Rio De Janeiro to Recife (GIG–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–REC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP | 37 | 738, 7M8 | 2h27-2h50 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, TP | 24 | 32N | 2h41-2h45 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · REC: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
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.
GIG–REC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.