Flying from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Sao Paulo and Recife are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from 36 weekly Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Azul is the earliest available. Azul operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
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 catch your VCP to REC flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Recife (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering VCP to REC flights, with 76.0% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Recife Airport (REC)
Rs21,387 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs44,584. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VCP to REC.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from VCP to REC.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
74% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport is around 97 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near VCP:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel near REC if you're catching a late Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Recife Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport to Recife Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from VCP to REC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Natal is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without a visit to Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.