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How to get fromSão Luís to Pernambucoby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from São Luís to Pernambuco by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Recife International Airport

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    1. Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane plane SLZ - REC
    3h 38m
    R$900–2,458

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sao Luis to Recife - TIPbus bus Recife
    28h 13m
    R$591–697

  3. Drive  1,556.3 km

    1. Drive from São Luís to Recifecar car 1,556.3 km
    20h 59m
    R$966–1,395

  4. Fly to Petrolina

    1. Fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Petrolina (PNZ)plane plane SLZ - PNZ
    4h 53m
    R$1,085–4,903

São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR$647Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,237.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between São Luís, Brazil and Pernambuco, Brazil?

Azul and LATAM Chile fly from São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Recife International Airport (REC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Progresso operates a bus from Sao Luis to Recife - TIP once daily. Tickets cost R$550–650 and the journey takes 27h 30m.

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