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Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €77 and round-trip from €87. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 12:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 3:30 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 26 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 7:05 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 9:50 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Dec 2 | Azul Airlines
        €115 €158
        27% off
        27% off
        €158 €115
      • REC 11:00 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 1:55 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Dec 1 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 12:00 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 2:45 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Dec 5 | Azul Airlines
        €116 €158
        27% off
        27% off
        €158 €116
      • REC 8:15 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        GIG 11:15 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 7 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 4:20 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 7:05 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Nov 12 | Azul Airlines
        €117 €158
        26% off
        26% off
        €158 €117
      • REC 12:45 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 3:40 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Dec 4 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 12:00 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 2:45 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Dec 7 | Azul Airlines
        €118
        25% off
        €158 €118
      • REC 11:40 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 2:35 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 28 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 3:50 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 6:35 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Dec 2 | Azul Airlines
        €120
        24% off
        €158 €120
      • REC 7:05 AM
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 1:35 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 24 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 4:40 PM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        REC 1:05 AM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Nov 27 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €87
        45% off
        €158 €87
      • REC 10:40 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        GIG 8:45 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Oct 23 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 8:40 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        REC 4:10 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Oct 25 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €87
        45% off
        €158 €87
      • REC 12:55 PM
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 11:10 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 26 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 8:35 AM
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        REC 4:10 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 29 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €90
        43% off
        €158 €90
      • REC 7:05 AM
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 1:35 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 5 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 9:05 AM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        REC 5:15 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 7 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €96
        39% off
        €158 €96
      • REC 7:05 AM
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 1:35 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Oct 27 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 1:45 PM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        REC 4:35 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Oct 30 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €96
        39% off
        €158 €96
      • REC 12:20 PM
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        GIG 9:30 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 27 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 2:50 PM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 5:35 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 29 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €105
        34% off
        €158 €105
      • REC 12:20 PM
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        GIG 7:00 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 19 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 9:05 AM
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        REC 11:50 AM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 21 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €106
        33% off
        €158 €106
      • REC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 2:00 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        RIO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        REC 4:00 PM
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 8:30 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 11:25 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 29 | Azul Airlines
        €77 €122
        37% off
        37% off
        €122 €77
      • REC 11:00 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        GIG 2:00 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 24 | Azul Airlines
        €84 €122
        31% off
        31% off
        €122 €84
      • REC 7:50 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 10:45 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 22 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €87 €122
        28% off
        28% off
        €122 €87
      • REC 2:35 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        GIG 5:35 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 10 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €87
        28% off
        €122 €87
      • REC 4:00 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        GIG 6:55 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 11 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €87
        28% off
        €122 €87
      • REC 10:50 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        GIG 1:50 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Dec 4 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €90
        26% off
        €122 €90
      • REC 3:40 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        GIG 6:40 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 27 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        €91
        25% off
        €122 €91
      • REC 1:15 PM
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 9:30 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 23 | LATAM Airlines
        €90
        26% off
        €122 €90
      • REC 5:55 AM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        GIG 12:20 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 10 | LATAM Airlines
        €92
        25% off
        €122 €92
      • REC 2:25 AM
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 7:40 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 11 | LATAM Airlines
        €92
        25% off
        €122 €92
      • REC 3:55 AM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        GIG 2:05 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 29 | LATAM Airlines
        €92
        25% off
        €122 €92
      • REC 11:05 AM
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        GIG 12:50 AM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Dec 4 | LATAM Airlines
        €92
        25% off
        €122 €92
      • REC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 2:00 PM
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of €118. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as €267.

€267
€193
€118
€44
    Cheapest
  • €215
    Oct
  • €173
    Nov
  • €118
    Dec
  • €267
    Jan
  • €191
    Feb
  • €207
    Mar
  • €163
    Apr
  • €209
    May
  • €119
    Jun
  • €135
    Jul
  • €181
    Aug
  • €154
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport, with an average price of €174. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €347.

€347
€261
€174
€88
  • €174
    Oct
  • €256
    Nov
  • €268
    Dec
  • €267
    Jan
  • €207
    Feb
  • €287
    Mar
  • €250
    Apr
  • €347
    May
  • €240
    Jun
  • €207
    Jul
  • €246
    Aug
  • €210
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€209
€186
€162
€139
  • €162
    Mon
  • €166
    Tue
  • €168
    Wed
  • €178
    Thu
  • €183
    Fri
  • €204
    Sat
  • €209
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport is Azul Airlines (from €77) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Azul Airlines
From €77
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
From €87
LATAM Airlines
From €90

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What is the flight schedule from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AD2786

    Recife International Airport

    12:35 PM

    REC

    2h 55m

    3:30 PM

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AD5024

    Recife International Airport

    8:15 AM

    REC

    3h

    11:15 AM

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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  3. G31871

    Recife International Airport

    4:15 AM

    REC

    2h 55m

    7:10 AM

    GIG

    S - T W T - S
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  4. G31879

    Recife International Airport

    5:00 PM

    REC

    3h

    8:00 PM

    GIG

    S M - W - F -
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  5. AD2990

    Recife International Airport

    7:00 PM

    REC

    3h

    10:00 PM

    GIG

    S M T - T F S
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  6. G31881

    Recife International Airport

    10:50 AM

    REC

    3h

    1:50 PM

    GIG

    - M T W T - S
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  7. AD4605

    Recife International Airport

    2:40 AM

    REC

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:15 AM

    CNF

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AD2899

    Belo Horizonte International Airport

    6:35 AM

    CNF

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    GIG

    - M - W T - -

  9. AD2802

    Recife International Airport

    9:10 AM

    REC

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    CNF

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AD4434

    Belo Horizonte International Airport

    1:00 PM

    CNF

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    GIG

    S M T W T F S

  11. LA3375

    Recife International Airport

    2:45 AM

    REC

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    6:00 AM

    GRU

    S M T - T F S
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  12. LA3342

    Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

    6:40 AM

    GRU

    1h

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    GIG

    S M - - T F S

  13. LA3123

    Recife International Airport

    4:35 AM

    REC

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    7:20 AM

    BSB

    S M T W T F S
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  14. LA3728

    Brasília International Airport

    8:30 AM

    BSB

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:10 AM

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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About Recife International Airport and Galeão International Airport

Learn about Recife International Airport (REC) and Galeão International Airport (GIG) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,861.34 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €77
Cheapest return ticket price €87

FAQs for Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

    Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport takes about 2 hours 37 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Recife International Airport (REC) to Galeão International Airport (GIG).
  • The earliest flight from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport departs at 02:10, and the last departs at 23:00, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Recife International Airport (REC) to Galeão International Airport (GIG) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €196 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Recife International Airport (REC) at 08:05 and arrives in Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 11:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Recife International Airport (REC) at 21:25 and arrives in Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 00:25.
    • The distance from Galeão International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Santos Dumont Airport to downtown is about 2 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Jacarepagua Airport to downtown is about 19 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Galeão International Airport (GIG) is Santos Dumont Airport. The distance is around 15 km.
  • Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes is a very popular airline operating an average of 6636 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport currently start from €77, and round-trip fares start from €87. The current lowest fare is a Azul Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Azul operate direct flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 34 minutes, and around 54 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport is €166. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Azul are the most popular budget airlines flying from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €77. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport operates around 52 weekly flights, mainly by Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Azul. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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