Travelling from Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sao Luiz and Recife are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from SLZ to REC start at 04:55 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 19:10 with Azul. In total, you can choose from 11 weekly Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport flights.
Your SLZ to REC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Recife (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines on this route.
Azul Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SLZ to REC flights, with 86.11% of its services arriving on schedule.
Handy information about Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ)
81% of flights leaving Sao Luiz Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SLZ.
Central Sao Luiz to Sao Luiz Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SLZ? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Recife and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Recife Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
Recife Airport is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) from central Recife. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport for March if you want to explore Recife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SLZ to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey about 193 kms (120 miles) south-west to Maceio to check off its leading sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Recife. No journey is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.