Flights Lisbon → Recife
LIS → REC
Route overview
The flight route operates from Lisbon to Recife, utilizing an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Recife opened in 1958 and currently handles approximately 8,631,385 passengers annually.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Recife (REC) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Recife: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Recife (REC) heads south-west for about 5,857 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-REC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LIS-REC
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-Recife route is about 5,857 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
