Recife to Fortaleza (REC–FOR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

REC Airport Page →
390 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 56s ago
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AD2642+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
3:08 AM
-03 T1
4:26 AM
-03
1h 18m
74%
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TP5373cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:10 AM
-03 T1
9:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
58%
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AD4655+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
8:50 AM
-03 T1
10:15 AM
-03
1h 25m
74%
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LA3490+1
LA LATAM Chile
320
12:00 PM
-03 T1
1:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
51%
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AD4035+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 PM
-03 T1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
74%
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TP5265cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
5:40 PM
-03
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
58%
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AD2871+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
12:35 AM
-03
1:50 AM
-03
1h 15m
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TP5178cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
12:35 AM
-03
1:50 AM
-03
1h 15m
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AD2913+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
4:45 AM
-03
6:00 AM
-03
1h 15m
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TP5147cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:15 AM
-03
6:30 AM
-03
1h 15m
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TP5267cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
10:20 AM
-03
11:35 AM
-03
1h 15m
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AD4656+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
10:55 AM
-03
12:10 PM
-03
1h 15m
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TP5705cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
320
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
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LA3491+2
LA LATAM Chile
320
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
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TP5148cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
1h 15m
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AD4036+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
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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 4h 5m ADAFAR → ADAFAR Salvador (SSA) to Fortaleza flights
NAT Natal 4h 45m ADTP → LATP Natal (NAT) to Fortaleza flights
BSB Brasília 6h ADAVCM → ADAFAV Brasília (BSB) to Fortaleza flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 6h 20m ADCMTP → ADCMTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Fortaleza flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 7h ADAFAR → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fortaleza flights
GRU São Paulo 7h 25m ADAMAR → AFAMAR São Paulo (GRU) to Fortaleza flights
VCP Campinas 7h 27m ADTP → ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Fortaleza flights
CGH São Paulo 7h 42m ADG3LA → ADG3LA São Paulo (CGH) to Fortaleza flights
JDO Juazeiro do Norte 9h 35m ADTP → LA Juazeiro do Norte (JDO) to Fortaleza flights
MAO Manaus 10h 15m AD → AFIBLA Manaus (MAO) to Fortaleza flights
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Recife to Fortaleza
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 390 mi 1h 25m nonstop

REC–FOR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–FOR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 19 295 1h18-1h25 – – TP
LA LATAM Chile Also: TP 7 320 1h25 – – TP
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD
320 Airbus A320 – LA
32N Airbus A320neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + LA (26 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 FOR direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to FOR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SSA ~4h 5m NAT ~4h 45m BSB ~6h 0m CNF ~6h 20m GIG ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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 Fortaleza from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Pinto Martins International Airport.
Metric REC→FOR NAT→FOR
Distance from REC – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 37 14
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 5m
Natal (NAT) to Fortaleza flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Pinto Martins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Fortaleza.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

REC–FOR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Fortaleza route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 61 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: FOR
Full namePinto Martins International Airport
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to FOR flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from REC to FOR: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile.
This route has frequent 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, Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek.
Yes, return flights from FOR to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 FOR

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

REC to FOR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to FOR is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Natal (NAT).