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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1.8% of flights from Madrid to Recife were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to Recife?

The typical duration for a direct flight from Madrid to Recife is 8 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 6289 kilometers. Flights with one stopover historically took longer, with a median duration of 17 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct routes.

How often do cheap flights from Madrid to Recife come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Madrid to Recife come up with regular frequency. This route is classified as having regular availability for deals. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices on an ongoing basis.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Madrid to Recife

2026-09-21 – 2026-10-18
MAD - Recife
75% AI deal score
639 €
578 €
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Madrid to Recife: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Recife

Most itineraries for flights from Madrid to Recife connect at least once, with only 1.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Madrid to Recife, prices typically range from $1083–$1746, with a median of $1424. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

To find the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Recife, you should consider traveling in April, when the median fare is $251. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $254. Another affordable option is March, where the median fare is $294.

A typical journey from Madrid to Recife takes approximately 23h 30m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 6289 km.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Recife

Regular price: €547 - €1,007

Prices for flights from Madrid to Recife are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Recife is between 547 EUR and 1007 EUR. The current lowest deal is 578 EUR with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for travel from Sep 21-Oct 18.

now 578 €

Low 547 €

High 1,007 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Recife

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Recife is April, with a median price of $251. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1542. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from 251 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,542 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Recife

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Recife

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

TAP Portugal

1,176 €

966 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

TAP Portugal

1,009 €

966 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

TAP Portugal

1,202 €

1,115 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

1,173 €

1,069 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

TAP Portugal

1,173 €

995 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Recife

Madrid (MAD) - Recife (REC)

TAP Portugal

1,181 €

1,002 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

1,196 € → 993 €

17%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

1,170 € → 994 €

15%

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

752 € → 675 €

10%

27 nights

Sep 21 - Oct 18

639 € → 578 €

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Recife

Madrid - Recife route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Recife are near the typical level of $1424.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April ($251), May ($254), and March ($294) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 23h 30m

Flights from Madrid to Recife typically take 23h 30m, with 2 stopovers on connecting routes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are rare, making connecting flights the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct deals

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has offered direct deals for flights from Madrid to Recife.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Madrid to Recife appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is the cheapest option for flights from Madrid to Recife.

📍 ~12 km from Madrid (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$726

Recife main airports to arrive at

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International (REC)

Cheapest

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is a primary gateway to Recife.

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

💸 Flights from ~$726

Airports nearby Recife used as alternative

Presidente Castro Pinto International (JPA)

Presidente Castro Pinto International is a useful alternative, especially for domestic flights to major Brazilian hubs.

📍 ~110 km from Recife (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Recife

81% AI deal score

$2,216

$1,841

Save $375

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Recife

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Recife is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $291. Booking within 14-27 days of departure saw an average price of $1664, while booking 28-59 days out had an average price of $1604. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance showed an average price of $1580 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Recife was considered to be $1083 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1424. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observations being $1746 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Recife have been April and May, with median prices of $251 and $254 respectively. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $294. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1424 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Madrid to Recife: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Recife

A typical journey from Madrid to Recife takes approximately 23h 30m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 6289 km.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Recife

Regular price: €547 - €1,007

Prices for flights from Madrid to Recife are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Recife is between 547 EUR and 1007 EUR. The current lowest deal is 578 EUR with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for travel from Sep 21-Oct 18.

now 578 €

Low 547 €

High 1,007 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Recife

April

Cheapest

Flights from 251 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,542 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec