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Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€ 87
Azul Airlines Azul Airlines 2h 45m · Direct Mon, Feb 1
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Cheapest return
€ 142
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Best time to book
June
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 87 and round-trip from € 142. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Feb 1 | Azul Airlines
      € 87 € 340
      74% off
      74% off
      € 340 € 87
    • GIG 11:05
      2h 50m
      Direct
      REC 13:55
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Dec 11 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 98 € 340
      71% off
      71% off
      € 340 € 98
    • GIG 14:50
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 17:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 101 € 340
      70% off
      70% off
      € 340 € 101
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Jan 28 | Azul Airlines
      € 106
      69% off
      € 340 € 106
    • GIG 17:40
      6h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 00:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Dec 11 | LATAM Airlines
      € 107
      32% off
      € 157 € 107
    • GIG 17:40
      6h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 00:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Dec 12 | LATAM Airlines
      € 107
      32% off
      € 157 € 107
    • GIG 19:30
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 02:55
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Dec 14 | LATAM Airlines
      € 107
      32% off
      € 157 € 107
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Jan 29 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Feb 2 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Jan 11 | Azul Airlines
      REC 15:30
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 18:25
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Jan 18 | Azul Airlines
      € 142 € 204
      30% off
      30% off
      € 204 € 142
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 28 | Azul Airlines
      REC 23:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 01:55
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Dec 3 | Azul Airlines
      € 144 € 204
      28% off
      28% off
      € 204 € 144
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Dec 7 | Azul Airlines
      REC 12:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 14:55
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Dec 12 | Azul Airlines
      € 147 € 204
      28% off
      28% off
      € 204 € 147
    • GIG 06:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 09:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Dec 1 | Azul Airlines
      REC 10:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 13:00
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Dec 5 | Azul Airlines
      € 148
      27% off
      € 204 € 148
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Dec 11 | Azul Airlines
      REC 23:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 01:55
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Dec 15 | Azul Airlines
      € 148
      27% off
      € 204 € 148
    • GIG 06:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 09:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Dec 8 | Azul Airlines
      REC 23:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 01:55
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Dec 13 | Azul Airlines
      € 149
      27% off
      € 204 € 149
    • GIG 05:15
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 08:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Nov 27 | Azul Airlines
      REC 23:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 01:55
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 30 | Azul Airlines
      € 160
      22% off
      € 204 € 160
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Dec 12 | Azul Airlines
      REC 23:40
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 02:35
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Dec 19 | Azul Airlines
      € 164
      20% off
      € 204 € 164
    • GIG 23:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 02:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Dec 5 | Azul Airlines
      REC 12:45
      2h 55m
      Direct
      GIG 15:40
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Dec 12 | Azul Airlines
      € 165
      19% off
      € 204 € 165
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      REC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      RIO 16:00
      Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Feb 1 | Azul Airlines
      € 87 € 340
      74% off
      74% off
      € 340 € 87
    • GIG 11:05
      2h 50m
      Direct
      REC 13:55
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Dec 11 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 98 € 340
      71% off
      71% off
      € 340 € 98
    • GIG 14:50
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 17:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 101 € 340
      70% off
      70% off
      € 340 € 101
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Jan 28 | Azul Airlines
      € 106
      69% off
      € 340 € 106
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Jan 29 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Feb 2 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Jan 11 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      24% off
      € 157 € 120
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Jan 26 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Dec 24 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Feb 1 | Azul Airlines
      € 87 € 340
      74% off
      74% off
      € 340 € 87
    • GIG 11:05
      2h 50m
      Direct
      REC 13:55
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Dec 11 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 98 € 340
      71% off
      71% off
      € 340 € 98
    • GIG 14:50
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 17:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 101 € 340
      70% off
      70% off
      € 340 € 101
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Jan 28 | Azul Airlines
      € 106
      69% off
      € 340 € 106
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Jan 29 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Feb 2 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Jan 26 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Dec 24 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • GIG 11:55
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 14:40
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Jan 31 | Azul Airlines
      € 132
      61% off
      € 340 € 132
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • GIG 05:05
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      REC 10:15
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 14 | LATAM Airlines
      € 362 € 519
      30% off
      30% off
      € 519 € 362
    • GIG 07:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 09:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 14 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 353 € 519
      32% off
      32% off
      € 519 € 353
    • GIG 19:10
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:55
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 14 | Azul Airlines
      € 279 € 519
      46% off
      46% off
      € 519 € 279
    • GIG 14:50
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 17:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 101
      81% off
      € 519 € 101
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Azul Airlines
      € 277
      47% off
      € 519 € 277
    • GIG 10:25
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      REC 15:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 16 | LATAM Airlines
      € 308
      41% off
      € 519 € 308
    • GIG 13:45
      2h 50m
      Direct
      REC 16:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 16 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 120
      77% off
      € 519 € 120
    • GIG 19:30
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 22:15
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 16 | Azul Airlines
      € 332
      36% off
      € 519 € 332
    • GIG 05:15
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 08:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Nov 17 | Azul Airlines
      € 249
      52% off
      € 519 € 249
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Feb 1 | Azul Airlines
      € 87 € 340
      74% off
      74% off
      € 340 € 87
    • GIG 14:50
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 17:35
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Intelligent Airlines
      € 101 € 340
      70% off
      70% off
      € 340 € 101
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Jan 28 | Azul Airlines
      € 106 € 340
      69% off
      69% off
      € 340 € 106
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Jan 29 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 16:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 19:05
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Feb 2 | Azul Airlines
      € 109
      68% off
      € 340 € 109
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Jan 11 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      24% off
      € 157 € 120
    • GIG 05:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 07:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Jan 26 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • GIG 19:05
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:50
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Dec 24 | Azul Airlines
      € 120
      65% off
      € 340 € 120
    • GIG 19:00
      2h 45m
      Direct
      REC 21:45
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Dec 12 | Azul Airlines
      € 121
      23% off
      € 157 € 121
    • RIO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      REC 14:00
      Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport is Azul Airlines (from € 87) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport are usually in June, with an average price of € 122. January sees the highest fares, around € 232.

€ 232
€ 177
€ 122
€ 67
    Cheapest
  • € 159
    Nov
  • € 228
    Dec
  • € 232
    Jan
  • € 145
    Feb
  • € 166
    Mar
  • € 149
    Apr
  • € 175
    May
  • € 122
    Jun
  • € 123
    Jul
  • € 156
    Aug
  • € 158
    Sep
  • € 149
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of € 185. August sees the highest fares, around € 333.

€ 333
€ 259
€ 185
€ 111
  • € 185
    Nov
  • € 292
    Dec
  • € 273
    Jan
  • € 239
    Feb
  • € 240
    Mar
  • € 286
    Apr
  • € 306
    May
  • € 243
    Jun
  • € 241
    Jul
  • € 333
    Aug
  • € 297
    Sep
  • € 291
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport is Thursday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 185
€ 169
€ 153
€ 137
    Cheapest
  • € 159
    Mon
  • € 158
    Tue
  • € 167
    Wed
  • € 153
    Thu
  • € 159
    Fri
  • € 154
    Sat
  • € 185
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
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Weekly Schedule

  1. AD2652

    Galeão International Airport

    19:10

    GIG

    2h 45m

    21:55

    REC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AD2926

    Galeão International Airport

    05:00

    GIG

    2h 45m

    07:45

    REC

    - M - - - - S
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  3. AD2641

    Galeão International Airport

    12:20

    GIG

    2h 45m

    15:05

    REC

    S M T W T F S
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  4. LA3082

    Galeão International Airport

    05:05

    GIG

    3h 15m

    Direct

    08:20

    FOR

    S M T - T F -
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  5. LA4611

    Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport

    09:00

    FOR

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:15

    REC

    S M T W T F S

  6. LA3516

    Galeão International Airport

    10:10

    GIG

    3h 15m

    Direct

    13:25

    FOR

    S M T W T F S
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  7. LA4779

    Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport

    14:30

    FOR

    1h 15m

    Direct

    15:45

    REC

    S M T W T F S

  8. G31447

    Galeão International Airport

    14:05

    GIG

    1h 10m

    Direct

    15:15

    CGH

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AD4243

    São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

    17:30

    CGH

    3h 5m

    Direct

    20:35

    REC

    S M T W T F S

  10. LA3791

    Galeão International Airport

    05:25

    GIG

    1h 50m

    Direct

    07:15

    BSB

    S - T W T F S
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  11. LA3401

    Brasília International Airport

    08:30

    BSB

    2h 35m

    Direct

    11:05

    REC

    S M T W T F S

  12. AD4028

    Galeão International Airport

    09:40

    GIG

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:55

    VCP

    S M T W T F S
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  13. AD2805

    Viracopos International Airport

    13:35

    VCP

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:40

    REC

    S M T W T F S

  14. AD2849

    Galeão International Airport

    13:20

    GIG

    1h 15m

    Direct

    14:35

    VCP

    S M T W T F S
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  15. AD4400

    Viracopos International Airport

    18:05

    VCP

    3h 5m

    Direct

    21:10

    REC

    S M T W T - S

  16. G31373

    Galeão International Airport

    10:35

    GIG

    1h 10m

    Direct

    11:45

    GRU

    S M T W T F S
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  17. AD2959

    São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

    14:10

    GRU

    3h

    Direct

    17:10

    REC

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport?

    Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport takes about 2 hours 28 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Recife International Airport (REC).
  • The earliest flight from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport departs at 05:15, and the last departs at 21:25, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Recife International Airport (REC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 253 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 06:20 and arrives in Recife International Airport (REC) at 09:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 21:15 and arrives in Recife International Airport (REC) at 00:10.
    • The distance from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Azul is a very popular airline operating an average of 4515 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport currently start from € 107, and round-trip fares start from € 142. The current lowest fare is a LATAM Airlines flight departing on Fri, Dec 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Gol Intelligent Airlines and Azul operate direct flights from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 26 minutes, and around 44 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport is € 165. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Gol Intelligent Airlines, Azul and Sky Airline are the most popular budget airlines flying from Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 107. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Galeão International Airport to Recife International Airport operates around 45 weekly flights, mainly by Gol Intelligent Airlines and Azul. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Galeão International Airport and Recife International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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