Aracaju to Recife (AJU–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD2641
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
1:16 PM
-03
11:30 AM+1
-03
22h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5016cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
2:50 PM
-03
4:10 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2767+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
2:50 PM
-03 TT1
4:10 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5021cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
7:50 PM
-03
9:10 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4331+2
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
7:50 PM
-03 TT1
9:10 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5071cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
8:20 AM
-03 TT1
9:45 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2634+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
8:20 AM
-03
9:45 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5411cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
12:50 PM
-03 TT1
2:15 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4330+2
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
1:40 PM
-03
3:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Aracaju to Recife
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 246 mi 1h 20m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

AJU–REC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras leads the route. The flight covers 246 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AJU–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 15 AT7 1h20-22h14 TP
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AJU to REC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AJU to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Recife from Aracaju

Nearby airports with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Metric AJU→REC MCZ→REC SSA→REC
Distance from AJU 134 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 29 29 87
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 37m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of AJU with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Recife is 0 hours the same as Aracaju.
AJU: -03 · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Aracaju, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
246 mi / 396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 22h 14m.

AJU–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aracaju to Recife route.
Route details
Distance246 mi / 396 km
Flight time1h 20m to 22h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: AJU
IATA / ICAOAJU / SBAR
TimezoneAmerica/Maceio
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AJU to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 22h 14m. The route covers 246 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from AJU to REC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VCP, GIG, SSA, CNF, GRU, BSB and CGH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from REC to AJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCZ and SSA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AJU to REC

Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AJU to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AJU to REC ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 22 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 246 miles (396 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ) and Salvador (SSA).