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

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390 mi airlines 32/wk
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AD2913
AD Azul
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4:45 AM
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6:00 AM
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1h 15m
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AD4656
AD Azul
320
10:10 AM
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11:25 AM
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LA3491
LA LATAM
321
2:10 PM
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AD2725
AD Azul
295
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AD Azul
320
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AD2642
AD Azul
295
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320
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Fortaleza to Recife
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 15m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

FOR–REC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FOR–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 25 295, 320 1h15 – – –
LA LATAM Airlines 7 321 1h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD
320 Airbus A320 – AD
321 Airbus A321 – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + LA (32 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FOR to REC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FOR to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
UDI ~7h 20m AEP ~12h 15m EZE ~12h 28m SCL ~14h 5m BEL ~15h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
223
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.
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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.
Facts

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 flights32 out / 25 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: FOR
Full namePinto Martins International Airport
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 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 FOR to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Pinto Martins International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from FOR to REC. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDI, AEP, EZE, SCL, BEL, SSA, SLZ, CNF, MAO, BSB, THE, GIG, GRU, VCP, NAT, CGH, MAD, LIS and MVD. 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.
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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 and LATAM Airlines. With 32 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. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 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.