Airfare to Recife, Brazil

Recife is the capital of Pernambuco state, on the Capibaribe River. Check out the neat shopping in the cells of a former prison at Casa de Cultura de Pernambuco, or travel to Olinda for some views of historic architecture.

Airfare to Recife will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible - avoid these dates.

Also consider flights into Natal, Brazil. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. Gol Transportes Aereos flies to Recife. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.

Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights - and competition - from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.

Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. Varig is the national airline. However, TAM, TAP Portugal and other airlines also stop in Recife.

The most expensive air tickets to Recife are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.

Summary of Money Saving Tips:

• Fly mid-week
• Book your holiday during the off-peak season
• Consider flying into Natal, Brazil and traveling overland to Recife via train or bus
• Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
• Check out carriers besides the national airline - they may undercut the monopolistic competition

For more information on Recife, check out BootsnAll's Brazil Travel Guide.