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

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390 mi airlines 57/wk
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✈ 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
TP5147cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:40 AM
-03
6:55 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2913+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 AM
-03
6:55 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4656+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
10:25 AM
-03
11:45 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5267cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
10:25 AM
-03
11:45 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3491+2
LA LATAM Chile
321
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5705cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
319
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5148cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
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
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AD2642+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
3:40 AM
-03 TT1
5:00 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TP5373cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:10 AM
-03 TT1
9:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4655+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
8:50 AM
-03 TT1
10:15 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3490+1
LA LATAM Chile
320
12:00 PM
-03
1:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4035+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5265cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:40 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fortaleza to Recife
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 15m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

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, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h15-1h20 TP
LA LATAM Chile Also: TP 7 321 1h15 TP
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD, TP
319 Airbus A319 – TP
321 Airbus A321 – LA
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
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOR to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
218
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 to 1h 20m.

FOR–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fortaleza to Recife route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 37 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
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 approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from FOR to REC. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDI, MVD, EZE, SCL, BEL, SSA, SLZ, MAO, BSB, CNF, GIG, VCP, GRU, THE, CGH, MAD, NAT, LIS and AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FOR to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOR to REC ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via UDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.