Recife to Rio De Janeiro (REC–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Recife to Rio De Janeiro
2 carriers, 289 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
289 Flights/wk
1,155 mi
2h 55m nonstop
26 1-stop hubs
REC–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop REC–GIG service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, TP | 33 | 32N, 32Q | 2h55 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, TP |
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP | 28 | 738, 7M8 | 3h | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP |
Aircraft on this route
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 GIG direction.
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38
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Nonstop flights
289
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to GIG.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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365
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 Rio De Janeiro from Recife
Nearby airports with service to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport.
| Metric | REC→GIG | JPA→GIG | MCZ→GIG |
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| Distance from REC | – | 68 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 9 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 289 | 98 | 141 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h | 2h 40m |
João Pessoa (JPA) to Rio De Janeiro flights · Maceió (MCZ) to Rio De Janeiro flights · Natal (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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REC: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
REC: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m.
Getting from GIG
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Rio De Janeiro Climate
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
Facts
REC–GIG Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Recife to Rio De Janeiro route.
Route details
Distance1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights289 out / 272 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about REC to GIG flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and Sky Express. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 289 nonstop flights per week from REC to GIG. The return direction has about 272 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from GIG to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
LATAM and Azul operate nonstop REC-GIG service. LATAM typically runs two to four daily departures using A320-family aircraft. Azul adds frequency on select days. Gol also serves the Recife-Rio market but more commonly routes through Congonhas (CGH) rather than Galeao. Check which Rio airport your itinerary uses, as Galeao and Congonhas are on opposite sides of the metropolitan area.
Block time from REC to GIG is two hours 50 minutes to three hours. The sector covers 2,275 km along the Brazilian coast. Northbound return flights (GIG to REC) run similar block times. Both airports are well-served by major Brazilian carriers, making connections beyond each city straightforward. Galeao handles international arrivals and departures, making it the arrival point for passengers connecting to flights out of Brazil.
The Linha Amarela freeway connects Galeao to Barra da Tijuca and the southern zone in 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. City bus lines 2018 and 2101 connect Galeao to Rodoviaria Novo Rio for R$4. Metered taxis from GIG to Copacabana or Ipanema run R$100 to R$130. Rideshares (Uber and 99) are available from the arrivals level. Galeao does not have rail service; the metro system does not reach the airport as of 2025.
Recife to Rio de Janeiro Galeao: Northeast Brazil Corridor
REC-GIG connects two of Brazil's major coastal cities across a 2,275 km coastal arc. LATAM holds the largest nonstop capacity share, deploying A320s and A321s daily. Azul provides supplementary service with Embraer and Airbus equipment. The route serves both originating leisure travelers and business passengers connecting through Rio to international destinations. Recife's Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International is a regional hub for northeast Brazil, handling connections to Fernando de Noronha and other northeastern cities. Demand peaks around Carnaval in February, New Year, and the Brazilian July school holiday period.
Airport and Connectivity Notes
Galeao (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's international gateway, with two terminals served by separate check-in and baggage halls. Terminal 1 handles most domestic carriers; Terminal 2 handles international departures and some domestic traffic. A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals airside. Passengers arriving at GIG and connecting internationally should ensure their routing goes through the same terminal to avoid re-clearing security. Recife's REC airport sits 12 km from the city center; the Linha do Aeroporto metro extension connects the airport to the central area in 25 minutes for R$4.70. REC is the primary gateway for northeast Brazilian beaches and for the Fernando de Noronha island archipelago.