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Flights from Recife to Barcelona

There are no direct flights from Recife to Barcelona. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 10h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 58m
RECBCNMAD

Recife to Barcelona at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Recife to Barcelona

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) BCN
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Nesma Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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2
REC Lisbon (LIS) BCN
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~11h 04m
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3
REC Porto (OPO) BCN
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Vueling, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~12h 15m
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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
6,673 km4,144 miles
Journey time
10h 58mestimate
Time difference
+4hBarcelona vs Recife
Currency in Barcelona
EUR
Airports
REC → BCN

Flights from Recife to Barcelona: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Recife to Barcelona?
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 Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,673 km.
Where do you change planes between Recife and Barcelona?
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 Barcelona?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
What is the time difference between Recife and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 4 hours ahead of Recife.

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