Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Montevideo and Recife are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MVD to REC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Azul Airlines has direct flights from Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Recife — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Azul Airlines on this route.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MVD to REC flights. An impressive 93.75% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from MVD arrive at their destination without delay.
Montevideo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MVD:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Follow your own route with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and chase adventure across Recife and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Recife Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Recife. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Montevideo Airport to Recife Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MVD to REC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a trip to Maceio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Natal is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.