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CMH — REC
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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Flights to Recife in 2024

Find the latest flights to Recife in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 886,143 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£856

Return from

£725

One-way from

£509
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Recife Guararapes Intl
One-way flight from London to Recife Guararapes Intl (REC)

Average price of flights to Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Recife is currently £0 while a return flight costs £0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Recife is a year-round city, with consistent temperatures in all four seasons. Monsoon rains and high humidity occur between March and September, while the driest and sunniest month is November, with average high temperatures peaking around 30C. Accordingly, the city holds festivals throughout the year, with well-attended New Year celebrations held at Praia de Boa Viagem and Old Recife. The biggest event of the year is Carnival, starting the week before Ash Wednesday. The event kicks off at the Galo da Madrugada party, and sees music, dance and food brought to every corner of the city. For week to week events, be sure to check-out the vintage Mercado de São José, where 545 stalls gather to sell a wide range of food, crafts and cordel literature.

Temperature and rainfall in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

REC

Temperature

24 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Recife, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Recife. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Recife may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Recife. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Recife should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Recife. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Recife. Reviews last updated 16 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Air Europa and KLM to Recife have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very Good
992 reviews
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very Good
4,087 reviews
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

8.1
Very Good
11,123 reviews
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.9
Good
1,647 reviews
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

7.8
Good
2,106 reviews
8.1
Very Good
992 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Passagem cara. Mala quebrada de porão. Me negaram repetir uma simples lata de cerveja num voo de mais de 8 horas. Poltronas pouco reclinam. O negócio é colocar gente para dentro fechar a porta e faturar

Recife overview 

Far from the fame of Rio and the mystique of the Amazon, sparkles a gem of Brazil’s crown that few outsiders have heard of. Known as the Venice of Brazil, Recife is a fine meeting of the old and the new where Dutch colonial architecture is neatly framed by the slender glisten of skyscrapers. Colourful streets of bleached paves thread through the old town, leading to an expansive sea front of white powder sand and warm ocean water. Recife boasts three public beaches, Boa Viagem, Pina and Brasília Teimosa, each readily accessible from the city centre and generously stocked with cafes, restaurants and nightclubs. And if that wasn’t enough, Boa Viagem is illuminated at night, making it a popular haunt for younger visitors. The city is also packed with theatres, galleries and museums, as well as its fair share of acclaimed restaurants and hotels.

For those looking further afield, no visit to Recife would be complete without making the journey to the comely town of Olinda, just north of the city limits. Having changed little since it was established in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Olinda boasts some of the best preserved examples of colonial architecture in all of Brazil.

Getting around Recife

Recife is easy to navigate via public transport, with the second largest metro network in Brazil serving 28 different stations across the city. Three lines operate daily from early morning to late evening, with both the airport and the beachfront located on the blue line. The city is also served by a wide-reaching bus line, the Sistema Estrutural Integrado (SEI). SEI offers 119 services, each integrated with the subway system at 13 points throughout the greater Recife metropolitan area.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Recife is served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Flights operate to Rio, Lisbon, Miami and Frankfurt throughout the year, with Lima served on a seasonal basis. Car hire is available at the airport, as are a number of private hire taxi firms. Bus services also run to and from Recife throughout operating hours.

What is good to know if travelling to Recife?

  • Sharks are frequent visitors to the shores off Recife, and attacks are known to occur. Be sure to heed warnings posted by lifeguards.

Related info for your journey

  • What does REC mean?

    Recife Guararapes Intl Airport is REC. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Recife?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Guararapes Intl (REC) if they wish to fly to Recife. The Recife airport is 5.8 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Recife if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Recife on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Recife?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAP AIR PORTUGAL is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Recife.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Recife?

    Recife Guararapes Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Recife. One-way flights to Recife Guararapes Intl Airport typically cost £63, while return flights cost around £78.

  • How much is a return flight to Recife?

    A return flight to Recife will typically cost around £139, however they can be found for as little as £97.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Recife depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Recife, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Recife Guararapes Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Recife Guararapes Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Recife Guararapes Intl Airport?

    Yes. Recife Guararapes Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Vacation home next to the airport is the closest property to Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from Recife Guararapes Intl Airport).

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