How to get fromRecife to Istanbulby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Recife to Istanbul by plane, car, or bus

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Fly Recife International Airport to Istanbul
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Istanbul (IST)plane REC - IST
16h 44m
₺19,140–60,162
Fly Recife International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane REC - SAW
21h 31m
₺22,143–70,185
Drive to Campina Grande, fly to Istanbul
1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car
2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Istanbul (IST)plane CPV - IST
20h 47m
₺23,918–76,288
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Istanbul (IST)plane JPA - IST
24h 41m
₺25,064–77,036
Bus to Greater Natal International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Natalbus
2. Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Istanbul (IST)plane NAT - IST
22h 43m
₺21,244–68,193

Recife International Airport (REC) to Istanbul (IST) flights

17Weekly Planes

14h 23mAverage Duration

₺19,502Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,541.7 km
Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Istanbul, Turkey?

TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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