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Flights from Madrid to Recife

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Recife (REC) take about 8h 22m (6,289 km). Azul Airlines, EuroAtlantic Airways and Iberia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $325 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Madrid to Recife

Carriers on MAD–REC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Azul Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ EuroAtlantic Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen

Madrid to Recife fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $325 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$97528 Oct 2026 · Iberia	$634 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026 · Air Europa
Nov 2026	$32520 Nov 2026 · Azul Airlines	—
Dec 2026	$54325 Dec 2026 · Azul Airlines	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $325 in November 2026, against $543 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Recife, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Recife flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Recife?

A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Recife (REC) takes about 8h 22m, covering 6,289 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Madrid from Recife by air?

The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 6,289 km (3,908 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Recife?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–REC route include Azul Airlines, EuroAtlantic Airways and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Madrid to Recife cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–REC was $325 USD with Azul Airlines (nonstop), departing 20 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Recife?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $325 one-way, against $634 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Recife?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Recife visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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