Non-stop flights from Recife (REC)
Recife Airport (IATA: REC, ICAO: SBRF), also known as Guararapes International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Brazil.It is an international airport and serves the area of Recife, Brazil.Recife Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 44 destinations in 7 countries.
At present, there are 33 domestic flights from Recife.
The longest flight from Recife REC is a 3,990 mile (6,421 km) non-stop route to Orlando MCO. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and is operated by Azul.
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In total there are 7 airlines flying from and to Recife. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Recife
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Recife, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Recife that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Recife. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Recife by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Recife below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Recife
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Recife to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Recife (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Recife
When planning a trip from Recife, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of August, you can fly non-stop to 26 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Recife, you have the option to take a direct flight to 10 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Recife currently offers non-stop flights to 4 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy the Mediterranean areas in the Southern Hemisphere any time of the year, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best times to visit, as hot summer days with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) are frequent.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 2 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy pleasantly warm weather during late spring and summer in the Warm Mediterranean destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, from October to March with temperatures close to 30°C (86°F). This makes it the perfect time for a visit!
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Recife, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
Business class flights from Recife
There are 8 airports that have flights from Recife in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from REC are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Recife
There are intercontinental flights operating from Guararapes International Airport (REC) between Recife and Europe, the United States, Southern America and Africa.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Recife and Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Recife to Europe
Azul: year-round to Porto (OPO) and Madrid (MAD).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Iberia (Oneworld): year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Non-stop flights from Recife to the US
Azul is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Recife to the United States. They fly seasonal to Orlando (MCO).
Non-stop flights from Recife to South America
Azul has a strong network of non-stop flights to Southern America.
Azul: year-round to Aracaju (AJU), Belém (BEL), Belo Horizonte (CNF), Brasília (BSB), Campina Grande (CPV), Fernando de Noronha (FEN), Fortaleza (FOR), Goiânia (GYN), João Pessoa, Paraíba (JPA), Juazeiro do Norte (JDO), Maceió (MCZ), Manaus (MAO), seasonal flights to Mossoro (MVF), year-round flights to Natal (NAT), Petrolina (PNZ), Porto Alegre (POA), Ribeirão Preto (RAO), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Salvador da Bahia (SSA), São José do Rio Preto (SJP), São Luís (SLZ), São Paulo (GRU), São Paulo (VCP), São Paulo (CGH), Teresina (THE), Uberlândia (UDI), Vitória, Espírito Santo (VIX) and Montevideo (MVD).
Gol: year-round to Brasília (BSB), Fernando de Noronha (FEN), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Salvador da Bahia (SSA), São Paulo (CGH), São Paulo (GRU), Buenos Aires (AEP) and Córdoba (COR).
LATAM: year-round to Brasília (BSB), Fortaleza (FOR), seasonal flights to Petrolina (PNZ), year-round flights to São Paulo (CGH), São Paulo (GRU), Buenos Aires (EZE) and Santiago de Chile (SCL).
JetSmart: year-round to Buenos Aires (AEP) and seasonal flights to Buenos Aires (EZE).
Non-stop flights from Recife to Africa
Cabo Verde Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Recife to Africa. They fly year-round to Praia (RAI) and seasonal to Sal, Cape Verde (SID).
International flights from Recife
Flights from Recife to Argentina
There are 3 destinations in Argentina that have non-stop flights from Recife.
You can fly non-stop to Buenos Aires with Gol or JetSmart.
You can fly non-stop to Buenos Aires with JetSmart or LATAM.
You can fly non-stop from Recife to Córdoba with Gol.
All flights to Argentina
Flights from Recife to Cape Verde
If you are looking for a direct flight from Recife to Cape Verde, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Praia and Sal, Cape Verde, you can fly with Cabo Verde Airlines.
All flights to Cape Verde
Flights from Recife to Chile
Santiago de Chile is the only destination in Chile with direct flights from Recife. Direct flights to Santiago de Chile are offered by LATAM.
All flights to Chile
Flights from Recife to Portugal
In Portugal, there are 2 destinations from Recife.
Direct flights to Lisbon are offered by TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Porto is Azul.
All flights to Portugal
Flights from Recife to Spain
In Spain, the only destination that has a direct flight from Recife is Madrid. You can fly non-stop to Madrid with Azul or Iberia (Oneworld).
All flights to Spain
Flights from Recife to United States
There is 1 destination in United States that has a direct connection from Recife, which is Orlando. Direct flights to Orlando are offered by Azul. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in January.
All flights to United States
Flights from Recife to Uruguay
In Uruguay, the only destination that has a direct flight from Recife is Montevideo. Direct flights to Montevideo are offered by Azul.
All flights to Uruguay
Domestic flights from Recife
Flights from Recife to Brazil
There are lots of domestic flights from Recife (REC). 33 airports in Brazil have direct flights from the airport.
All direct flights from Recife to Aracaju, Araripina, Belém and Belo Horizonte are operated by Azul.
Non-stop flights to Brasília are offered by Azul, Gol and LATAM.
All direct flights from Recife to Cajazeiras, Campina Grande and Caruaru are operated by Azul.
You can fly non-stop to Fernando de Noronha with Azul or Gol.
You can fly non-stop to Fortaleza with Azul or LATAM.
All direct flights from Recife to Garanhuns, Goiânia, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Juazeiro do Norte, Maceió, Manaus, Mossoro, Natal and Patos are operated by Azul.
You can fly non-stop to Petrolina with Azul or LATAM.
To Porto Alegre and Ribeirão Preto, you can fly with Azul.
All direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia are operated by Azul and Gol.
To São José do Rio Preto and São Luís, you can fly with Azul.
Non-stop flights to São Paulo are offered by Azul, Gol and LATAM.
The only airline with direct flights to São Paulo is Azul.
Non-stop flights to São Paulo are offered by Azul, Gol and LATAM.
All direct flights from Recife to Serra Talhada, Teresina, Uberlândia and Vitória, Espírito Santo are operated by Azul.
All flights to Brazil
Alternative airports near Recife
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Recife (REC). The nearest airports to Recife (REC) are João Pessoa, Paraíba (JPA) and Caruaru (CAU).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Recife?
There is 1 airport in Recife: Guararapes International Airport (REC).
What is the best airport to fly from Recife?
The most convenient airport to fly from Recife is Guararapes International Airport (REC).
How many airlines fly from Recife?
There are 7 airlines flying from Recife to 44 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly from Recife?
Azul, Gol and LATAM operate most flights from Recife. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Recife?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Recife.
How many nonstop flights are there from Recife?
There are roughly 2,839 flights departing from Recife every month (or 665 flights each week), to a total of 44 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Recife Airport?
The official name of Recife Airport is Guararapes International Airport.
What is the airport code of Recife Airport?
The airport code of Recife Airport is REC.
What are the most popular flights from Recife?
São Paulo, Salvador da Bahia and Brasília are the 3 most popular routes from Recife. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Recife, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Recife?
| Recife to São Paulo | 3h 15m |
| Recife to Salvador da Bahia | 1h 25m |
| Recife to Brasília | 2h 40m |
| Recife to Rio de Janeiro | 2h 55m |
| Recife to Belo Horizonte | 2h 30m |
