Flights to Recife
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Recife is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 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 Recife
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife to Salvador | Brazil | 675 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Recife to Fortaleza | Brazil | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Recife to Maceió | Brazil | 202 km (126 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Recife to São Luís | Brazil | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Recife to Natal | Brazil | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Recife to Teresina | Brazil | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Recife to Aracaju | Brazil | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Recife to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 648 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Recife to Serra | Brazil | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Recife to Montes Claros | Brazil | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Recife to Petrolina | Brazil | 635 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Recife to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 997 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Recife to Vila Velha | Brazil | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Recife to Caucaia | Brazil | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Recife to Cariacica | Brazil | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Recife to Camaçari | Brazil | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Recife to Vitória | Brazil | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Recife to Palmas | Brazil | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Recife to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,420 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Recife to Parnamirim | Brazil | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Recife to Governador Valadares | Brazil | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Recife to Mossoró | Brazil | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Recife to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,561 km (3,455 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Recife to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,484 km (9,621 mi) | about 20 h 36 min |
| Recife to Lima | Peru | 4,632 km (2,878 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Recife to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,570 km (2,840 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Recife to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,735 km (2,321 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Recife to Singapore | Singapore | 15,383 km (9,559 mi) | about 20 h 28 min |
| Recife to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,165 km (5,074 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Recife to Nairobi | Kenya | 7,973 km (4,954 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 Recife?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is REC from Recife city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Recife 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.