Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal Airport (NAT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Recife Airport to Natal Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Natal's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Recife.
Each week, there are 12 Recife Airport to Natal Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, take the 08:05 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:00 with Azul.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your REC to NAT flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Azul Airlines is your gateway to discovering Natal (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Recife Airport to Natal Airport offered by this airline.
Azul Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers REC to NAT flights. An exceptional 88.54% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal Airport (NAT)
£60 is currently the best price for a one-way Recife Airport to Natal Airport flight. Return flights start at £113. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from REC to NAT.
The cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Natal Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
82% of flights leaving Recife Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of REC.
To get to Recife Airport from central Recife, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Recife Airport to Natal Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near REC:
Arriving at Natal Airport (NAT)
Book a hotel near NAT if you're catching a late Recife Airport to Natal Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Natal Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and experience more of Natal and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Natal Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Natal Airport (NAT) to central Natal
From Natal Airport, Natal is approximately 40 kms (25 miles) away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Natal Airport (NAT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Recife Airport to Natal Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Natal. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Natal is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Recife Airport to Natal Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from REC to NAT in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Natal. Around 434 kms (270 miles) away to the north-west, its top attractions include Praia de Futuro, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and Aterro da Praia de Iracema.
Recife is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south of Natal. No trip is complete without a visit to Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health.