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Flights from Istanbul to Recife

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Recife. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Madrid, about 13h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 51m
ISTRECLIS

Istanbul to Recife at a glance

Fastest journey13h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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
IST Lisbon (LIS) REC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~13h 51m
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2
IST Madrid (MAD) REC
Leg 1: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 46m
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3
IST Porto (OPO) REC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 02m
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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
8,485 km5,269 miles
Journey time
13h 51mestimate
Time difference
-6hRecife vs Istanbul
Currency in Recife
BRL
Airports
IST, SAW → REC

Flights from Istanbul to Recife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Recife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Madrid 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 Istanbul to Recife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,485 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Recife?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD) and Porto (OPO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Recife?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Recife?
Recife is 6 hours behind Istanbul.

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