Travelling from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Each week, there are 76 Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:35 Gol flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:20 with LATAM Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CGH to REC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport available through various airlines, flying to Recife (and then other corners of Brazil) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Azul Airlines.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier operating CGH to REC flights. A reliable 83.98% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Recife Airport (REC)
Right now, Rs25,554 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs46,053. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CGH to REC by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
When it comes to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CGH? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
Consider booking a hotel near REC if you're on a late Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and see more of Recife and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Recife Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Recife in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CGH to REC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are among its highlights.




