Travelling from Belem Airport (BEL) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Belem Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Belem.
Choose from 12 weekly Belem Airport to Recife Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Azul is the earliest available. Azul operates the last service of the day at 17:05.
Leave enough time to make your BEL to REC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Azul Airlines offers direct flights from Belem Airport to Recife Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Recife — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BEL to REC flights. An impressive 88.46% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belem Airport (BEL) to Recife Airport (REC)
P7,472 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Belem Airport to Recife Airport flight. A return flight starts from P15,184. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book four months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BEL to REC.
The cheapest month for flights from Belem Airport to Recife Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BEL to REC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Belem Airport to Recife Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Belem Airport (BEL)
80% of flights leaving Belem Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of BEL.
Belem Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Belem. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BEL. Whether you have an early flight from Belem Airport to Recife Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
Book a hotel near REC if you have a late Belem Airport to Recife Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and see more of Recife and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Recife Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife Airport, Recife is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Belem Airport to Recife Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Belem Airport to Recife Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BEL to REC in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 193 kilometers south-west to Maceio to check off its popular sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometers north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are among its highlights.