Flying from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Fortaleza and Recife follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 33 Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 00:40 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:45 with Azul.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FOR to REC flight.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Recife (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is easy with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azul Airlines.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers FOR to REC flights. An impressive 88.28% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport flight is $102. A return plane ticket right now is $189. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from FOR to REC, book your trip one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FOR to REC.
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Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Fortaleza Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from FOR reach their destination without delay.
Central Fortaleza to Fortaleza Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FOR? If you've booked an early flight from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
If you're getting in on a late Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near REC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Recife and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Recife Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife Airport, Recife is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
The quietest month for a flight from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Recife based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Recife Airport for March if you'd like to go to Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FOR to REC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Recife, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its leading sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Natal is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.