Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Recife (REC)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £655. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Recife flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Madrid to Recife

Madrid to Recife: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Recife below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Recife.

Madrid to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£274
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week25

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Recife is £496. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Recife.
Iberia, Qatar Airways and British Airways fly direct from Madrid to Recife.
As of June 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Madrid to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Recife is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Recife but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Recife is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Iberia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 35 minutes.

  • Recife's timezone is UTC-3, making Recife four hours behind Madrid.

  • Every week, there are five Madrid Airport to Recife Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your MAD to REC flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Iberia is your gateway to exploring Recife (and maybe even some other great corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.

  • With a reliable 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Azul Airlines has the best on-time performance for MAD to REC flights.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • 77% of flights that leave from Madrid Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Madrid Airport is around 13 kms (8 miles) from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)

Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife

  • Recife Airport to the centre of Recife has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Recife. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Recife Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to REC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Recife. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-west, its best attractions include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.

  • Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Recife. No trip is complete without seeing Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.

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