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About Recife

Recife, the “Brazilian Venice” of rivers and bridges, blends the historic Recife Antigo with Boa Viagem beach and nearby colonial Olinda.

Recife has nonstop service from 2 cities in our network, plus one-stop connections from many more. The best recent fare departs from Brasilia at 219 US$. Live prices by origin city are below.

Cities with a direct flight
2
Best recent fare
219 US$
From Brasilia
Airports
REC

Best time to visit

September to February is drier with good beach weather; rains concentrate from April to July.

Top things to do in Recife

  1. 01Stroll Marco Zero in Recife Antigo
  2. 02Explore colonial Olinda
  3. 03Take a day trip to Porto de Galinhas
  4. 04Visit Boa Viagem (swim only where permitted)

From the airport to Recife

Aeropuerto Internacional de Recife/GuararapesREC

About 8 km from downtown, right by Boa Viagem

Getting around: Metro, buses, taxis and apps

One of the few big airports minutes from the beach: Boa Viagem is next door.

Before you go

Getting around Recife

Recife/Guararapes international airport is about 11 km from the center, next to the Boa Viagem neighborhood; taxis, apps and the metro connect it with the city. The Aeroporto metro station makes reaching downtown easy, though taxis or apps are more convenient for Boa Viagem and Olinda.

Where to stay in Recife

  • Recife Antigo — The historic quarter by the port, with Marco Zero, colonial streets and a cultural nightlife.
  • Boa Viagem — The main beach district, with a seaside promenade, hotels and restaurants (swim only where allowed under the shark warnings).
  • Olinda — A neighboring colonial city and UNESCO site, with baroque churches, art and views over Recife.

How much does it cost?

Recife is affordable: around 40–80 USD per day covers lodging, food and transport, with pricier options in Boa Viagem.

Is it safe?

Take big-city precautions and watch your valuables, especially at night; at Boa Viagem heed the shark warnings and swim only in permitted areas.

Live prices

Flights to Recife from these cities

2 direct
Best priceBrasiliaBSBDirect219 US$round tripDirect · ~3 hSee →Panama CityPTYDirect—Direct · ~7 hSee →
1The sticker price is real — but it moves fastLow fares last hours or days. If the number works for you, search it today; waiting rarely improves it.
2Nonstop isn’t always pricierCompare before deciding: sometimes the layover saves little money and costs many hours.
3Flexibility = moneyShifting departure 2–3 days can move the fare by 100+ US$. Use the price calendar when searching.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Recife

When is the best time to fly to Recife and at what price?+

September to February is sunnier; fares rise during Carnival and the summer holidays, so book ahead.

How long is the flight to Recife?+

It’s about 3 hours from São Paulo and around 7.5 hours from Lisbon.

Is it safe to swim at Boa Viagem beach?+

There is a shark risk with warning signs; swim only in the marked permitted areas and respect the lifeguards.

How do I find cheap flights to Recife?+

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