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Flights from Recife to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Recife to Istanbul. 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
RECISTLIS

Recife to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Recife to Istanbul

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

1
REC Lisbon (LIS) IST
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 51m
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2
REC Madrid (MAD) IST
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 46m
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3
REC Porto (OPO) IST
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
+6hIstanbul vs Recife
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
REC → IST, SAW

Flights from Recife to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Recife to Istanbul?
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 Recife to Istanbul?
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 Recife and Istanbul?
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 Recife and Istanbul?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Recife and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Recife.

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