Flights to Abreu e Lima
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Abreu e Lima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,865 ft, REC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 33 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Abreu e Lima
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abreu e Lima to Salvador | Brazil | 686 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Fortaleza | Brazil | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Maceió | Brazil | 215 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Abreu e Lima to São Luís | Brazil | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Natal | Brazil | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Teresina | Brazil | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Aracaju | Brazil | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Serra | Brazil | 1,478 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Montes Claros | Brazil | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Petrolina | Brazil | 637 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Vila Velha | Brazil | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Caucaia | Brazil | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Cariacica | Brazil | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Camaçari | Brazil | 651 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Vitória | Brazil | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Palmas | Brazil | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Parnamirim | Brazil | 225 km (140 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Governador Valadares | Brazil | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Mossoró | Brazil | 406 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,563 km (3,457 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,492 km (9,626 mi) | about 20 h 37 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Lima | Peru | 4,632 km (2,878 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,563 km (2,836 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,731 km (2,319 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Singapore | Singapore | 15,388 km (9,561 mi) | about 20 h 29 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,169 km (5,076 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Abreu e Lima to Nairobi | Kenya | 7,975 km (4,955 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Abreu e Lima?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). The others, JPA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is REC from Abreu e Lima city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Abreu e Lima on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.