Which airport should I fly into for Cabo de Santo Agostinho?

For long-haul and international flights, Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the main gateway near Cabo de Santo Agostinho. The closest airport, Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Cabo de Santo Agostinho?

The nearest is about 14 mi (22 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Cabo de Santo Agostinho?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Cabo de Santo Agostinho

The closest airports to Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil is Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
REC	Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International AirportRecife, Brazil	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	International
CAU	Caruaru AirportCaruaru, Brazil	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr	Regional
JPA	Presidente Castro Pinto AirportJoao Pessoa, Brazil	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
QXC	Fazenda Sao Braz AirportBarra De Santo Antonio, Brazil	83 mi / 133 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
CPV	Presidente Joao Suassuna AirportCampina Grande, Brazil	92 mi / 148 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
MCZ	Zumbi dos Palmares AirportMaceio, Brazil	99 mi / 159 km	2 hr 18 min	Regional
QGP	Garanhuns AirportGaranhuns, Brazil	105 mi / 169 km	2 hr 26 min	Regional
APQ	Arapiraca AirportArapiraca, Brazil	150 mi / 241 km	3 hr 29 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Cabo de Santo Agostinho. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with REC.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near REC saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Cabo de Santo Agostinho is Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 min by road.