Cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro from £116

Cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro from £116

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Tue, Sep 22
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£116
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Fri, Sep 25
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£118
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Sat, Sep 19
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£122
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Thu, Sep 17
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£122
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Mon, Sep 28
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£123
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Wed, Sep 23
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£127
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Mon, Sep 28 – Sun, Oct 4
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£199
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Sun, Sep 27 – Sun, Oct 4
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£204
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Mon, Sep 28 – Sat, Oct 3
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£205
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Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Oct 4
Recife RECRio de Janeiro GIG
£206
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Sat, Sep 26 – Sat, Oct 3
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£116

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£310

Cheapest round-trip

£199

Average round-trip

£321

Nonstop flights in August

£158 – £473

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
396
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 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Gol Transportes Aéreos
------------544
Azul
------------11---
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4343534
Azul
2212211
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4243544
Azul
2212211
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Gol Transportes Aéreos
4455545
Azul
2212222
Weekly flights: 45 totalDaily flights: 6.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 5 flights

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

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

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
8 Aug
36%
27°C21°C
15 Aug
59%
26°C22°C
Sunday
9 Aug
36%
32°C23°C
16 Aug
67%
25°C21°C
Monday
10 Aug
89%
22°C19°C
17 Aug
54%
23°C21°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
83%
20°C19°C
18 Aug
12%
27°C20°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
16%
23°C18°C
19 Aug
17%
29°C22°C
Thursday
13 Aug
26°C18°C
20 Aug
53%
23°C20°C
Friday
14 Aug
29°C22°C
21 Aug
76%
21°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, LATAM Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Recife and Rio de Janeiro have 396 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 Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.

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, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

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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