Flights from Rio de Janeiro Flights to Recife

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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Last updated on: 04-04-2026

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

GIG

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport

Recife

Brazil

REC

Guararapes International Airport

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Distance

1,154 miles · (1,857 km)

Flight time

2 hours and 45 minutes

Airlines

Azul
Gol

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800

Rio de Janeiro to Recife Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from GIG to REC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Recife

What is the best time to visit Recife?

🌴 Tropical

Recife is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Recife is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Recife

REC

Airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Airline-specific flight schedules from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro GIG to Recife REC. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their GIG REC flight schedule.

Azul flight schedulefrom Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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Rio de Janeiro to Recife Flights

Flights from GIG to REC are operated 54 times a week, with an average of 8 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:35 - 22:35. The earliest flight departs at 01:35, the last flight departs at 22:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1,154 miles (or 1,857 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Recife?

There is 1 airport in Recife: Guararapes International Airport (REC).

How many flights per week are there from GIG to REC?

There are 54 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (as of April 2026).

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

2 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

How far is Recife from Rio de Janeiro?

The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is 1,154 miles (1,857 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from GIG airport to REC airport?

Azul and Gol are flying nonstop from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

What alliances have direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

There are no alliances flying direct from Rio de Janeiro to Recife at the moment.

What classes are available from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

Aircraft types that fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife:

Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

The earliest flight departs at 01:35 from Rio de Janeiro and arrives at 04:25 at Recife.

What is the latest flight available from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

The latest flight departs at 22:35 from Rio de Janeiro and arrives at 01:20 at Recife.

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Non-stop flights from GIG to REC

1,154 miles (1,857 km) · 2h 45m

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