Cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro from £82

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1 stop
Sat, Sep 12
Recife RECRio de Janeiro SDU
£82
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Wed, Sep 16
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£88
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 19
Recife RECRio de Janeiro SDU
£91
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Direct
Tue, Sep 15
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£98
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Thu, Sep 17
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£98
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1 stop
Sun, Sep 13
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£104
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Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£165
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Thu, Sep 17 – Tue, Sep 22
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£179
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Tue, Sep 15 – Tue, Sep 22
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£179
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Wed, Sep 16 – Sat, Sep 19
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£179
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Thu, Sep 17 – Wed, Sep 23
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£183
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Fri, Sep 11 – Tue, Sep 15
Recife RECRio de Janeiro SDU
£185
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£258

Cheapest round-trip

£165

Average round-trip

£282

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1861 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---446556
Azul
---212211
Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
6646656
Azul
2212211
Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Gol Transportes Aéreos
5555634
Azul
2212231
Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Friday 6 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4444544
Azul
2212211
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
25°C19°C
18 Jul
27°C18°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
25°C20°C
19 Jul
28°C18°C
Monday
13 Jul
80%
20°C18°C
20 Jul
29°C19°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
58%
21°C17°C
21 Jul
29°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
22°C15°C
22 Jul
25°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
24°C16°C
23 Jul
25°C19°C
Friday
17 Jul
26°C17°C
24 Jul
26°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is 1861 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Airlines. Recife and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Rio de Janeiro takes around 3.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is 1861 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún, Santiago de Chile.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro, Lisbon.
What airports are near Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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