Recife to Lisbon (REC–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
REC–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 3,640 miles in approximately 6h 30m. 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, LY | 12 | 32Q, 339 | 7h30-7h35 | – | Star Alliance | AD, AY, EK, LY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Recife
| Metric | REC→LIS | NAT→LIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from REC | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 13 |
| Flight time | 6h 30m | 7h 15m |
Travel Essentials
REC: -03 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 10:00 PM in Lisbon.
Brazilian passport holders enter Portugal and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Portugal shares strong historic ties with Brazil but applies standard Schengen entry rules.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
REC–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from REC to LIS
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
REC to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from REC to LIS ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,640 miles (5,857 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via OPO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Natal (NAT).