Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Manaus Airport (MAO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Manaus's timezone is UTC-4, making Manaus one hour behind Recife.
Flights from REC to MAO start from 22:35 — the first with Azul. The last service of the day is at 22:35 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Recife Airport to Manaus Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your REC to MAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Azul Airlines is your gateway to exploring Manaus (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul Airlines on this route.
Azul Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for REC to MAO flights, with 84.0% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Manaus Airport (MAO)
$173 is the best price for a one-way Recife Airport to Manaus Airport flight. A return flight starts from $350. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from REC to MAO.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
82% of flights departing from Recife Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of REC.
To get to Recife Airport from central Recife, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near REC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Manaus Airport (MAO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Recife Airport to Manaus Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAO instead:
Grab a Manaus Airport rental car and discover Manaus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Movida and vipservice are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Manaus Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Manaus Airport (MAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Manaus in March.
The warmest month in Manaus is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Recife Airport to Manaus Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to MAO in June. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Itacoatiara is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manaus. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
Parintins is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 386 kilometres east of Manaus. No trip is complete without experiencing Associação Folclórica Boi-Bumbá Garantido - Cidade Garantido, Santuário Boi Garantido and N S do Carmo Cathedral.