How to get fromRecife to Barbadosby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Recife to Barbados by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Recife International Airport
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane REC - BGI
18h 32m
$503–1,704
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 Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane MCZ - BGI
25h 1m
$483–1,736
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane JPA - BGI
26h 39m
$522–2,044
Drive to Campina Grande, fly
1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car
2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)plane CPV - BGI
28h 40m
$519–2,027

Recife International Airport (REC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) flights

4Weekly Planes

15h 54mAverage Duration

$525Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,618.3 km
Duration: 18h 32m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Barbados?

Azul and Copa Airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) 4 times a week.

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Bridgetown(opens in a new window), Barbados(opens in a new window)

Bridgetown (UN/LOCODE: BB BGI) is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". As of 2014, its metropolitan population stands at roughly 110,000.

Things to do in Bridgetown

Kensington Oval(Opens in a new window)

The Kensington Oval is a stadium located to the west of the capital city Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is the pre-eminent sporting facility on the island and is primarily used for cricket. Locally referred to as "The Mecca" of cricket, it has hosted many important and exciting cricket games between local, regional, and international teams during its more than 120-year history.

Carlisle Bay(Opens in a new window)

Carlisle Bay is a small natural harbour located in the southwest region of Barbados. The island nation's capital, Bridgetown, is situated on this bay, which has been turned into a marine park. Carlisle Bay's marine park is a popular spot on the island for scuba diving. Many relics, like anchors and cannonballs, from ships can be found on the ocean floor in Carlisle Bay.

Harrison's Cave(Opens in a new window)

Harrison's Cave is a tourist attraction in the country of Barbados, first mentioned in 1795. Tourists can access the subterranean environment on a tramway.

George Washington House(Opens in a new window)

George Washington House in Barbados is a historic house where the future first U.S. President George Washington visited, in 1751. He was 19 years old at the time, and with his ailing half-brother, Lawrence Washington. In 2011, the property was designated as a UNESCO protected property within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison area.

Places to stay in Bridgetown

Banyan Beach House Villa(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tantalus Villa(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Sandgate(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

A Home Away from Home(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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