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Flights from Recife to Zurich
There are no direct flights from Recife to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 11h 55m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 55m
Recife to Zurich at a glance
Fastest journey11h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Recife to Zurich
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) ZRH
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS
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
- 7,500 km4,658 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 55mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hZurich vs Recife
- Currency in Zurich
- CHF
- Airports
- REC → ZRH
Flights from Recife to Zurich: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Recife to Zurich?
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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,500 km.
Where do you change planes between Recife and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Praia (RAI). Azul Brazilian Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Recife and Zurich?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Recife and Zurich?
Zurich is 4 hours ahead of Recife.
