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

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390 mi airlines 37/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD2642+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
3:40 AM
-03 TT1
5:00 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5373cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:10 AM
-03 TT1
9:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4655+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
8:50 AM
-03 TT1
10:15 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3490+1
LA LATAM Chile
320
12:00 PM
-03
1:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4035+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5265cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:40 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2871+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
12:35 AM
-03
1:50 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5147cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
5:40 AM
-03
6:55 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2913+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
5:40 AM
-03
6:55 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4656+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
10:25 AM
-03
11:45 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5267cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
10:25 AM
-03
11:45 AM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3491+2
LA LATAM Chile
321
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5705cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
319
2:10 PM
-03
3:25 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5148cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
295
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4036+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
295
7:45 PM
-03
9:00 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Recife to Fortaleza
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 20m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h20-1h25 TP
LA LATAM Chile Also: TP 7 320 1h25 TP
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD, TP
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.

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
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to FOR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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 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 20m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Pinto Martins International Airport.

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 20m to 1h 25m.

REC–FOR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Fortaleza route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 57 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: FOR
IATA / ICAOFOR / SBFZ
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

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 approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from REC to FOR. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IGU, MVD, EZE, SCL, NAT, SSA, CNF, AEP, VCP, BSB, GRU, GIG, THE, MAD, LIS, CGH, BEL and SLZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via IGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Natal (NAT).