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Flights from Recife to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Recife to Abu Dhabi. 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
RECAUHMAD

Recife to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey18h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Recife to Abu Dhabi

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

1
REC Madrid (MAD) AUH
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 25m
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2
REC Lisbon (LIS) AUH
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
+7hAbu Dhabi vs Recife
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
REC → AUH

Flights from Recife to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Recife to Abu Dhabi?
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 Recife to Abu Dhabi?
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 Recife and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD) and Lisbon (LIS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Recife and Abu Dhabi?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Recife and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours ahead of Recife.

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