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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1.1% of flights from Recife to Madrid were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Recife to Madrid?

A direct flight from Recife to Madrid typically takes 8 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 6289 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 18 hours and 50 minutes.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Recife to Madrid are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The availability of these deals has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days.

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2027-03-18 – 2027-03-22
REC - Madrid
79% AI deal score
$696
$617
Round trip
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REC - Madrid
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Recife to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Recife to Madrid

The journey from Recife to Madrid covers a substantial distance of 6,289 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Recife to Madrid, fares typically range from $988–$1,506, with a median of $1,261. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which may present a favorable booking opportunity. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent chances to find competitive prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $816. March also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $948. While October has a median of $1,287, it is still worth noting for potential savings compared to other periods.

Regarding direct flights from Recife to Madrid, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 1.1% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which significantly impacts overall travel time.

A typical journey from Recife to Madrid takes approximately 8h 0m, including connections. While direct flights can be as short as 8 hours, the median connecting journey extends to 21h 35m, so it is important to factor in the additional time for layovers when planning your trip.

How much is a round trip from Recife to Madrid

Regular price: $599 - $1,436

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

The regular price range for this route is between $599 and $1436. The current lowest deal is $597 with TACV, for travel from Mar 7-Mar 16.

now $597

Low $599

High $1,436

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 $816. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1430. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $816

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,430

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Recife to Madrid

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from Recife to Madrid

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$842

$847

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$837

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$843

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$842

$847

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$851

$847

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$843

$847

One-way

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

18 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 16

$853 → $690

19%

21 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 16

$841 → $684

19%

20 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 18

$843 → $689

18%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$981 → $838

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Recife to Madrid

Recife - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Recife to Madrid are below the typical level at $597.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $816.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 0m

The median flight time for direct flights is 8h 0m; connecting flights average 21h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has offered 1 direct deal in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

TACV offers the cheapest recent deal

The cheapest recent deal from Recife to Madrid was $597 with TACV via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Recife to Madrid are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Recife main airports to depart from

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International (REC)

Cheapest

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~10 km from Recife (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival point for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~$588

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$690

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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Best Elite deals to Madrid

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From REC

Elite

Nov 03

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,204

$1,831

Save $1,373

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 08

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,189

$1,831

Save $1,358

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 22

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,180

$1,837

Save $1,343

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 24

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,213

$1,837

Save $1,376

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 17

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,189

$1,837

Save $1,352

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 10

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,189

$1,837

Save $1,352

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 26

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,181

$1,837

Save $1,344

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Nov 01

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,208

$1,838

Save $1,370

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Mar 04

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,449

$1,932

Save $1,517

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,453

$1,933

Save $1,520

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Oct 27

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,375

$1,933

Save $1,442

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

From REC

Elite

Mar 04

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,416

$1,934

Save $1,482

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Recife to Madrid is 60 or more days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $1250. Waiting until 7-13 days before departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1573. For last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel, the average price increases further to $1686.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Recife to Madrid is considered to be $988 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $1261. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above $1506.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid, with a median price of $816. March also offers lower prices, with a median of $948. In contrast, October has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $1287, which is higher than the annual median of $1261.

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Recife to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Recife to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Recife to Madrid

Regular price: $599 - $1,436

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

The regular price range for this route is between $599 and $1436. The current lowest deal is $597 with TACV, for travel from Mar 7-Mar 16.

now $597

Low $599

High $1,436

The cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid

September

Cheapest

Flights from $816

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,430

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Recife to Madrid

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from Recife to Madrid

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$842

$847

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$837

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$843

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$842

$847

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$851

$847

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

REC - Madrid

Recife (REC) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

$843

$847

One-way

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

18 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 16

$853 → $690

19%

21 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 16

$841 → $684

19%

20 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 18

$843 → $689

18%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$981 → $838

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Recife to Madrid

Recife - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Recife to Madrid are below the typical level at $597.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $816.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 0m

The median flight time for direct flights is 8h 0m; connecting flights average 21h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has offered 1 direct deal in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

TACV offers the cheapest recent deal

The cheapest recent deal from Recife to Madrid was $597 with TACV via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Recife to Madrid are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Recife main airports to depart from

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International (REC)

Cheapest

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~10 km from Recife (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a primary arrival point for flights to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~$588

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

Madrid, Spain

91% AI deal score

$3,416

$1,934

Save $1,482

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Recife to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Recife to Madrid

Recife to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Recife to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Recife to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid

Direct flights from Recife to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Recife to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Recife to Madrid

Recife - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 0m

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

TACV offers the cheapest recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Recife main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Nov 03

Nov 08

Nov 22

Nov 24

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 26

Nov 01

Mar 04

Oct 27

Oct 27

Mar 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When should I buy Recife to Madrid tickets?

How much should a flight from Recife to Madrid cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid?

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

What's the flight time from Recife to Madrid?

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

Related routes

More routes from Recife

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Recife to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Recife to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Recife to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Recife to Madrid

Direct flights from Recife to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Recife to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Recife to Madrid

Recife - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 8h 0m

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights

TACV offers the cheapest recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Recife main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Nov 03

Nov 08

Nov 22

Nov 24

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 26

Nov 01

Mar 04

Oct 27

Oct 27

Mar 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When should I buy Recife to Madrid tickets?

How much should a flight from Recife to Madrid cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Madrid?