Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Recife takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

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The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1861 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

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Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto, Curitiba.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, São Paulo, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus, Buenos Aires, Fortaleza, Asunción, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Boston, Belo Horizonte, Chicago, Barcelona, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle, Santiago de Chile.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

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Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.

Question 8

What airports are near Recife?

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The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

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Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Recife with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

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Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

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There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional

Question 13

How many airports are there near Recife?

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There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in June	£87 – £288
Most popular airline	Azul

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Conventional taxi	20-40 min	R$50 – R$80; metered fare; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	20-40 min	R$30 – R$60; app-based pricing; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport bus (Linha 042)	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare; exact change recommended	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	most affordable option
Conventional bus to Boa Viagem	25-45 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	Boa Viagem beach area
Private transfer	20-40 min	R$100 – R$180; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental car	20-40 min	R$120 – R$250; per day; varies by vehicle type	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	4	3
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 08.06	Tue 09.06	Wed 10.06	Thu 11.06	Fri 12.06	Sat 13.06	Sun 14.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	4	3	4	4	4	4	5
Azul	1	2	1	1	2	---	1
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Sunday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 15.06	Tue 16.06	Wed 17.06	Thu 18.06	Fri 19.06	Sat 20.06	Sun 21.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	5	3	5	4	4	4	6
Azul	2	2	1	1	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 6 flights

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Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	3	5	4	6	3	5
Azul	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Friday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	30°C	25°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	30°C	24°C
May	29°C	24°C
June	28°C	23°C
July	27°C	22°C
August	27°C	22°C
September	27°C	23°C
October	28°C	23°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C