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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FCO and REC. Nearest airports to FCO with scheduled service: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 18 mi) · Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 90 mi) · Abruzzo Airport (PSR, 108 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 6 hubs
LIS Lisbon 11h 37m A3ADAZ → ADAYEK Lisbon (LIS) to Recife flights
MAD Madrid 11h 45m ADARAV → ADAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Recife flights
OPO Porto 13h 28m FRW4 → AD Porto (OPO) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 15h 48m AZOSSV → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
GRU São Paulo 16h 5m AZETEY → ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) 22h 40m ARAZLY → ARJALA Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Recife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to Recife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LIS ~11h 37m MAD ~11h 45m OPO ~13h 28m GIG ~15h 48m GRU ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
470
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Recife is 5 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 1:00 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-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Francisco de Sá Carneiro.
Recife is 5 hours behind Rome.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.