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Flights from Recife to Amsterdam
There are no direct flights from Recife to Amsterdam. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 12h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 08m
Recife to Amsterdam at a glance
Fastest journey12h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Recife to Amsterdam
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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REC Madrid (MAD) AMS
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express
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
- 7,707 km4,786 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 08mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hAmsterdam vs Recife
- Currency in Amsterdam
- EUR
- Airports
- REC → AMS
Flights from Recife to Amsterdam: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Recife to Amsterdam?
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 Recife to Amsterdam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,707 km.
Where do you change planes between Recife and Amsterdam?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). Azul Brazilian Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Recife and Amsterdam?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Recife and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 4 hours ahead of Recife.




