Flying from Petrolina Airport (PNZ) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Petrolina and Recife share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are six Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 00:10 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 15:20 with Azul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PNZ to REC flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Azul Airlines is your gateway to exploring Recife (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport offered by this carrier.
Azul Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PNZ to REC flights. A dependable 83.81% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Petrolina Airport (PNZ) to Recife Airport (REC)
£58 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport flight. A return flight starts from £100. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from PNZ to REC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PNZ to REC.
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Handy information about Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
Petrolina Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PNZ land on schedule 85% of the time.
To get to Petrolina Airport from central Petrolina, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PNZ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
If you're landing on a late Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near REC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and venture far and wide through Recife and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Recife Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
Recife Airport is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) from central Recife. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Recife in March.
Book your flight from Petrolina Airport to Recife Airport for March if you'd like to explore Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PNZ to REC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Recife. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-west, its top attractions include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.



