Rome to Recife (FCO–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rome to Recife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and REC, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
LIS ~20h 10m GIG ~24h 0m MAD ~26h 39m GRU ~28h 40m OPO ~29h 2m
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Recife is 4 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CET · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 2:00 PM in Recife.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a local Federal Police office.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Recife route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to REC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIS, GIG, MAD, GRU, OPO and EZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Recife is 4 hours behind Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via LIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.