Atlanta to Recife (ATL–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ATL and REC. Nearest airports to ATL with scheduled service: DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK, 18 mi) · Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN, 79 mi) · Columbus Airport (CSG, 83 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
GRU São Paulo 13h 49m DL ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 15h 10m DL ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
MAD Madrid 21h 30m AMDL ADAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Recife flights
EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) 30h 48m DL ARJALA Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Recife flights
SCL Santiago 37h 43m DL LA Santiago (SCL) to Recife flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Recife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ATL and REC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
302
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → REC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
REC → ATL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 7:00 PM in Recife.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Recife route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to REC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Atlanta.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.