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There are 4 ways to get from Recife to Athens by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Recife International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeREC - ATH
    15h 24m
    €610–1,039

  2. Bus to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Maceióbus
    2. Fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeMCZ - ATH
    22h 50m
    €279–1,031

  3. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to João Pessoabus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeJPA - ATH
    23h 5m
    €309–1,164

  4. Bus to Greater Natal International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Natalbus
    2. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeNAT - ATH
    23h 28m
    €330–1,240

Recife International Airport (REC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€250Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Athens, Greece?

TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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