Recife to Madrid (REC–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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REC–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras lead the route. The flight covers 3,908 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, CX | 7 | 32Q | 8h05 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 3 | 767 | 8h01 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Recife
| Metric | REC→MAD | NAT→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from REC | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 5m | 7h 25m |
Travel Essentials
REC: -03 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 11:00 PM in Madrid.
Brazilian passport holders enter Spain and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
REC–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from REC to MAD
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
REC to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from REC to MAD is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,908 miles (6,289 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Natal (NAT).