Recife to Natal (REC–NAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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166 mi airlines 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TP5285cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
8:15 AM
-03
9:20 AM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2682+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
8:15 AM
-03
9:20 AM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2685+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
12:40 PM
-03 TT1
1:45 PM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6088cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
12:40 PM
-03
1:45 PM
-03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5235cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
9:50 AM
-03
10:50 AM
-03
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4038+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
9:50 AM
-03
10:50 AM
-03
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD9297
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
1:32 PM
-03
11:20 AM+1
-03
21h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4719
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
1:58 PM
-03
2:40 PM
-03
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4557
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
2:13 PM
-03
3:08 PM
-03
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2684+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
2:15 PM
-03
3:15 PM
-03
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA3402
LA LATAM Chile
3:50 PM
-03
4:40 PM
-03
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5425cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
7:30 PM
-03
8:30 PM
-03
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Recife to Natal
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 166 mi 1h 5m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

REC–NAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras leads the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–NAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 14 AT7 1h05 TP
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (14 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 NAT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to NAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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 Natal from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport.
Metric REC→NAT MCZ→NAT
Distance from REC 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 27 9
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Natal.
Distance & Flight Time
166 mi / 267 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.

REC–NAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Natal route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 267 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 32 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: NAT
IATA / ICAONAT / SBSG
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation273 ft / 83 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to NAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 166 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from REC to NAT. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJP, UDI, FOR, MCZ, MVD, EZE, VCP, CNF, LIS, SSA, GIG, BSB, GRU, CGH, RAO and AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NAT to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCZ. 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 NAT

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

REC to NAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to NAT ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SJP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ).