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

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166 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 48m ago
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TP5235cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
9:50 AM
-03
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AD4038+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
9:50 AM
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TP5425cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
7:30 PM
-03
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AD2684+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
7:30 PM
-03
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-03
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TP5285cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
8:00 AM
-03 T1
9:05 AM
-03
1h 5m
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AD2682+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
8:20 AM
-03 T1
9:25 AM
-03
1h 5m
74%
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TP6088cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
12:50 PM
-03 TT1
1:55 PM
-03
1h 5m
58%
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AD2685+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
5:55 PM
-03
7:00 PM
-03
1h 5m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCZ Maceió 3h 15m ADEKTP → ADTP Maceió (MCZ) to Recife flights
FOR Fortaleza 3h 25m LATP → ADLATP Fortaleza (FOR) to Recife flights
SSA Salvador 3h 50m ADAFAR → ADAFAR Salvador (SSA) to Recife flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 6h 5m ADCMTP → ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Recife flights
BSB Brasília 6h 10m CMG3LA → ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 7h 5m AFARAV → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
GRU São Paulo 7h 15m AFAMAR → ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
CGH São Paulo 7h 30m ADG3LA → ADG3LA São Paulo (CGH) to Recife flights
SJP São José do Rio Preto 7h 35m AD → AD São José do Rio Preto (SJP) to Recife flights
VCP Campinas 7h 45m ADTP → ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Recife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Natal to Recife
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 166 mi 1h nonstop

NAT–REC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NAT Routes REC Routes NAT Live Flights REC Live Flights
All flights from Recife (REC) Recife to Natal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NAT–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 14 AT7 1h – – TP
LA LATAM Chile 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + LA (14 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, NAT to REC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NAT to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MCZ ~3h 15m FOR ~3h 25m FEN ~3h 37m SSA ~3h 50m CNF ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
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.
Alternatives

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 2 2 2
Weekly flights 28 14 17
Flight time 1h 0h 35m 0h 40m
João Pessoa (JPA) to Recife flights · Campina Grande (CPV) to Recife flights
Airports within 200 miles of NAT with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Know before you go

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 1h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

NAT–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Natal to Recife route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 267 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NAT
Full nameRio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
IATA / ICAONAT / SBSG
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation273 ft / 83 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 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 about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 166 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NAT to REC: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zumbi dos Palmares, Pinto Martins and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães.
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 Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NAT to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NAT to REC is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zumbi dos Palmares, Pinto Martins and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Campina Grande (CPV).