Natal to Recife (NAT–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AD4038
AD Azul
AT7
9:50 AM
-03
10:50 AM
-03
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2684
AD Azul
AT7
3:38 PM
-03
4:36 PM
-03
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2682
AD Azul
AT7
8:05 AM
-03 TT1
9:10 AM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2685
AD Azul
AT7
5:55 PM
-03
7:00 PM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Natal to Recife
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 166 mi 0h 58m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

NAT–REC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul leads the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NAT–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 14 AT7 0h58-1h
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (14 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, NAT to REC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NAT to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
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.

Other ways to reach Recife from Natal

Nearby airports with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Metric NAT→REC JPA→REC CPV→REC
Distance from NAT 99 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 7
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 35m 0h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of NAT with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Natal, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
166 mi / 267 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 0m.

NAT–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Natal to Recife route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 267 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: NAT
IATA / ICAONAT / SBSG
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation273 ft / 83 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NAT to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h. The route covers 166 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NAT to REC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSA, CNF, UDI, BSB, CGH, GIG, EZE, GRU, MCZ, VCP, LIS and AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from REC to NAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA and CPV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NAT to REC

Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NAT to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NAT to REC ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Campina Grande (CPV).