Rio De Janeiro to Recife (GIG–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Rio De Janeiro to Recife
8 carriers, 245 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
245 Flights/wk
1,155 mi
2h 45m nonstop
25 1-stop hubs
GIG–REC is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Copa Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop GIG–REC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| G3 GOL | 57 | 738, 7M8 | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 47 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 41 | 320 | 2h45-2h59 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 39 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 33 | 738, 7M8 | 2h45-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 7M8 | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 738 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 320 | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to REC direction.
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245
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to REC.
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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
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Recife is 0 hours
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Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · REC: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
GIG: -03 · REC: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 59m.
Getting to GIG
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
Facts
GIG–REC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Recife route.
Route details
Distance1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights245 out / 250 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GIG to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 59m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 245 nonstop flights per week from GIG to REC. The return direction has about 250 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from REC to GIG 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.
LATAM Brasil operates 3 to 4 daily nonstops. GOL runs 2 to 3. Azul adds 1 to 2 frequencies. Total nonstop departures are around 6 to 9 per day. Block time is about 3 hours 15 minutes for the 1,850 km sector. LATAM and GOL use 737 family equipment. Azul operates A320neo or E195-E2 aircraft.
Most Recife flights depart from Galeao (GIG), Rio's international airport on Ilha do Governador. Some GOL and Azul departures may use Santos Dumont (SDU) downtown. SDU is more convenient for travelers in Copacabana, Ipanema, or Centro. GIG is better for connecting passengers arriving on international flights. Check which airport your booking uses before heading out.
Recife has a tropical climate with rain concentrated from March through August. The dry season from September through February is peak tourism time. Rio has warm summers from December through March with afternoon thunderstorms that can delay GIG departures. Winter months (June through August) are mild and drier in Rio. Neither city gets cold enough to cause ice or snow disruptions.
Recife's Guararapes airport is in the Boa Viagem neighborhood. The beach is less than 3 km from the terminal. A taxi or rideshare takes 5 to 10 minutes. The Recife Metro has a station near the airport on the South Line, but walking from the terminal to the Metro station involves a 10-minute walk that is not well-signed. A rideshare is faster and costs around BRL 15.
Rio de Janeiro to Recife: Brazil's Northeast Beach Corridor
GIG-REC connects Brazil's most famous coastal city to the capital of Pernambuco on the northeastern coast. LATAM, GOL, and Azul combine for 6 to 9 daily nonstops on the 1,850 km sector. Block time is about 3 hours 15 minutes. The route carries a mix of domestic tourism, visiting family traffic, and business travelers. Recife is a major economic center in northeastern Brazil, with a port, tech hub in Porto Digital, and a large university. Carnival season in February or March spikes demand in both directions, as Recife's Carnival is one of Brazil's largest alongside Rio's.
Airport Options in Rio
Rio de Janeiro has two commercial airports. Galeao (GIG) is the main airport for this route, located on an island in Guanabara Bay about 20 km from the Zona Sul beach neighborhoods. Santos Dumont (SDU) sits downtown on the waterfront and is more convenient for passengers originating in central or south Rio. Some GOL and Azul frequencies use SDU instead of GIG. For international arriving passengers connecting to Recife, GIG is the logical choice since international flights land there. Recife's airport sits in the Boa Viagem beach district, making it one of the most conveniently located airports in Brazil. The terminal is a short ride from the main hotel and beach areas.