How to get fromRecife to Bucharestby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Bucharest by plane or bus

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Fly Recife International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane REC - OTP
15h 47m
$654–1,404
Fly Recife International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane REC - BBU
21h 45m
$435–1,505
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane JPA - OTP
24h 34m
$480–1,642

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

12Weekly Planes

14h 22mAverage Duration

$357Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,482.7 km
Duration: 15h 47m

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

Iberia, Tarom, and three other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily.

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Bucharest(opens in a new window), Romania(opens in a new window)

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media centre in the country with a significant influence in Eastern Europe as well. In geopolitical regards, Bucharest has been and still is an important capital of a state situated in Central and Eastern Europe, where noteworthy summits had taken place (for example the 2008 Bucharest summit). It is also a city with a significant influence in terms of education, tourism, research, technology, health care, art, fashion, sports, and politics. Bucharest is a major economic center in Romania, with a diverse and growing economy that includes industries such as IT, finance, and manufacturing. The city has also seen significant investment in infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and public transportation systems being built to improve connectivity and mobility. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the banks of the Dâmbovița river, less than 60 km north of the Danube River and the border with Bulgaria. It is also one of the most populated cities of the European Union (EU) within city limits and the most populated capital in Eastern Europe. It was the capital of Wallachia from 1659 to 1859 and the capital of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (Romanian United Principalities, later the Kingdom of Romania) from 1859 to 1881.

Places to stay in Bucharest

Matisse Bucharest Old Town(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Old City 3BR - Bright & Spacious - 100sqm(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good