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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 US$67 and round-trip from US$98. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 08:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 11:10
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 1 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 16:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 19:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Nov 5 | Azul Airlines
        US$169 US$239
        28% off
        28% off
        US$239 US$169
      • REC 08:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 11:10
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 6 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:55
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Nov 10 | Azul Airlines
        US$186 US$239
        22% off
        22% off
        US$239 US$186
      • REC 10:40
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        GIG 20:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 9 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:40
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        REC 16:10
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Nov 11 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$98 US$239
        59% off
        59% off
        US$239 US$98
      • REC 05:30
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 08:30
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Oct 30 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 16:50
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        REC 01:15
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 1 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$99
        59% off
        US$239 US$99
      • REC 07:00
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Oct 18 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 14:00
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        REC 20:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Oct 20 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$100
        57% off
        US$239 US$100
      • REC 14:45
        6h
        1 stop
        GIG 20:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Oct 28 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 18:20
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        REC 01:15
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Oct 31 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$100
        57% off
        US$239 US$100
      • REC 07:00
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Oct 20 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 20:15
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        REC 02:45
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Oct 22 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$101
        57% off
        US$239 US$101
      • REC 10:50
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 13:50
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Oct 17 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:20
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        REC 16:10
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Oct 20 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$103
        56% off
        US$239 US$103
      • REC 07:00
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 6 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 06:00
        5h 55m
        1 stop
        REC 11:55
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 9 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$107
        55% off
        US$239 US$107
      • REC 07:05
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 13 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 13:45
        2h 50m
        Direct
        REC 16:35
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 16 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$108
        55% off
        US$239 US$108
      • REC 21:45
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 05:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Oct 8 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 14:15
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        REC 21:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Oct 11 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$118
        51% off
        US$239 US$118
      • REC 07:05
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 14 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 21:25
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 00:10
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Nov 17 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$120
        50% off
        US$239 US$120
      • REC 10:45
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 13:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Sep 30 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:25
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        REC 16:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Oct 3 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$128
        46% off
        US$239 US$128
      • REC 10:50
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 13:50
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Oct 1 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:25
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        REC 16:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Oct 3 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        US$128
        46% off
        US$239 US$128
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 14:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
        RIO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        REC 16:00
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 08:20
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:20
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 15 | Azul Airlines
        US$67 US$106
        37% off
        37% off
        US$106 US$67
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Oct 21 | Azul Airlines
        US$68 US$106
        36% off
        36% off
        US$106 US$68
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 11 | Azul Airlines
        US$69 US$106
        35% off
        35% off
        US$106 US$69
      • REC 08:20
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:20
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 8 | Azul Airlines
        US$70
        34% off
        US$106 US$70
      • REC 19:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 22:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Oct 25 | Azul Airlines
        US$70
        34% off
        US$106 US$70
      • REC 12:35
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 15:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 10 | Azul Airlines
        US$71
        33% off
        US$106 US$71
      • REC 08:15
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 16 | Azul Airlines
        US$71
        33% off
        US$106 US$71
      • REC 23:40
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 14 | Azul Airlines
        US$77
        27% off
        US$106 US$77
      • REC 15:25
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 18:25
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Oct 26 | Azul Airlines
        US$79
        25% off
        US$106 US$79
      • REC 08:15
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 2 | Azul Airlines
        US$81
        24% off
        US$106 US$81
      • REC 12:35
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 15:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 3 | Azul Airlines
        US$81
        24% off
        US$106 US$81
      • REC 12:45
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 15:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Oct 19 | Azul Airlines
        US$82
        23% off
        US$106 US$82
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 14:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport are usually in December, with an average price of US$133. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach US$301.

US$301
US$217
US$133
US$49
    Cheapest
  • US$165
    Sep
  • US$239
    Oct
  • US$195
    Nov
  • US$133
    Dec
  • US$301
    Jan
  • US$216
    Feb
  • US$234
    Mar
  • US$184
    Apr
  • US$235
    May
  • US$134
    Jun
  • US$152
    Jul
  • US$204
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport, with an average price of US$191. May is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$391.

US$391
US$291
US$191
US$91
    Cheapest
  • US$244
    Sep
  • US$191
    Oct
  • US$288
    Nov
  • US$302
    Dec
  • US$300
    Jan
  • US$234
    Feb
  • US$323
    Mar
  • US$281
    Apr
  • US$391
    May
  • US$271
    Jun
  • US$233
    Jul
  • US$277
    Aug

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 departure day from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$237
US$210
US$183
US$156
  • US$183
    Mon
  • US$188
    Tue
  • US$191
    Wed
  • US$205
    Thu
  • US$207
    Fri
  • US$230
    Sat
  • US$237
    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 US$86) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Azul Airlines
From US$86
LATAM Airlines
From US$94
Tam Airlines
From US$141
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
From US$147

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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. AD2990

    Recife International Airport

    23:00

    REC

    3h

    02:00

    GIG

    - M T W T - -
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  2. AD4625

    Recife International Airport

    15:30

    REC

    3h

    18:30

    GIG

    S M - W T F S
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  3. AD2786

    Recife International Airport

    12:45

    REC

    2h 55m

    15:40

    GIG

    S - - - - - S
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  4. G31871

    Recife International Airport

    05:30

    REC

    3h

    08:30

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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  5. G31879

    Recife International Airport

    17:30

    REC

    3h

    20:30

    GIG

    S M - W - F -
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  6. AD5024

    Recife International Airport

    08:15

    REC

    3h

    11:15

    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 distance1,861.34km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$67
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$98

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 39 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 02:15, and the last departs at 23:00, with about 9 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 US$366 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Galeão International Airport to downtown is about 14km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Santos Dumont Airport to downtown is about 2km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
    • The distance from Jacarepagua Airport to downtown is about 19km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Galeão International Airport (GIG) is Santos Dumont Airport. The distance is around 15km.
  • 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 US$67, and round-trip fares start from US$98. The current lowest fare is a Azul Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 15; 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 35 minutes, and around 51 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 US$197. 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 US$67. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport operates around 35 weekly flights, mainly by Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Azul. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Recife International Airport and Galeão International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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