Lisbon to Recife (LIS–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIS–REC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 3,640 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AD, AY, EK | 12 | 32Q, 339 | 7h45-7h50 | – | Star Alliance | AD, AY, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Recife from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→REC | OPO→REC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 2 |
| Flight time | 7h 40m | 7h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · REC: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 2:00 PM in Recife.
Portuguese passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days (180 days total per year). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Guarulhos (GRU), Galeao (GIG), or any Brazilian airport, you receive a stamp. Portugal and Brazil share a special bilateral relationship under the Treaty of Friendship, which also lets Portuguese citizens apply for permanent residency and equal rights (Estatuto de Igualdade) without a visa.
The shared language (with accent and vocabulary differences) makes Brazil the most accessible long-haul destination for Portuguese travelers. To extend your stay beyond 90 days, visit a Policia Federal office at least 15 days before your initial 90 days expire. The extension fee is BRL 200 (about EUR 35). Overstaying triggers a fine of BRL 100 per day (up to BRL 10,000) payable at departure.
Direct flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos run about 9 hours 30 minutes on TAP and LATAM. TAP also flies direct from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro (10 hours), Belo Horizonte, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Salvador, and Brasilia. Porto has seasonal direct service to Brazil. Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), trading at roughly 5.70 BRL per EUR 1. ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itau) dispense reais. Card payments work in cities. No mandatory vaccinations for entry, but yellow fever vaccination is required for visiting the Amazon region, Pantanal, or Mato Grosso.
Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.
Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.
LIS–REC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to REC
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIS to REC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to REC ranges from 7 hours 40 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,640 miles (5,857 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).