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Flights Luanda to Recife (LAD-REC): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Luanda (LAD) to Recife (REC): DT operate ~1/week, ~9.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Per week

$8,000

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9h

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Flight path map from Luanda (LAD) to Recife (REC), great-circle distance 5,293 kmLADLuandaRECRecife5,293 km · ~6h 44m
Luanda(LAD) → Recife(REC) · 5,293 km great-circle distance · approx 6h 44m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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🇦🇴TAAG Angola Airlines

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Flights Luanda -> Recife (LAD-REC) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight LAD -> REC is operated by TAAG Angola Airlines (~1 flights per week, ~9.0h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
TAAG Angola Airlines (DT)23 kg-

USD fares — LAD-REC

Typical economy fares on LAD-REC sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Recife

Recife, Brazil — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Luanda to Recife? Direct LAD-REC flights are operated by TAAG Angola Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the LAD-REC flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 9.0 hours. The LAD-REC route runs roughly 1 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a LAD-REC flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on LAD-REC? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Recife? Recife uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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