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Flights from Frankfurt to Recife

There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Recife. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 12h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 09m
FRARECMAD

Frankfurt to Recife at a glance

Fastest journey12h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Frankfurt 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
FRA Madrid (MAD) REC
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 09m
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FRA Lisbon (LIS) REC
Leg 1: Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~12h 10m
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FRA Porto (OPO) REC
Leg 1: Lufthansa, TUI fly Deutschland · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 12m
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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
7,704 km4,784 miles
Journey time
12h 09mestimate
Time difference
-4hRecife vs Frankfurt
Currency in Recife
BRL
Airports
FRA, HHN → REC

Flights from Frankfurt to Recife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Recife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Lisbon and Porto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Recife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,704 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Recife?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Recife?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Recife?
Recife is 4 hours behind Frankfurt.

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