# REC — Recife (Recife–Guararapes International (Gilberto Freyre))

> REC (Recife–Guararapes International (Gilberto Freyre)) is the main international airport serving Recife, Brazil. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/rec-recife

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Metro Line Sul or Uber/99
- **Typical fare:** R$4.30 metro / R$25–R$40 rideshare
- **Journey time:** 15–25 min to Boa Viagem
- **Pickup point:** Metro station integrated with terminal; rideshare at curb
- **Key warning:** Metro is fastest at peak — but keep bags close, pickpocketing is reported
- **Fare reality (REC → Boa Viagem):** expected R$4–R$40 · concerning R$80+ · likely scam R$120+ unmetered taxi
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 11 km from Boa Viagem; short ride, well-organized. Metro Line Sul connects directly. Petty theft risk at peak hours.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of REC, ranked

1. **Metro Line Sul (integrated)** _(recommended)_ — cost R$4.30, journey 15–20 min, wait Every 10–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Very cheap; Fast
   - Cons: Crowded peak; Watch bags
2. **Uber / 99** _(recommended)_ — cost R$25–R$40, journey 15–25 min, wait 2–5 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Door-to-door; Tracked
3. **Official taxi (fixed-fare)** — cost R$50–R$80, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
4. **Street taxi (unmetered)** — cost R$100–R$150, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Overcharges tourists

## First 30 minutes after landing at REC

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Follow signs to integrated metro station (5 min walk)
4. Tap card or buy ticket at machine
5. Or exit to curb for Uber/99
6. Total to Boa Viagem: 15–25 min

## Common scams at REC

- **Pickpocketing on the metro** (medium risk): Crowded cars at peak hours; phones snatched at platforms. _How to avoid:_ Bag on front, phone away from doors.

## Payment warnings at REC

- Cards accepted; cash needed for metro paper ticket

## Arrival checklist for REC

- VEM card or coins for metro
- Uber/99 installed
- Phone away on metro

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Last updated: June 2026

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