Travel Recommendation: Brasilia, DF to Pesqueira, PE
Air Travel
- Transport Mode: Air Travel
- Companies: LATAM Airlines, Gol Linhas Aéreas
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes (direct flight options available)
- Distance: 1,600 km (994 miles)
- Costs: Approximately $300 CAD (varies based on booking time and season)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable for air travel
Pro Tip: Book your flights early and keep an eye out for promotional fares, which can significantly lower your costs.
Road Travel
- Transport Mode: Road Travel (Car rental or bus)
- Companies: Local car rental (Hertz, Localiza), Bus companies (Itapemirim, Empresa São Geraldo)
- Duration: Approximately 24 hours by road (with breaks)
- Distance: 2,000 km (1,243 miles)
- Costs: Estimated $150 CAD for fuel (car), $200-$400 CAD for bus tickets (one-way)
- Roads/Routes: BR-060, BR-101
Pro Tip: Plan your stops in advance to break the long journey and refuel, both for your car and yourself.
Combination Travel (Air + Road)
- Transport Mode: Fly to a nearby airport, then drive/bus to Pesqueira
- Companies: LATAM Airlines or Gol to Recife, followed by Localiza for car rental
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours (including flight time and road trip)
- Distance: 1,650 km (1,025 miles, including driving from Recife)
- Costs: Approximately $250 CAD (flight) + $50 CAD (rental car for a day) = $300 CAD total
- Roads/Routes: BR-232 from Recife to Pesqueira
Pro Tip: Check flight arrivals and car availability in advance to ensure a smooth transition from air to road travel.
Final Recommendation
For the most efficient journey from Brasilia to Pesqueira, I recommend traveling by air to Recife and then driving to Pesqueira. This saves significant travel time while allowing for a scenic drive through the beautiful landscape of Pernambuco.