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Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. 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 341 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil, Governador Island, Cristo Redentor, and Ipanema Beach.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 50 | 62 | 53 | 82 | - | 29 | 65 |
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Check-in for a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
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 2.9 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 LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and São Paulo, Salvador, Fortaleza, Santiago de Chile, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Chicago, New Orleans, Fernando de Noronha, Brasília, Denver, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Goiânia, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Panama City, Cincinnati.
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, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Denver, Florianópolis, New York, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Cusco, Los Angeles, Curitiba, Montevideo, Fortaleza, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Dallas, Asunción.
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 Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
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