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)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Recife Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Recife Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National to explore Recife and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Recife Airport about two weeks in advance.
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.