Beautiful sunset view of Recife's historic riverside architecture reflecting on the water. — flights from Lisbon to Recife
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Flights from Lisbon to Recife

Nonstop flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) take about 7h 49m (5,857 km). TAP Air Portugal flies it. Lowest fare seen: $439 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Recife

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Beautiful sunset view of Recife's historic riverside architecture reflecting on the water. — arriving in Recife

Airport transfer

REC → Recife, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Lisbon →1 lounge at Lisbon AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Recife →12 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Lisbon to Recife

Carriers on LIS–REC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ TAP Air Portugalnonstop fare seen

Lisbon to Recife fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $439 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$82229 Oct 2026 · TAP Air Portugal$512 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$43917 Nov 2026 · TAP Air Portugal—
Dec 2026$105913 Dec 2026 · TAP Air Portugal$609 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $439 in November 2026, against $609 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lisbon to Recife, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Lisbon to Recife flights

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Recife?
A nonstop flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) takes about 7h 49m, covering 5,857 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Lisbon from Recife by air?
The great-circle distance between Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 5,857 km (3,639 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Lisbon to Recife?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LIS–REC route include TAP Air Portugal. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Lisbon to Recife cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LIS–REC was $439 USD with TAP Air Portugal (nonstop), departing 17 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Recife?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $439 one-way, against $609 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Lisbon to Recife?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Recife visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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