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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 PHP 5,148 and round-trip from PHP 6,119. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 15:25
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 18:25
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 5 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Nov 11 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 8,184 PHP 11,349
        28% off
        28% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 8,184
      • REC 08:15
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 7 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 16:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 19:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Nov 12 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 8,193 PHP 11,349
        28% off
        28% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 8,193
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 11 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 12:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 14:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Nov 15 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 8,426 PHP 11,349
        26% off
        26% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 8,426
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 4 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Nov 11 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 8,464
        25% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 8,464
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 9 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Nov 13 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 8,613
        24% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 8,613
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 18 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Nov 25 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 9,043
        20% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 9,043
      • REC 23:00
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 02:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 6 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 12:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 14:45
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Nov 9 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 9,192
        19% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 9,192
      • REC 10:40
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        GIG 20:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Oct 23 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:40
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        REC 16:10
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Oct 25 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 6,119
        46% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 6,119
      • REC 07:05
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 5 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 09:05
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        REC 17:15
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 7 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 6,717
        41% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 6,717
      • REC 07:05
        6h 30m
        1 stop
        GIG 13:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Oct 27 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 13:45
        2h 50m
        Direct
        REC 16:35
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Fri, Oct 30 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 6,745
        41% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 6,745
      • REC 12:50
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 20:05
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Oct 20 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 08:25
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        REC 16:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Thu, Oct 22 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 7,371
        35% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 7,371
      • REC 12:20
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        GIG 19:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 19 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 09:05
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 11:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, Nov 21 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 7,464
        34% off
        PHP 11,349 PHP 7,464
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 14:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
        RIO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        REC 16:00
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sun, Sep 27 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 15:30
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 18:25
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Oct 25 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 5,148 PHP 8,915
        42% off
        42% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 5,148
      • REC 17:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 20:10
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 5 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 5,419 PHP 8,915
        39% off
        39% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 5,419
      • REC 07:50
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 10:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 22 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 5,895 PHP 8,915
        34% off
        34% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 5,895
      • REC 08:20
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 11:20
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 15 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 6,334
        28% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 6,334
      • REC 15:40
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 18:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 4 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 7,203
        19% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 7,203
      • REC 15:40
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 18:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, Nov 15 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        PHP 7,221
        19% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 7,221
      • REC 18:20
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 00:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Thu, Nov 5 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 6,418
        28% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 6,418
      • REC 09:10
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        GIG 14:05
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Nov 10 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 6,726
        25% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 6,726
      • REC 09:10
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        GIG 14:05
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Nov 7 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 6,838
        23% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 6,838
      • REC 18:20
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG 00:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Nov 6 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 6,885
        23% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 6,885
      • REC 02:40
        4h 35m
        1 stop
        GIG 07:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Nov 11 | Azul Airlines
        PHP 7,016
        21% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 7,016
      • REC 13:15
        5h 20m
        1 stop
        GIG 18:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Nov 9 | LATAM Airlines
        PHP 7,221
        19% off
        PHP 8,915 PHP 7,221
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO 14:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Recife International Airport to Galeão International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on 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, 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 PHP 8,258. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as PHP 18,799.

PHP 18,799
PHP 13,529
PHP 8,258
PHP 2,988
    Cheapest
  • PHP 10,322
    Sep
  • PHP 14,927
    Oct
  • PHP 12,185
    Nov
  • PHP 8,258
    Dec
  • PHP 18,799
    Jan
  • PHP 13,452
    Feb
  • PHP 14,579
    Mar
  • PHP 11,467
    Apr
  • PHP 14,688
    May
  • PHP 8,340
    Jun
  • PHP 9,501
    Jul
  • PHP 12,724
    Aug

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 PHP 11,946. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PHP 24,444.

PHP 24,444
PHP 18,195
PHP 11,946
PHP 5,697
    Cheapest
  • PHP 15,247
    Sep
  • PHP 11,946
    Oct
  • PHP 17,996
    Nov
  • PHP 18,884
    Dec
  • PHP 18,761
    Jan
  • PHP 14,582
    Feb
  • PHP 20,195
    Mar
  • PHP 17,561
    Apr
  • PHP 24,444
    May
  • PHP 16,897
    Jun
  • PHP 14,564
    Jul
  • PHP 17,277
    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 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.

PHP 14,790
PHP 13,072
PHP 11,354
PHP 9,636
  • PHP 11,354
    Mon
  • PHP 11,547
    Tue
  • PHP 11,706
    Wed
  • PHP 12,629
    Thu
  • PHP 12,796
    Fri
  • PHP 14,282
    Sat
  • PHP 14,790
    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 PHP 5,148) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Azul Airlines
From PHP 5,148
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
From PHP 5,419
LATAM Airlines
From PHP 6,054

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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

    - - - W T - -
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  2. AD2786

    Recife International Airport

    12:45

    REC

    2h 55m

    15:40

    GIG

    S M T - - - S
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  3. AD5024

    Recife International Airport

    08:15

    REC

    3h

    11:15

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AD4625

    Recife International Airport

    15:30

    REC

    3h

    18:30

    GIG

    S M - W T F S
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  5. G31871

    Recife International Airport

    03:55

    REC

    3h

    06:55

    GIG

    S M T W T F S
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  6. G31879

    Recife International Airport

    17:30

    REC

    3h

    20:30

    GIG

    S M - W - F -
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  7. AD2802

    Recife International Airport

    09:10

    REC

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:40

    CNF

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AD4434

    Belo Horizonte International Airport

    13:00

    CNF

    1h 5m

    Direct

    14:05

    GIG

    S M T W T F S

  9. LA3123

    Recife International Airport

    03:40

    REC

    2h 40m

    Direct

    06:20

    BSB

    S M T W T F S
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  10. LA3728

    Brasília International Airport

    08:30

    BSB

    1h 40m

    Direct

    10:10

    GIG

    S M T W T F S

  11. AD4267

    Recife International Airport

    18:10

    REC

    2h 30m

    Direct

    20:40

    CNF

    S M T W T - S
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  12. AD4110

    Belo Horizonte International Airport

    23:30

    CNF

    1h 5m

    Direct

    00:35

    GIG

    S M T W T F S

  13. LA3377

    Recife International Airport

    13:35

    REC

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:55

    GRU

    S M T W T F S
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  14. LA3352

    São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

    23:05

    GRU

    1h

    Direct

    00:05

    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 pricePHP 5,148
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 6,119

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 PHP 18,095 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Recife International Airport (REC) at 05:20 and arrives in Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 08:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Recife International Airport (REC) at 18:45 and arrives in Galeão International Airport (GIG) at 21:45.
    • 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 PHP 5,148, and round-trip fares start from PHP 6,119. The current lowest fare is a Azul Airlines flight departing on Sun, Oct 25; 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 PHP 12,323. 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 PHP 5,148. 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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