How long does the flight from Recife to Rio De Janeiro take?

Flight time from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Recife to Rio De Janeiro?

Airline availability for REC to GIG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro?

Direct (nonstop) availability on REC to GIG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio De Janeiro?

Prices on REC to GIG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Recife to Rio De Janeiro flights

Direct and connecting flights from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,859 km (1,155 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 31m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying REC → GIG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Azul	1	1
Gol Transportes Aéreos	1	1

Aircraft on this route

ATR 42/72 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

City: Recife
Country: Brazil
IATA / ICAO: REC / SBRF

Arrival: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil
IATA / ICAO: GIG / SBGL

Operating airlines

Azul (AD)
Gol (G3)

Distance: 1852 km. Duration: 180 minutes.

Other routes from Recife

Other routes to Rio De Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly REC to GIG?

2 airlines operate the REC to GIG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the REC-GIG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on REC to GIG include: ATR 42/72, Boeing 737.

How long is the Recife to Rio De Janeiro flight?

The estimated flight time from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is approximately 2h 31m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Recife to Rio De Janeiro?

The great-circle distance from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is approximately 1,859 km (1,155 miles).

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