How many flights from Recife to Madrid are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 5.4% of flights from Recife to Madrid have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days, indicating that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Recife to Madrid?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Recife to Madrid is typically 8 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 21 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which cover a distance of 6289 kilometers much more quickly.

How often do flight deals from Recife to Madrid come up?

Flight deals from Recife to Madrid are considered frequent, with an average of 1.03 deals appearing per day. This consistent availability of deals has been observed across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find opportunities for savings on this route with regularity.

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July 29 - August 20

Cheapest

Best

REC - Madrid

$765

$638

Round trip

July 6 - July 13

Earliest

REC - Madrid

$828

$681

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August 4 - August 31

REC - Madrid

$778

$697

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July 9 - July 16

REC - Madrid

$829

$710

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July 6 - July 16

Earliest

REC - Madrid

$805

$716

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October 4 - October 14

REC - Madrid

$858

$722

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August 2 - August 26

REC - Madrid

$778

$733

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August 2 - August 21

REC - Madrid

$789

$735

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July 29 - August 27

REC - Madrid

$767

$748

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July 30 - August 26

REC - Madrid

$767

$750

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Recife to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Recife to Madrid

For cheap flights from Recife to Madrid, fares typically range from $1090–$1662, with a median of $1392. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $563. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $603. Travelers may also find relatively lower fares in August, where the median price is $827.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 5.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Recife to Madrid takes approximately 34h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Recife and Madrid is 6289 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means flights will typically involve extended travel times and often include connections.

How much is a round trip from Recife to Madrid

Regular price: $682 - $1,255

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Recife to Madrid is $682-$1255. The current lowest deal is $635 with Iberia Airlines, for travel from Jul 31-Aug 25.

now $635

Low $682

High $1,255

The cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid is September, with a median price of $563. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1683. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $563

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,683

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Direct flights from Recife to Madrid

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Recife to Madrid

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$828

$681

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$805

$682

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$811

$689

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$829

$680

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$766

$680

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

$765

$750

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Recife to Madrid

5 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 26

$960 → $780

19%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$993 → $821

17%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$988 → $819

17%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$984 → $819

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Recife to Madrid

Recife - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from REC to MAD are below the typical level, with a median price of $1392.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $563

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid, with a median price of $563.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 34h 50m

The median flight duration from Recife to Madrid is 34 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights being the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines offers direct flights

Iberia Airlines has offered direct flights from Recife to Madrid, with 1 direct deal observed.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Recife to Madrid are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Recife main airports to depart from

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International (REC)

Cheapest

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is the cheapest option for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$747

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the primary international gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a wide range of European and domestic connections as a useful alternative to Madrid.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$911

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is Spain's largest alternative hub with an extensive international flight network.

📍 ~500 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$818

Málaga (AGP)

Málaga Airport is a major international gateway, especially for low-cost carriers, with high flight volume.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$910

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Alicante–Elche Airport offers significant international flights, particularly to Northern Europe and the UK.

📍 ~360 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$917

Seville (SVQ)

Seville Airport is a primary hub for Southern Spain with good domestic and European coverage.

📍 ~400 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$877

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Recife to Madrid is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1303. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1735. Even booking more than 60 days in advance saw slightly higher average prices of $1388, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Recife to Madrid was considered to be $1090 or less. The median price for this route was $1392. For travelers seeking to stay within a reasonable budget, aiming for prices at or below the $1090 threshold is advisable, as 75% of prices observed were $1662 or less.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid, with a median price of $563. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $603. The annual median price for this route was $1392, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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