Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Petrolina Airport (PNZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Every week, there are six Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, jump on the 03:20 Azul flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:00 with Azul.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your REC to PNZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azul Airlines offers direct flights from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Petrolina — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul Airlines.
With a dependable 87.04% of services arriving on schedule, Azul Airlines has the best on-time performance for REC to PNZ flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport flight is Rs18,754. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs34,389. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from REC to PNZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from REC to PNZ.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
82% of flights leaving Recife Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from REC.
Central Recife to Recife Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near REC? If you've booked an early flight from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
Book a hotel near PNZ if you have a late Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Petrolina Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Movida, Localiza or National and experience more of Petrolina and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Petrolina Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Petrolina Airport (PNZ) to central Petrolina
Petrolina Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Petrolina. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
October is the most popular month for flights from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Petrolina in March.
When reserving your flight from Recife Airport to Petrolina Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Petrolina, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from REC to PNZ in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Petrolina has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Petrolina, a visit to Salvador will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Aracaju, about 418 kilometres south-east of Petrolina. Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach are key highlights.
