, New York, Johannesburg, Lagos, Lyon, Salt Lake City, Nassau.
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 Praia?
The main airport in Praia is Nelson Mandela International. It is also served by Nelson Mandela 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 Praia and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Praia and Recife with TAP Portugal, Azul, LATAM Airlines, easyJet, Cabo Verde Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Praia and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Praia 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 Praia and Recife?
Traveling between Praia 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 Praia?
There are a number of airports in and around Praia. The main one is Nelson Mandela International and other nearby airports include Nelson Mandela 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 Praia and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Praia and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Praia and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Praia and Recife arrive?

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