Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Recife, BR 🇧🇷 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
SBRF
IATA
REC
Elevation
33 ft
Region
BR-PE
Local Time
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GPS Code: SBRF
Local Code: PE0001
Location: -8.125984° N, -34.923316° E
Continent: South America
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Ibura
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Airport Routes
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) offers 46 flight routes operated by 8 airlines. Major carriers include Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil and others. Popular destinations from Recife include São Paulo-Congonhas, São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l, Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l and Pinto Martins Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH) 3
- São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l (GRU) 3
- Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG) 3
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l (BSB) 3
- Pinto Martins Int'l (FOR) 2
- Fernando de Noronha (FEN) 2
- Porto / Oporto (OPO) 2
- Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int'l (Dois de Julho) (SSA) 2
- Val de Caes Int'l (BEL) 1
- Santa Maria (AJU) 1
- General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) 1
- Eduardo Gomes Int'l (MAO) 1
Newly Discovered
- General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) new
- São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) new
- Marechal Cunha Machado Int'l (SLZ) new
- Pinto Martins Int'l (FOR) new
- Eduardo Gomes Int'l (MAO) new
- Val de Caes Int'l (BEL) new
- Goiabeiras (VIX) new
- Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Int'l (Dois de Julho) (SSA) new
- Santa Genoveva (GYN) new
- Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport (JDO) new
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l (BSB) new
- Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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Top Airlines
Operating at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Azul Brazilian Airlines
AZU
/ AD
|
27 | 572 | 27 | Jan 30, 2026 |
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GLO
/ G3
|
7 | 206 | 7 | Jan 30, 2026 |
LATAM Brasil
TAM
/ JJ
|
5 | 197 | 5 | Jan 30, 2026 |
TAP Air Portugal
TAP
/ TP
|
1 | 27 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
|
JetSMART
JES
/ WJ
|
1 | 12 | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
|
Azul Conecta
ACN
/ 2F
|
3 | 12 | 3 | Jan 23, 2026 |
|
Hi Fly
HFY
/ 5K
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
|
Euroatlantic Airways
MMZ
/ YU
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18/36 |
9865 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | RECIFE APP | 119.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.65 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.85 MHz |
| OPS | RECIFE OPS | 122.5 MHz |
| TWR | RECIFE TWR | 122.8 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official airport taxis (Táxi Especial - fixed rate, and Táxi Comum - metered) are available 24/7 at stands outside the arrivals hall. You can prepay for the 'Especial' service at a desk inside the terminal. Ride-sharing services like Uber and 99 are also widely available with designated pickup points.
Rental Cars
Major car rental agencies such as Localiza, Movida, and Unidas have service desks located in the main arrivals hall. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance, particularly during peak travel seasons. The car pickup and return areas are situated in a dedicated lot near the terminal.
Public Transportation
The airport has excellent public transit connections. A pedestrian skywalk connects the terminal directly to the 'Aeroporto' station on the Metro's South Line (Linha Sul), providing a fast and inexpensive link to the city center. Additionally, several public bus lines stop in front of the airport, offering connections to various city neighborhoods, including Boa Viagem, and other regional destinations.
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