Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Recife Airport.
Recife is three hours behind Porto and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your OPO to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Azul Airlines is your gateway to discovering Recife (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Porto Airport to Recife Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering OPO to REC flights, with 70.0% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Recife Airport (REC)
327 € is currently the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Recife Airport flight. Return flights start at 542 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to REC, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Recife Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Porto Airport to Recife Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of all flights leaving Porto Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel near REC if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Recife Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Recife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Recife Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Recife Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Recife in March.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Recife Airport for March if you want to visit Recife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to REC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a trip to Maceio will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are the start of reasons to visit.