Transfer to/from - Recife airport (REC)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Recife airport (REC)
Transportation
Recife International Airport (REC) features excellent integration with the public transportation system, standing out as one of the few in Brazil directly connected to the Metro via a pedestrian footbridge. Additionally, it has organized areas for ride-sharing services.
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber and 99 services operate regularly. Due to recent changes in traffic organization (effective since mid-2024), the meeting point has changed to improve flow.
Meeting Point (Pick-up):
To board your vehicle, you must head to the Ground Floor (Piso Térreo), exiting through gates A1 or A2 towards the "North Boarding Area" (Área de Embarque Norte). Pick-ups are no longer permitted on the upper floor (which is exclusive for passenger drop-offs).
Metro (CBTU)
The airport is connected to the Aeroporto Station of the Recife Metro network (Metrorec) via a covered pedestrian footbridge that starts in front of the terminal (approx. 500 meters walk).
Line and Destinations:
The station belongs to the South Line (Linha Sul - Blue).
- To the City Center: Take the train towards Recife (Central Station). From there or from Joana Bezerra station, you can transfer to the Center Line towards Jaboatão or Camaragibe.
- To the South: Direction Cajueiro Seco.
Schedule and Frequency:
Operates daily from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. Trains run with a frequency of between 4 and 8 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Fare:
The cost of a single ticket is approximately R$ 4.25 (subject to adjustments). It is purchased at the station's ticket offices.
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Taxis
Taxi service at Recife Airport operates 24 hours a day and is divided into two categories, both located on the Ground Floor, at the arrivals exit.
Special Taxis (Licensed):
These are premium category vehicles (usually from the Coopseta cooperative). They offer pre-established flat rates by zone (fixed fares), which provides certainty about the final cost before getting into the car.
How to hire: You must go to the counters located inside the arrivals hall to pay for the trip and obtain a voucher.
Common Taxis (Regular):
These are conventional white taxis that operate with a taximeter. The queue is located on the outer curb. They are more economical than the special taxis, but the final price depends on traffic conditions.
Estimated travel times:
The airport is located within the urban area, very close to the main hotel zone.
- Boa Viagem (Hotel Zone): 10 to 15 minutes.
- Recife Antigo (Historic Center): 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the city's heavy traffic).
- Olinda: 45 to 60 minutes.
Latest updates: January 04, 2026
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