Salvador to Recife (SSA–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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403 mi airlines 49/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 11m ago
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AD2730
AD Azul
AT7
5:55 AM
-03
7:45 AM
-03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7578
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
7:20 AM
-03
8:45 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2840
AD Azul
295
10:20 AM
-03
11:35 AM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G31922
G3 GOL
7M8
2:45 PM
-03
4:05 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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G31932
G3 GOL
7M8
3:00 PM
-03 T1
4:25 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AR7568
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
3:00 PM
-03
4:20 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AD4997
AD Azul
295
3:35 PM
-03
4:55 PM
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD5034
AD Azul
295
7:30 PM
-03
8:45 PM
-03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G31924
G3 GOL
7M8
11:30 PM
-03
12:50 AM+1
-03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AD2844
AD Azul
295
3:10 AM
-03
4:35 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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G31925
G3 GOL
7M8
7:00 AM
-03
8:30 AM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AD2674
AD Azul
295
8:15 AM
-03 TT1
9:40 AM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD4996
AD Azul
295
12:10 PM
-03 TT1
1:35 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF1959
AF Air France
7M8
12:25 PM
-03 T1
1:55 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AR7569
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
12:25 PM
-03 T1
1:55 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31933
G3 GOL
7M8
12:30 PM
-03
1:55 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD4067
AD Azul
295
5:20 PM
-03 TT1
6:45 PM
-03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7558
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:45 PM
-03
11:15 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7412
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
9:50 PM
-03
11:20 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G39036
G3 GOL
738
10:05 PM
-03
11:35 PM
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G31535
G3 GOL
738
11:30 PM
-03 T1
1:00 AM+1
-03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Salvador to Recife
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 403 mi 1h 15m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

SSA–REC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 403 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SSA–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 24 295, AT7 1h15-1h50
G3 GOL 18 7M8 1h20-1h25
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 7 738, 7M8 1h20-1h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD
738 Boeing 737-800 – AR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, G3
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 (42 flights/wk, 86%)
SkyTeam: AR (7 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SSA to REC direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSA to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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 Recife from Salvador

Nearby airports with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Metric SSA→REC AJU→REC
Distance from SSA 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 49 14
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of SSA with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salvador, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
403 mi / 649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 50m.

SSA–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salvador to Recife route.
Route details
Distance403 mi / 649 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 56 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SSA
IATA / ICAOSSA / SBSV
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation64 ft / 20 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SSA to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 50m. The route covers 403 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Aerolineas Argentinas and GOL.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from SSA to REC. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VIX, CPV, FOR, SLZ, BSB, GYN, MCZ, MAD, GIG, EZE, CNF, CGH, GRU, NAT, VCP, AJU, LIS, JPA, AEP, MVD and POA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from REC to SSA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AJU. 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 SSA to REC

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Aerolineas Argentinas and GOL. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SSA to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSA to REC ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (649 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via VIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aracaju (AJU).