Recife to Buenos Aires (REC–AEP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,357 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 47m ago
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JA3827
JA JetSMART
320
11:00 AM
-03
4:30 PM
-03
5h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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AR7765cs
Starts Sep 19
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
1:20 PM
-03
6:40 PM
-03
5h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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G37620+1
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
1:20 PM
-03 T1
6:40 PM
-03
5h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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JA3826
JA JetSMART
320
4:34 AM
-03
9:50 AM
-03
5h 16m
72%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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G37621
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas
7M8
8:30 PM
-03 T1
1:30 AM+1
-03
5h
55%
M T W T F S S
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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
SSA Salvador 7h ADAFAR → ARG3LA Salvador (SSA) to Buenos Aires flights
GRU São Paulo 7h 4m ADAFAM → AFARAV São Paulo (GRU) to Buenos Aires flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 7h 10m ADAFAR → ARAVAZ Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buenos Aires flights
BSB Brasília 7h 40m ADAVCM → ARG3 Brasília (BSB) to Buenos Aires flights
NAT Natal 8h 1m ADTP → G3JA Natal (NAT) to Buenos Aires flights
MVD Ciudad de la Costa 8h 22m ADJA → AR Ciudad de la Costa (MVD) to Buenos Aires flights
FOR Fortaleza 9h 30m ADLATP → ARG3 Fortaleza (FOR) to Buenos Aires flights
SCL Santiago 10h 20m LA → ARG3H2 Santiago (SCL) to Buenos Aires flights
POA Porto Alegre 15h ADTP → ARG3LA Porto Alegre (POA) to Buenos Aires flights
JPA João Pessoa 17h 28m ADTP → ARG3 João Pessoa (JPA) to Buenos Aires flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Recife to Buenos Aires
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,357 mi 5h 20m nonstop

REC–AEP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART and Gol Linhas Aereas lead the route. The flight covers 2,357 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps REC Routes AEP Routes REC Live Flights AEP Live Flights
All flights from Buenos Aires (AEP) Buenos Aires to Recife flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–AEP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JA JetSMART 7 320 5h30 – – –
G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AR 2 7M8 5h20 – – AR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JA (9 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, REC to AEP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to AEP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SSA ~7h 0m GRU ~7h 4m GIG ~7h 10m BSB ~7h 40m NAT ~8h 1m
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 Buenos Aires from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
Metric REC→AEP JPA→AEP NAT→AEP
Distance from REC – 68 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 10 2 8
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 30m 5h 40m
João Pessoa (JPA) to Buenos Aires flights · Natal (NAT) to Buenos Aires flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
Distance & Flight Time
2,357 mi / 3,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Stays can be extended once for an additional 90 days at Argentine immigration offices.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

REC–AEP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Buenos Aires route.
Route details
Distance2,357 mi / 3,794 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: AEP
Full nameAeroparque Jorge Newbery
IATA / ICAOAEP / SABE
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr14.9M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to AEP flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,357 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from REC to AEP: JetSMART and Gol Linhas Aereas.
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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AEP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from AEP to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA and NAT. 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 REC to AEP

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) are connected by nonstop service from JetSMART and Gol Linhas Aereas. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

REC to AEP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to AEP is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,357 miles (3,794 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Natal (NAT).