Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Manchester, Harare, Durban, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo.

Question 3

What airports are near Recife?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What airports are near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Recife and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Recife and Cape Town with LATAM Airlines, Azul, Fly Safair, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife and Cape Town, 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.

Question 7

What flights operate between Recife and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Recife and Cape Town, 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.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Recife?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Cape Town arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Recife and Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Recife and Cape Town arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£657
Cheapest round-trip	£1,171
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	LATAM Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MyCiTi Bus (A01 route)	30-45 min	R 100 – R 130; peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Civic Centre
Metered Taxi	20-40 min	R 350 – R 500; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	20-40 min	R 200 – R 400; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Shared Airport Shuttle	30-60 min	R 150 – R 300; per person; multiple stops	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget solo travelers
Private Transfer	20-40 min	R 500 – R 900; fixed rate; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-40 min	R 400 – R 1,000; per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	17°C
February	26°C	17°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	22°C	15°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	16°C	10°C
September	18°C	11°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	22°C	14°C
December	24°C	16°C

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