Travelling from Melbourne to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Recife International Airport is located in Recife.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to REC.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Recife International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to REC flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Recife International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Pick up a Recife International Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Recife International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife International Airport, central Recife is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Recife International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Recife International Airport is 838 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.559 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to REC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Recife International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Recife International Airport (REC)
January is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Recife International Airport (REC). Plan your visit to Recife in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to REC plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Recife to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Recife International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Recife
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Recife International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Recife:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea are essential stops on your Recife itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel around 177 kilometres southwest to Maceio to tick off its top attractions. From Ponta Verde to Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Natal is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
