Flights to Olinda
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Olinda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 15 km (9 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, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 96 km (60 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 Olinda
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olinda to Salvador | Brazil | 680 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Olinda to Fortaleza | Brazil | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Olinda to Maceió | Brazil | 208 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Olinda to São Luís | Brazil | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Olinda to Natal | Brazil | 249 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Olinda to Teresina | Brazil | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Olinda to Aracaju | Brazil | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Olinda to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Olinda to Serra | Brazil | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Olinda to Montes Claros | Brazil | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Olinda to Petrolina | Brazil | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Olinda to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Olinda to Vila Velha | Brazil | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Olinda to Caucaia | Brazil | 634 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Olinda to Cariacica | Brazil | 1,488 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Olinda to Camaçari | Brazil | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Olinda to Vitória | Brazil | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Olinda to Palmas | Brazil | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Olinda to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,422 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Olinda to Parnamirim | Brazil | 237 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Olinda to Governador Valadares | Brazil | 1,428 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Olinda to Mossoró | Brazil | 417 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Olinda to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,558 km (3,454 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Olinda to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,483 km (9,621 mi) | about 20 h 36 min |
| Olinda to Lima | Peru | 4,635 km (2,880 mi) | about 6 h 42 min |
| Olinda to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,572 km (2,841 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Olinda to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,731 km (2,318 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Olinda to Singapore | Singapore | 15,381 km (9,557 mi) | about 20 h 28 min |
| Olinda to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,163 km (5,072 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Olinda to Nairobi | Kenya | 7,970 km (4,952 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 Olinda?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 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 Olinda city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Olinda 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.