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Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Recife:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Recife takes 0h 00m, covering 4,606 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 London to Recife range from £819 to £1,191, with an average of £949 over the past 12 months. Anything below £819 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 48% above the route average of £949. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to Recife are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £422, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Flights from London to Recife may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 1% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London to Recife route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £894 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £1,055, a difference of £161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 24m, compared to 14h 43m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 15h 43m via Porto (OPO).

Recife is 4 hours behind London (Brasilia Time vs British 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.

You can speed up your journey through security by choosing the fast track services at London Airports. At Heathrow (LHR) this costs about £12.50, whilst at Gatwick (LGW) it’s around £5. This service helps you avoid the queues so you have more time to relax in the departures lounge.

After landing at REC Airport there are many other towns that you can easily travel to. For instance, you can get to Boa Viagem in about 6min driving, Candeias in around 30min by car or Cabo de Santo Agostinho in approximately 35min driving.

Ahead of your departure you can stay at hotels at London Airports, which means you can relax ahead of your flight. For example, if you’re flying from Heathrow then you can opt for the ibis London Heathrow Airport, whereas if you’re departing from Gatwick you can go for the Hilton London Gatwick Airport. Both these hotels are a quick journey on foot to the terminal the morning of your flight.

A great way to continue your journey after you land at Recife Airport is by getting a car hire. Upon arrival you’ll find the car hire agencies, like AVIS, Localiza and Unidas on thee ground floor of the terminal building in the arrivals hall.