Cheap flights from Sal to Recife from £471

Cheap flights from Sal to Recife from £471

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Sal SIDRecife REC
£471
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Sal SIDRecife REC
£471
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£490
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£490
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Sal SIDRecife REC
£496
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Sal SIDRecife REC
£504
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Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£1,758
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Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£1,780
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1 stop
Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£1,786
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3 stops
Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£1,798
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Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
Sal SIDRecife REC
£1,804
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Sat, Apr 25 – Tue, Apr 28
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£1,897
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£471

Cheapest round-trip

£1,758

Average round-trip

£2,318

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
Amílcar Cabral International
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
52
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sal to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
AzulAZUADYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo

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
285
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
25 Apr
85%
29°C25°C
Sunday
19 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
26 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Monday
20 Apr
82%
27°C25°C
27 Apr
87%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
28 Apr
81%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
88%
29°C24°C
29 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
Thursday
23 Apr
88%
28°C25°C
30 Apr
86%
30°C24°C
Friday
24 Apr
81%
29°C25°C
1 May
88%
29°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Azul, easyJet, LATAM Airlines, and Royal Air Maroc. Sal and Recife have 52 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sal and London, Manchester, Bristol, Lisbon, Dakar, Amsterdam, Marrakesh, Oslo, São Paulo, Alicante, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Reykjavik, Lagos, Marsa Alam, Barcelona, Munich, Málaga, Prague, Paris.
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 Sal?
The main airport in Sal is Amílcar Cabral International. It is also served by Amílcar Cabral 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 Sal and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Sal and Recife with TAP Portugal, Azul, easyJet, LATAM Airlines, Royal Air Maroc.
When’s the best time to travel between Sal and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sal 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 Sal and Recife?
Traveling between Sal 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 Sal?
There are a number of airports in and around Sal. The main one is Amílcar Cabral International and other nearby airports include Amílcar Cabral 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 Sal and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sal and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Sal and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Sal and Recife arrive?

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