Taxis at Recife Airport
Beginning your time in this vibrant Brazilian city with a relaxing transfer is the only way to start your vacation. Forget about waiting in long lines for the bus or dragging your luggage through metro stations by using a fast, reliable, and affordable Recife Airport taxi.
There are 120 taxis that are authorized to pick up passengers from the airport. These taxis are white with a red stripe down the door and are called either “Táxi Especial” or “Táxi Aeroporto”. These taxis can be found at the Recife Airport taxi rank, which is open 24 hours a day. The taxis offer seamless journeys into the city center and beyond. The journey time from Recife Airport to the city center will be just 20 minutes, while you can explore a little more of the surrounding areas by traveling to the fishing village of Porto de Galinhas in around 45 minutes.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO CITY | 10.50 € | 10.50 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO PORTO DE GALINHAS | 27 € | 27 € | 45 MIN |
| FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO OLD TOWN | 9 € | 9 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO BOA VIAGEM | 7.20 € | 7.20 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM RECIFE AIRPORT TO OLINDA | 25 € | 25 € | 45 MIN |
Recife Airport taxi price
There are only two types of taxis authorized to operate at the airport: “Táxi Especial” or “Táxi Aeroporto”. Both of these taxis have elevated fares as they offer a specialized and monopolized service. Taxis from Recife Airport offer fixed fares based on your destination, however, it’s important to ask about your fare and agree with your driver before beginning your journey, to avoid being overcharged.
For instance, taking a taxi from Recife Airport 11.6 km to the city center will cost approximately €10.50 (BRL 65). The Old Town (Recife Antigo) of Recife is actually located a little closer to the airport, so the average cost for traveling there will be €9 (BRL 50). To soak up a little sun, the nearby seaside area Boa Viagem is located just a 10-minute drive from the airport, so the Recife Airport taxi price will be €7.20 (BRL 40) on average.
If you’d prefer the peace of mind that comes with being able to pre-pay your Recife Airport taxi service and not having to worry about converting money to pay your driver, you can always pre-book your rides with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the Recife Airport taxi stand?
Recife Airport has one large passenger terminal that’s set out over three levels: Ground Floor, First Floor, and Second Floor. The Refice Airport taxi rank is located on the Ground Floor of the building, just outside of the Arrivals Hall exit doors. You will see the long line of cars with ‘Táxi Aeroporto’ written on the side as you exit onto the curbside. Although the Recife Airport taxi stand is open 24/7, you may have around a 10 to 15-minute wait during peak travel times.
To void any unnecessary waits, you can also pre-book your taxi from the Airport in Recife with a trusted private company such as Welcome Pickups. Pre-booking your ride will guarantee on-time pickups and a personalized meet-and-greet inside the airport.
Tips for using a Recife Airport taxi service
- Recife Airport taxi prices are fixed. Be sure to agree on the price with your driver before beginning your journey.
- Airport taxis have much higher fees than the common taxis found in the city center.
- To avoid the expensive rates of airport taxis, you can also walk to the very end of the passenger terminal, exiting the concourse, and you will find a second unofficial rank of common taxis (Táxi comum) waiting.
- You can’t pay for your Recife Airport taxi by credit card. You will need to bring cash in the local currency of Brazilian Real to pay for your ride.
- Tipping your Recife Airport taxi driver around 10% is common if they helped with your luggage or you’re embarking on a longer journey.
- Not all Recife Airport taxi driver's speak English, you can show your driver your destination on Google Maps to avoid any miscommunication.
- Taking an official Recife Airport taxi is safe, usually. However, if you do experience any issues, such as being overcharged or a rude driver, you can make a complaint to the local tourist police. Just be sure to note the Driver’s ID and the taxi number before making the complaint.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Recife Airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Recife Airport to your hotel
After a long flight and making your way through the airport, the last thing you want to do is join another queue and wait for public transport. Once you reach the city center on the public bus or metro, you will also have another long walk to your hotel, having to drag your luggage through the busy city streets with you.
Instead, why not use a Recife Airport taxi service to get directly from the curb of the airport building to the door of your hotel? Not only are Recife Airport taxi rides fast and direct, but you’ll to able to travel with the comfort that your personal belongings are safely stowed the entire way.