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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Brazil

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Recife

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Recife. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 18h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 25m
AUHRECMAD

Abu Dhabi to Recife at a glance

Fastest journey18h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Recife

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Madrid (MAD) REC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~18h 25m
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2
AUH Lisbon (LIS) REC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~18h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,308 km6,401 miles
Journey time
18h 25mestimate
Time difference
-7hRecife vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Recife
BRL
Airports
AUH → REC

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Recife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Recife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid and Lisbon. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Recife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,308 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Recife?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD) and Lisbon (LIS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Recife?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Recife?
Recife is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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