Fortaleza to Recife (FOR–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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390 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 3m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD2871+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
12:35 AM
-03
1:50 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5178cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
12:35 AM
-03
1:50 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2913+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
4:45 AM
-03
6:00 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5147cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:15 AM
-03
6:30 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5267cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
10:20 AM
-03
11:35 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4656+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
10:55 AM
-03
12:10 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5705cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
320
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3491+2
LA LATAM Chile
320
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5148cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4036+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2642+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
3:08 AM
-03 T1
4:26 AM
-03
1h 18m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5373cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:10 AM
-03 T1
9:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4655+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
8:50 AM
-03 T1
10:15 AM
-03
1h 25m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3490+1
LA LATAM Chile
320
12:00 PM
-03 T1
1:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4035+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 PM
-03 T1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5265cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
5:40 PM
-03
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
SSA Salvador 3h 55m ADAFAR ADAFAR Salvador (SSA) to Recife flights
BEL Belém 5h 50m ADLATP ADTP Belém (BEL) to Recife flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 6h 1m ADCMLA ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Recife flights
BSB Brasília 6h 5m ADAFAV ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Recife flights
NAT Natal 6h 20m LATP ADTP Natal (NAT) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 6h 55m ADAFAR ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
GRU São Paulo 7h 20m AFAMAR ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
VCP Campinas 7h 23m ADTPUC ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Recife flights
CGH São Paulo 7h 35m ADG3LA ADG3LA São Paulo (CGH) to Recife flights
MAO Manaus 10h 25m G3LATP AD Manaus (MAO) to Recife flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fortaleza to Recife
2 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 390 mi 1h 15m nonstop

FOR–REC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOR–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 25 295 1h15 TP
LA LATAM Chile Also: TP 7 320 1h15 TP
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD, TP
320 Airbus A320 – LA, TP
32N Airbus A320neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + LA (32 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, FOR to REC direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOR to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
234
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fortaleza, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.

FOR–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fortaleza to Recife route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights61 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOR
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOR to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Pinto Martins International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FOR to REC: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro and Tancredo Neves.
Yes, return flights from REC to FOR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FOR to REC

Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FOR to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOR to REC is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro and Tancredo Neves. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.