Flying from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport.
Porto Alegre and Recife are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from POA to REC start at 07:15 — the earliest with Azul. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Azul. In total, you can choose from 11 weekly Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your POA to REC flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Recife (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Azul Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates POA to REC flights is Azul Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.48% of the time.
Handy information about Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Porto Alegre Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Porto Alegre to Porto Alegre Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near POA. Whether you have an early flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
Book a hotel near REC if you're taking a late Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Recife Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Recife Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Recife in March.
Lock in your flight from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport for March if you'd like to go to Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from POA to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are among its highlights.