There are 3 ways to get from São Luís to Recife by plane, bus, or car
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São Luís Airport (SLZ) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from São Luís to Recife is to bus which costs R$ 550 - R$ 700 and takes 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from São Luís to Recife is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from São Luís to Recife. However, there are services departing from Sao Luis and arriving at Recife - TIP via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
The distance between São Luís and Recife is 1225 km. The road distance is 1556.3 km.
The best way to get from São Luís to Recife without a car is to bus which takes 27h 40m and costs R$ 550 - R$ 700.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from São Luís to Recife, including transfers.
São Luís to Recife bus services, operated by Progresso, depart from Sao Luis station.
The best way to get from São Luís to Recife is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 550 - R$ 700 and takes 27h 40m.
São Luís to Recife bus services, operated by Progresso, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between São Luís to Recife is 1556 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from São Luís to Recife.
What companies run services between São Luís, Brazil and Recife, 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.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from São Luís Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$650–2,400
Flights from São Luís Airport to Recife International Airport via Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$650–2,400
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from São Luís Airport to Recife International Airport via Fortaleza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$900–2,300
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- maisprogresso.com.br
Bus from Sao Luis to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$550–650
- Schedules at
- maisprogresso.com.br
- Book at
- maisprogresso.com.br
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