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There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Recife by plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Recife International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane OTP - REC
19h 45m
R$3,177–6,512
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Recife International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane BBU - REC
20h 25m
R$1,614–4,917
Shuttle to Sofia Airport, fly to Recife International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Sofiashuttle
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane SOF - REC
23h 17m
R$3,018–7,924
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)plane OTP - JPA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa to Recife - TIPbus
36h 2m
R$2,571–7,218
Train to Craiova Airport, fly to Recife International Airport
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain
2. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane CRA - REC
35h
R$2,590–8,160
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Greater Natal International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)plane OTP - NAT
2. Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus
32h 53m
R$2,558–7,286
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Recife International Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Sibiubus
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane SBZ - REC
22h 35m
R$2,628–9,673

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights

10Weekly Planes

21h 8mAverage Duration

R$1,610Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Recife.

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Distance: 8,481.4 km
Duration: 19h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Recife, Brazil?

Ulendo Airlink, TAP Portugal, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Recife International Airport (REC) once daily.

Airlines

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Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Recife International Airport via Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 17h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: R$1,800–5,500

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Recife International Airport via Madrid

Ave. Duration: 25h 45m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: R$2,000–7,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Recife International Airport via Porto

Ave. Duration: 28h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,000–7,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Recife International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Fortaleza

Ave. Duration: 18h 35m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: R$1,600–6,500

Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Recife International Airport via Budapest, Madrid

Ave. Duration: 21h 35m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$1,800–6,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Recife International Airport via Madrid

Ave. Duration: 14h 20m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: R$1,800–6,500

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport via Lisboa, Recife International Airport

Ave. Duration: 30h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: R$2,100–6,500

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport via Madrid, Salvador

Ave. Duration: 36h 22m
When: Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,500–7,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Salvador

Ave. Duration: 40h
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: R$2,000–8,000

Flights from Craiova Airport to Recife International Airport via Madrid

Ave. Duration: 27h 45m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: R$2,800–9,500

Flights from Craiova Airport to Recife International Airport via Bologna, Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 29h 45m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: R$2,500–8,000

Flights from Craiova Airport to Recife International Airport via Barcelona, Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 32h 40m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: R$2,500–8,000

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Greater Natal International Airport via Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 30h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: R$2,000–6,500

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Greater Natal International Airport via Milan Bergamo, Lisboa

Ave. Duration: 27h 17m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: R$2,000–6,500

Flights from Sibiu to Recife International Airport via Madrid

Ave. Duration: 14h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: R$2,900–10,000

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Recife(opens in a new window), Brazil(opens in a new window)

Recife is the fourth-largest urban area in Brazil with 4,054,866 inhabitants, the largest urban area of the North/Northeast Regions, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco in the northeast corner of South America. The population of the city proper was 1,653,461 in 2020. Recife was founded in 1537, during the early Portuguese colonization of Brazil, as the main harbor of the Captaincy of Pernambuco, known for its large scale production of sugar cane. It was the former capital Mauritsstad of the 17th century colony of New Holland of Dutch Brazil, established by the Dutch West India Company. The city is located at the confluence of the Beberibe and Capibaribe rivers before they flow into the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a major port on the Atlantic. Its name is an allusion to the stone reefs that are present by the city's shores. The many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges found in Recife city centre characterise its geography and led to the city being called the "Brazilian Venice"., it is the capital city with the highest HDI in Northeast Brazil and second highest HDI in the entire North and Northeast Brazil (second only to Palmas).

Things to do in Recife

Recife Antigo(Opens in a new window)

Recife Antigo (Old Recife) is the historical section of central Recife, Brazil. It is located on the Island of Recife, near the Recife harbor. This historic area has been recently recovered and now holds several clubs, bars and a high-tech center called Porto Digital.

Itaipava Arena Pernambuco(Opens in a new window)

Itaipava Arena Pernambuco is a multi-use stadium in the western suburbs of the Recife metropolitan area, in São Lourenço da Mata, Brazil. It is used mostly for soccer matches and was used to host matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 44,300 spectators. In 2012 Clube Náutico Capibaribe, one of three professional football clubs in the Recife metro area, signed into agreement to become part owners of the new stadium. Beginning in July 2013, Clube Náutico Capibaribe will play all of their home games at Itaipava Arena Pernambuco.

Mirabilandia(Opens in a new window)

Mirabilandia is the only fixed amusement park in the Northeast. It's located between Recife and Olinda. Its area is of 57.000 m². Mirabilandia operates three traveling parks in Brazil, called Universal park, Golden park and American park.

Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue(Opens in a new window)

Kahal Zur Israel (קהל צור ישראל Kahal Tsur Yisra'el, "Rock of Israel", Portuguese: Sinagoga Kahal Zur Israel), located in Recife, Brazil, was the first Jewish congregation in the New World. It was established by Spanish/Portuguese Jews that had taken refuge in the Netherlands fleeing forced conversion and were joined by New Christians who were already living in the colony. There is now a museum on this site of the oldest synagogue site in the Americas.

Places to stay in Recife

Villa Park Hotel Recife(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

VilaHotell Recife - Antigo NovoHotell Recife(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Pousada Lorde Inglês(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Flat Versatti - Próximo Real Hospital Port e Pólo Médico Ilha do Leite(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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