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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 00:46
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 07:16.

The flight takes about 7h 56m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lisbon to Recife.

A direct flight from Lisbon to Recife takes 7h 56m, covering 3,637 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Lisbon to Recife range from £654 to £984, with an average of £796 over the past 12 months. Anything below £654 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the £796 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £572 return via Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI), compared with £843 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Lisbon to Recife flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £46–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Recife flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £596 to £3,459. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Recife are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £349, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Lisbon to Recife usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Recife route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Lisbon to Recife most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Lisbon to Recife. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £763 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £855, a difference of £92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only TAP AIR PORTUGAL operates flights between Lisbon and Recife.

Flying via Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 13m, compared to 12h 53m via Porto (OPO) and 13h 12m via Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID).

Recife is 4 hours behind Lisbon (Brasilia Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Boa Viagem Beach is one of the most viewed places in Recife on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lisbon to Recife flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Azul: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.