Cheap flights from Recife to Managua from £408

Cheap flights from Recife to Managua from £408

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3 stops
Thu, Jun 18
Recife RECManagua MGA
£408
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Fri, Jun 12
Recife RECManagua MGA
£423
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3 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Recife RECManagua MGA
£432
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3 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Recife RECManagua MGA
£453
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Recife RECManagua MGA
£456
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3 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Recife RECManagua MGA
£462
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Recife RECManagua MGA
£842
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Recife RECManagua MGA
£855
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Recife RECManagua MGA
£855
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Recife RECManagua MGA
£857
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3 stops
Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Recife RECManagua MGA
£859
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Recife RECManagua MGA
£862
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How much do flights to Managua cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£408

Cheapest round-trip

£842

Average round-trip

£953

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from Managua airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus or shared shuttle.

Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, is served by Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA), located approximately 11 km east of the city center. This airport handles all major international and domestic flights to the country. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, rental cars, and public buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

NIO 400–600 (approx. USD 11–16); fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

15-30 min

NIO 700–1100 (approx. USD 19–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

25-45 min

NIO 180–350 (approx. USD 5–10); shared with other passengers

varies by provider (traffic dependent)

budget travelers in groups

40-60 min

NIO 5–10 (approx. USD 0.15–0.30); exact change required

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

15-30 min

NIO 1100–2200 (approx. USD 30–60) per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

15-35 min

NIO 250–450 (approx. USD 7–12); price negotiated via app

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in NIO (Nicaraguan Córdoba); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the terminal and offer fixed rates to common destinations.
  • Public buses may be crowded and are not recommended for travelers with large luggage.
  • Road conditions and traffic in Managua can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Managua

Depart from
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Augusto C. Sandino International
Average flights per week
334
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Managua

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Managua

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C22°C
February33°C22°C
March34°C23°C
April35°C24°C
May33°C25°C
June30°C24°C
July31°C24°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October29°C23°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C22°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
247
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
29 May
98%
27°C25°C
5 Jun
32°C25°C
Saturday
30 May
87%
34°C25°C
6 Jun
89%
33°C25°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
34°C26°C
7 Jun
86%
28°C24°C
Monday
1 Jun
79%
33°C26°C
8 Jun
83%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
82%
33°C26°C
9 Jun
85%
31°C24°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
33°C26°C
10 Jun
88%
32°C25°C
Thursday
4 Jun
69%
32°C26°C
11 Jun
67%
34°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Azul, LATAM Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Recife and Managua have 334 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Managua?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Managua and London, San Salvador, Punta Cana, Guatemala City, Miami, Bogotá, Panama, Manchester, Madrid, Montreal, Lima, San José, São Paulo, Toronto, Casablanca, Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, Houston, Lower Prince's Quarter.
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.
What airports are near Managua?
The main airport in Managua is Augusto C. Sandino International. It is also served by Augusto C. Sandino International, Daniel Oduber Quirós International.
Which airlines fly between Recife and Managua?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Managua with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Managua?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife and Managua, 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 Recife and Managua?
Traveling between Recife and Managua, 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, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande
How many airports are there near Managua?
There are a number of airports in and around Managua. The main one is Augusto C. Sandino International and other nearby airports include Augusto C. Sandino International, Daniel Oduber Quirós International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Managua depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Managua arrive?
What time do flights between Recife and Managua depart?
What time do flights between Recife and Managua arrive?

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