Flights Recife to Rio de Janeiro REC to GIG
Flights from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG): 2 airlines operate 30 flight numbers on this route, about 22 flights a week, distance 1859 km / 1155 miles. The next departure is AD5024 (Azul Brazilian Airlines) on Sat, Nov 14 at 08:35 UTC-3 (11:35 GMT).
- 22 flights a week
- 2 airlines
- 30 flight numbers
- 1859 km 1155 miles
- 2 h 40 min typical flight time
- 12/15 recent flights on time
Airlines and flight numbers count operating flights from a year ago to a year ahead; code-share numbers are not counted. On time means landed less than 15 minutes late.
Recife to Rio de Janeiro Flights
30 flight numbers from REC to GIG, with the date each last flew. Local times: REC UTC-3, GIG UTC-3.
| Flight | Airline | Last seen | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Nov 14, 2026 | 08:35 | 11:35 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Nov 13, 2026 | 23:00 | 02:00 |
 | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 13, 2026 | 17:15 | 20:10 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Nov 13, 2026 | 15:50 | 18:50 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 13, 2026 | 15:40 | 18:40 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 13, 2026 | 10:50 | 13:50 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 13, 2026 | 04:00 | 06:55 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 12, 2026 | 14:35 | 17:35 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Nov 8, 2026 | 07:50 | 10:45 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Oct 31, 2026 | 12:45 | 15:40 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Oct 28, 2026 | 23:00 | 02:00 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Oct 27, 2026 | 12:30 | 15:25 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Oct 24, 2026 | 02:15 | 05:10 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Oct 23, 2026 | 17:00 | 20:00 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Oct 1, 2026 | 02:40 | 05:40 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Aug 2, 2026 | 22:15 | 01:15 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Jun 13, 2026 | 14:30 | 17:30 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | May 3, 2026 | 22:30 | 01:30 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Mar 31, 2026 | 10:00 | 12:55 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 28, 2026 | 20:10 | 23:10 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 28, 2026 | 16:15 | 19:15 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 28, 2026 | 15:25 | 18:25 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 28, 2026 | 10:05 | 13:05 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 28, 2026 | 03:05 | 05:55 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 27, 2026 | 22:35 | 01:35 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Mar 1, 2026 | 17:15 | 20:15 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Feb 27, 2026 | 20:15 | 23:25 |
| | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Jan 26, 2026 | 10:10 | 13:05 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Dec 31, 2025 | 16:30 | 19:30 |
| | GOL Transportes Aeros | Dec 30, 2025 | 02:05 | 05:00 |
Upcoming flights
Local times at the departure airport.| Flight | From | To | Scheduled Time | Departure | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD5024 | Recife REC | Rio de Janeiro GIG | 08:35 | Scheduled | Track > |
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REC to GIG FAQ
- How long is the flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
- About 2 h 40 min: that is the median flight time of the last 15 flights that landed; the timetable allows 3 h.
- Which airlines fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
- GOL Transportes Aeros and Azul Brazilian Airlines have flights from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) between a year ago and a year ahead. An airline listed may not fly the route every day.
- How many flights a week go from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
- About 22 flights a week, counted over the two weeks before and after today. Only operating flights are counted, not code-share numbers.
- Are flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on time?
- 12 of the last 15 flights that landed arrived less than 15 minutes after their scheduled time.
- How far is Recife from Rio de Janeiro?
- 1859 km (1155 miles) in a straight line between Recife Airport and Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport.