Travelling from Vitoria Airport (VIX) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Vitoria and Recife are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from VIX to REC start at 00:35 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 07:00 with Azul. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your VIX to REC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Recife (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a breeze with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for VIX to REC flights, with 93.65% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vitoria Airport (VIX) to Recife Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport flight is 45 €. A return plane ticket right now is 90 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from VIX to REC, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from VIX to REC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport.
Handy information about Vitoria Airport (VIX)
80% of flights leaving Vitoria Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from VIX.
Central Vitoria to Vitoria Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near VIX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
If you're getting in on a late Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near REC:
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.
For the best deal, book your ride from Recife Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Recife in March.
Before locking in your flight from Vitoria Airport to Recife Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VIX to REC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its top sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.