Cheap flights to Recife

Cheap flights to Recife

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From Sao PauloFeb 2, 1 stop $97
• From Rio de JaneiroSep 19, 1 stop $123
• From Buenos AiresDec 11, 1 stop $259
• From MadridNov 27, nonstop €337
• From LisbonNov 24, 2 stops €376
• From CasablancaDec 10, 1 stop $530
• From IstanbulNov 11, 2 stops €549

When it’s cheapest to fly to Recife

November, December and February, going by fares found this week from 7 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 41% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 5% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 15% above each city’s cheapest month
4. FebFebruary 2027: about 12% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in Recife

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991–2020 normals.

Source: Recife on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in Recife

Flights land at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre (REC, 9 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Recife at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• Kiwitaxi from Guararapes-Gilberto FreyrePrivate car or minivan at a fixed price, booked in advance.
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Car hire

• Car hire at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre (REC)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in RecifeDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in Recife

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand 5 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $100 per person
• Recife Custom Private Walking Tour with A Guide 3 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $62.79 per person

• All tours in Recife on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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Mobile data in Brazil

A travel eSIM for Brazil costs from $4. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4
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• 3 GB, 3 days$9
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• 5 GB, 7 days$12
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