Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
Flights starting at £151. Choose between LATAM Airlines, Azul, or Gol Transportes Aéreos to find the best price.
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Travelers usually depart from Santos Dumont, or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1861 km. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Rio de Janeiro and Recife have 130 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Azul on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Gol Transportes Aéreos on Mondays, and Wednesdays.
LATAM Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes | |
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes | |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
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 1861 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, Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and London, São Paulo, Dublin, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Santiago de Chile, Lima, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Manaus, Brasília, Curitiba, Cusco, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Fortaleza, Porto Seguro, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Cuiabá.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and Dublin, London, São Paulo, Salvador, Malta, Fortaleza, Manchester, Petrolina, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Macapá, Lisbon, Singapore, Foz do Iguaçu, Caracas, Belfast, Brasília, Berlin, Manaus, Uberlândia, Ipatinga.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Santos Dumont. But there are other airports nearby, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Santos Dumont. It is also served by Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
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.
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