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REC Airport — Recife, Brazil: Direct Flights, Airlines, USD Fares

REC Recife airport: 1 catalogued routes, hub for . USD fares, schedules, carrier comparison.

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🇧🇷 REC
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Domestic only · Connect via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa

REC has no direct international flights.

Most passengers from Recife connect via O.R. Tambo (JNB) or Bole (ADD) for international routes. Aviasales finds the cheapest connection live.

REC Airport — Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International

REC (Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, ICAO SBRF) is the airport serving Recife, Brazil. It is a destination reached by travellers flying from across Africa.

Direct flights to REC — 1 route

USD fares for routes through this airport vary by corridor — intra-Africa typically $400-900, Gulf hubs $500-1,200, long-haul $800-2,200. See the per-route guides above for live cached fares.

FAQ

How is REC airport connected? REC (Recife) is reachable on 1 direct route in our catalogue — see the full route list above.

What are the IATA and ICAO codes for REC airport? The IATA code is REC and the ICAO code is SBRF. The airport serves Recife, Brazil.

How can I check fares and schedules for routes through REC? Each route in the list above links to a guide with live USD fares, weekly frequency and the airlines that operate it.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.