Recife to Porto (REC–OPO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AD Azul
767
8:55 PM
-03 TT1
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AD Azul
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Recife to Porto
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,796 mi 8h nonstop +3h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

REC–OPO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul leads the route. The flight covers 3,796 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–OPO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 3 767 8h – – –
Aircraft on this route
767 Boeing 767 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (3 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 OPO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to OPO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MAD ~18h 5m LIS ~18h 8m GRU ~22h 50m GIG ~23h 27m VCP ~27h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
235
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Porto is 3 hours ahead of Recife.
REC: -03 · OPO: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 9:00 PM in Porto.
Distance & Flight Time
3,796 mi / 6,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Portugal 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. Portugal shares strong historic ties with Brazil but applies standard Schengen entry rules.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

REC–OPO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Porto route.
Route details
Distance3,796 mi / 6,109 km
Flight time8h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: OPO
Full nameFrancisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
IATA / ICAOOPO / LPPR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation228 ft / 69 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to OPO flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 3,796 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from REC to OPO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAD, LIS, GRU, GIG and VCP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Porto is 3 hours ahead of Recife.
Yes, return flights from OPO 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.

Flights from REC to OPO

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) are connected by nonstop service from Azul. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

REC to OPO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to OPO ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,796 miles (6,109 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via MAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.