Cheap flights from Recife to Amsterdam

The expensive stretch is the December holiday season and school holiday weeks, when fares are usually higher; working back from that, November is the cheapest month in the calendar on this page, while October and the early spring months can also work if your dates are flexible. The calendar runs from October to August, so compare the whole span rather than one month. Weekday and weekend departures can price differently, so check the calendar day by day, and book earlier when travelling in the last two months before departure. Check both directions, because the cheapest combination is not always the cheapest single fare.

LATAM Airlines and Latam Airlines Brasil are the first names many travellers check on this route, with GOL Linhas Aereas S.A. and Azul also listed; TAP Portugal, Iberia, Swiss and Turkish Airlines broaden the European options, and American Airlines and Delta Air Lines complete the list. All of these itineraries connect, so the real difference is the fare brand: compare checked baggage, carry-on size, meals, seat selection and change rules before you pay, and make sure the operating carrier on each leg is the one your ticket names.

Schiphol is a large airport, so allow time for walking between gates and follow the signs to arrivals without rushing. Public transport, taxis and airport shuttles are the usual ways into town, and late arrivals should check onward service times before leaving the terminal. Keep your passport and any onward documents handy, because arriving and connecting passengers use different flows.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Dutch

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+31

Internet domain

.nl

Population of Amsterdam

921 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what each fare includes before you rely on a low headline price, especially checked bags, carry-on size and seat choice.
• Confirm that both legs use the airports you expect, with Guararapes International in Recife and Schiphol in Amsterdam as the endpoints.
• Compare connection times and whether the whole journey is on one ticket or separate tickets.
• Book further ahead for December and school holiday periods than for November or other quieter months.
• Verify passport validity and any entry requirements for the Netherlands before purchase.
• Recheck the calendar for both directions, because the cheapest month can differ on the return.