How to find cheap flights to Recife International Airport (REC)
At the moment, £298 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Recife International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to REC for £613.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Recife, where Recife International Airport is located.
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If you're not in a rush to get to Recife, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Recife International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Recife
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Recife in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to REC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
January is the most popular month for flights to REC. Travel then if you're eager to see Recife at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Recife are typically more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. March is the warmest time of year in Recife, with averages of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 22ºC to 28ºC.
With two days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Recife.
It's rainiest in May, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Get to Recife in a single journey. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Recife International Airport:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most dependable carrier. Up to 83% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when booking your REC plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-3 timezone at REC.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Recife International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to REC:
Recife International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 82% of outbound flights reaching their destination as scheduled. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Recife International Airport is located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Getting to central Recife from Recife International Airport (REC)
Central Recife is about 11 kms (7 miles) from REC.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to REC, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Recife:
Recife highlights
These popular sights should be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Recife:
Convent of Sao Francisco: A classic spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 10 kms (6 miles) northwest of the city centre.
Church Our Lady of Health: Hit up this landmark next. Around 5 kms (3 miles) northwest of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Recife experience.
How to get to Jaboatão from Recife International Airport (REC)
Jaboatão is around 11 kms (7 miles) from REC. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling from Recife International Airport (REC) to Jaboatão dos Guararapes
If Jaboatão dos Guararapes is where you're going, it's around 10 kms (6 miles) from Recife International Airport.
Explore more of Brazil
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Brazil, starting with Maceio. Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach are must-do's in this city, which is about 177 kms (110 miles) southwest of Recife. Maceio Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) is the major airport in Maceio.
Another city in Brazil that could easily become a favourite is Natal. From Recife, it's around 257 kms (160 miles) north and is home to attractions like Ponta Negra Beach and Morro do Careca beach. Stop by Praia do Forte too. Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) is the main gateway to this city.