Flights to Igarassu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Igarassu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 33 km (21 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, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 76 km (47 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 Igarassu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igarassu to Salvador | Brazil | 693 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Igarassu to Fortaleza | Brazil | 609 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Igarassu to Maceió | Brazil | 223 km (139 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Igarassu to São Luís | Brazil | 1,196 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Igarassu to Natal | Brazil | 229 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Igarassu to Teresina | Brazil | 924 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Igarassu to Aracaju | Brazil | 417 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Igarassu to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 664 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Igarassu to Serra | Brazil | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Igarassu to Montes Claros | Brazil | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Igarassu to Petrolina | Brazil | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Igarassu to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Igarassu to Caucaia | Brazil | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Igarassu to Camaçari | Brazil | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Igarassu to Palmas | Brazil | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Igarassu to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Igarassu to Parnamirim | Brazil | 217 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Igarassu to Governador Valadares | Brazil | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Igarassu to Mossoró | Brazil | 399 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Igarassu to São José de Ribamar | Brazil | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Igarassu to Juazeiro | Brazil | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Igarassu to Maracanaú | Brazil | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Igarassu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,563 km (3,457 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Igarassu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,495 km (9,628 mi) | about 20 h 37 min |
| Igarassu to Lima | Peru | 4,633 km (2,879 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Igarassu to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,561 km (2,834 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| Igarassu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,728 km (2,317 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Igarassu to Singapore | Singapore | 15,389 km (9,562 mi) | about 20 h 29 min |
| Igarassu to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,170 km (5,077 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Igarassu 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 Igarassu?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the closest large airport at 33 km (21 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 Igarassu city centre?
33 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Igarassu 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.