Travelling from Brasilia Airport (BSB) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Brasilia.
Choose from 55 weekly Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport flights. The 04:55 departure with Azul is the earliest you can take. Gol operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
Your BSB to REC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport available through various airlines, getting to Recife (and then other parts of Brazil) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azul Airlines.
GOL Linhas Aéreas stands out as the most punctual carrier for BSB to REC flights, with 87.39% of services landing on schedule.
Handy information about Brasilia Airport (BSB)
Brasilia Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart BSB reach their destination without delay.
Central Brasilia to Brasilia Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BSB:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
If you have a late Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near REC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Recife and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Recife Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Recife. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Brasilia Airport to Recife Airport, consider 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 BSB to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Natal is another well-known 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.