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Among airlines operating Lisbon to Recife flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only TAP AIR PORTUGAL operates flights between Lisbon and Recife.

Flights from Lisbon to Recife usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lisbon to Recife:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $790 round-trip via Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI), compared to $1,117 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Lisbon to Recife most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) - 8% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Lisbon to Recife route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,010 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,107, a difference of $97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Recife route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Recife flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Recife are Pina Beach and Boa Viagem Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Recife on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 7:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 7:09 am.

The flight takes about 7h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $1,063. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lisbon to Recife takes 7h 49m, covering 3,637 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Lisbon to Recife flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Porto (OPO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 47m, compared with 13h 00m via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) and 13h 09m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Recife is 4 hours behind Lisbon (Brasilia Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Avis
· Localiza
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Lisbon to Recife range from $866 to $1,322, with an average of $1,063 over the past 12 months. Anything below $866 counts as a good deal.