Travelling from Recife Airport (REC) to Curitiba Airport (CWB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Recife and Curitiba follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your REC to CWB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during 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 discovering Curitiba (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers REC to CWB flights.
Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
Recife Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from REC land on time.
Central Recife to Recife Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to REC? If you've booked an early flight from Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Curitiba Airport (CWB)
Consider booking a hotel near CWB if you're on a late Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Curitiba Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Curitiba and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Curitiba Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Curitiba Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Curitiba. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Curitiba Airport (CWB)
December is the most popular month for flights from Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Curitiba in March.
The warmest month in Curitiba is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Recife Airport to Curitiba Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to CWB in July. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Curitiba. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Brazil, consider Guarulhos, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Curitiba. Natural Science Museum, Reserva Florestal São Domingos and Nelson Rodrigues Theatre are key reasons to visit.