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How to get fromRecife to San Salvadorby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Recife to San Salvador by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Recife International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane REC - SAL
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    17h 42m
    $352–1,303

  2. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane JPA - SAL
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    19h 34m
    $449–1,641

  3. Drive to Campina Grande, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car car
    2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane CPV - SAL
    3. Take the bus from San Salvador Airport to San Salvadorbus bus
    27h 36m
    $448–1,626

Recife International Airport (REC) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,496.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and San Salvador, El Salvador?

There is no direct connection from Recife to San Salvador. However, you can take the bus to Recife Airport, walk to Recife International Airport (REC) airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, then take the bus to San Salvador. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa, take the taxi to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL), walk to San Salvador Airport, then take the bus to San Salvador.

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