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Flights from Recife to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Recife to Frankfurt. 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
RECFRAMAD

Recife to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey12h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Recife to Frankfurt

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) FRA
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 09m
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REC Lisbon (LIS) FRA
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~12h 10m
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3
REC Porto (OPO) FRA
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, TUI fly Deutschland
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
+4hFrankfurt vs Recife
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
REC → FRA, HHN

Flights from Recife to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Recife to Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt?
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 Recife and Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Recife and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 4 hours ahead of Recife.

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