How To Get From Recife Airport To City Center – All Possible Ways

Last updated on August 6th, 2022 at 10:10 pm

We will write how to get from Recife airport to city center. The distance from Recife Airport to city center is 11 kilometers and the travel time from Recife airport to city is around 20 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 35-45 minutes.

The cheapest way from Recife airport to city center is by bus for 4 BRL which is less than €1 and if you go by taxi will be around €8-10. Most of the public buses are passing by Prai Boa Viagem and city center.

You can also rent a car in Recife airport or get a private transfer. Read here Brazil sim card for tourist, how to get a CPF Brazil for foreigners, Brazilian food, how to get from Sao Paulo airport to city center, Salvador de Bahia airport to city center, Rio de Janeiro airport to Copacabana and Ipanema and how to get from Rio de Janeiro airport to city center.

RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

AIRPORT PUBLIC BUS RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Recife airport to city center is by bus. There are a few buses leaving from Recife airport to city center are available 24/7 running every 20-30 minutes starting from 4 am to 11 50 pm. The most popular are Bus Number 33 and 42 going from Recife airport to Praia de Boa Viagem and city center.

The bus travel time from Recife airport to city center is around 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic. If you are heading from the airport to Praia de Boa Viagem the travel time is only 10 minutes since is very close. The buses are leaving at Arrivals Terminal 1 and you will see them easily.

The bus fare from Recife airport to Praia de Boa Viagem and city center is around 4 BRL which is less than €1. You can also get the Bus Number 152 (Jordão de Baixo passing by Boa Viagem), Bus Number 153 (Brigadeiro Ivo Borges) and Bus Number 163 (Cajueiro Seco).

METRO RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY

You can go by metro from Recife airport to city center. The metro fare from Recife airport to city center is 4 BRL which is less than €1 per person and the metro is running every 4-10 minutes starting from 5 am to 11 pm.

The travel time by metro from Recife Airport to city center is around 35 minutes. You will have to walk crossing the bridge 500 meters until the metro station from the airport.

RECIFE METRO MAP

The Metro in Recife has two Metro Lines connecting the airport you will have to take the Blue Line. The metro fare is starting from 4 BRL which is less than €1. The metro schedule at Recife is starting from 5 am to 11 pm.

BY TAXI RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Recife to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 20 minutes and the taxi fare from Recife Airport to city center is around 50 BRL which is €7-8. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

Taxi fare from Recife airport to Boa Viagem is 40 BRL and to Olinda town is 80 BRL.

UBER RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you are ordering Uber in Recife you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with the app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around €4-8 depending on your destination and time of the day with Uber from Recife Airport to city center.

CAR RENTAL AT RECIFE AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Recife’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Recife. It will take you 20 minutes to get to Recife from the airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around €30-40 per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Recife. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Recife.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Recife. Prices are around €18 and you will be able to fit up to 6 people. It could be €3 per person.

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For sure private transportation will be so comfortable same like taxi, they will wait for you and drive to your final destination without you worrying of anything!

BEST WAY FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The best way from Recife Airport to city center if you are traveling alone is the bus or the metro if you are staying close to a Metro Station in city center. The bus is comfortable less than €1 for going to Praia Boa Viagem. You can even go walking distance from the airport since it’s only 2 kilometers distance.

The most comfortable way if you are traveling 2-3 people or with so much luggage is getting Uber or a taxi from the airport. Since you will save a lot of time to reach to your destination and you will pay around €2-4 per person.

ACCOMMODATION IN RECIFE

There are numerous hotels and B&B that you can choose from Recife. Accommodation price can take you around $10-12 USD if you sleep in a dorm. For mid budget accommodation starts at $40-60 USD and more than $100 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Brazil. Click here to get $30 USD off your first booking with AirBnB!

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN BRAZIL

A total of $10 USD dollar can be your daily food budget travel in Brazil. Local food in a local restaurant will start from $3-5 USD. And you can get snack like street foods for $1 USD. You can buy a combination of acai and cheese with a drink for only $1-2 USD.

BEST TIME TO VISIT IN BRAZIL

You can go to Brazil any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Brazil because is the sunniest also the peak season. October to November are the months ideal for those working with a budget, because its is considered the low season in the country.

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ATMS AND CASH IN BRAZIL

The official currency of brazil is called Brazilian Reais (BRL). And $1 USD=5 BRL. ATM’s are available all throughout the country but my advise to you is to us those are inside the banks. And it is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because fees for transaction tend to be higher for foreign cars.

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