Cheap flights from Quito to Recife from £308

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Quito UIORecife REC
£308
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Thu, Jul 2
Quito UIORecife REC
£318
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Quito UIORecife REC
£318
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Quito UIORecife REC
£320
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 3
Quito UIORecife REC
£333
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Quito UIORecife REC
£333
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2 – Wed, Jul 8
Quito UIORecife REC
£571
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2 – Mon, Jul 6
Quito UIORecife REC
£575
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2 – Tue, Jul 7
Quito UIORecife REC
£585
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 3 – Wed, Jul 8
Quito UIORecife REC
£585
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1 – Tue, Jul 7
Quito UIORecife REC
£586
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Thu, Jul 2 – Wed, Jul 8
Quito UIORecife REC
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£571

Average round-trip

£582

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

Check-in for a flight from Quito to Recife

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

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
20 Jun
86%
27°C23°C
27 Jun
84%
26°C24°C
Sunday
21 Jun
80%
26°C23°C
28 Jun
81%
27°C24°C
Monday
22 Jun
78%
28°C24°C
29 Jun
73%
26°C23°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
80%
27°C23°C
30 Jun
29%
27°C24°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
74%
27°C24°C
1 Jul
47%
27°C24°C
Thursday
25 Jun
61%
27°C24°C
2 Jul
74%
27°C24°C
Friday
26 Jun
92%
23°C23°C
3 Jul
60%
27°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Azul, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Copa Airlines. Quito and Recife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Quito?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Quito and London, Baltra Island, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Punta Cana, New York, Miami, Bogotá, Medellín, San Cristóbal Island, Atlanta, Cuenca, Washington, D.C., Manta, Santiago de Chile, San José, Managua, Madrid, Panama.
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 Quito?
The main airport in Quito is Mariscal Sucre International. It is also served by Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis.
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, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
Which airlines fly between Quito and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Quito and Recife with LATAM Airlines, Azul, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Quito and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Quito 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 Quito and Recife?
Traveling between Quito 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 Quito?
There are a number of airports in and around Quito. The main one is Mariscal Sucre International and other nearby airports include Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis
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, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Quito and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Quito and Recife arrive?
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