Recife, Brazil: €1,545 Non-Stop Azul Business Class from Porto (Lie-Flat Seats, Operated by HiFly)

Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aeras has leased a HiFly Airbus A330-200 to operate non-stop flights between Porto and Recife. These planes are equipped with proper business class seats, offering lie-flat beds in a 1-2-1 seating pattern. You can currently buy discounted tickets for this product, starting at €1,545 r/t. This fare includes perks like priority services and three checked bags up to 23kg each.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to trip.com with your selected flight dates.

As mentioned previously, these tickets are sold and marketed by Azul, but operated with a leased Airbus A330-200. You can have a look at the aeroplane (registration 9H-ALC) here.

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The fare rules give no restrictions like a travel or sales period. There is also no minimum stay. You can find departures at the lowest price between October 2025 and February 2026.

Google Flights shows available flight dates, though prices there and on Azul’s website are €200 than what online travel agencies like trip.com offer. You still might consider booking directly with the airline.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Miles & Points

Azul issues these tickets in booking class I. If mileage credits work as usual, you can earn the following miles and points:

Destination

Information & Tips for Recife

Recife, a coastal city in northeastern Brazil, is known for its historic old town, colorful colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Key sights include the 17th-century Recife Antigo district, the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park, and nearby beaches like Boa Viagem. The local currency is the Brazilian real (BRL), and prices are generally moderate—cheaper than in major cities like Rio or São Paulo, though touristy areas can be pricier. The weather is tropical, hot and humid year-round, with a rainy season from April to July, so pack accordingly.

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