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Cheapest one-way trip
£56
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
£101
Average round-trip
£76
Most popular airline
Azul
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Travelers usually depart from Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Terminal Padre Henrique Otte when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1866 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, LATAM Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Rio de Janeiro and Recife have 295 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 55 | 46 | 48 | 53 | - | 36 | 57 |
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Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes | Unknown | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Recife takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?
The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1866 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?
Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, São Paulo, Milan, Rome, Buenos Aires, Fortaleza, Florianópolis, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Foz do Iguaçu, Naples, Bologna, São Luís, Venice, Fernando de Noronha, Genoa, Lima, Curitiba, Goiânia, Florence, Lisbon.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and Rome, Brasília, Milan, São Paulo, Bologna, Venice, Lamezia Terme, Belo Horizonte, Aracaju, Belgrade, Manaus, Naples, Catania, Palermo, Pisa, Bari, Florence, Cagliari, Verona, Genoa.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont.
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.
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, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
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