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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fortaleza to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 1:53 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 9:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

A direct flight from Fortaleza to Recife takes 1h 18m, covering 1,009 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Fortaleza to Recife range from C$ 176 to C$ 287, with an average of C$ 221 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 176 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 70% above the C$ 221 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 182 round-trip via Brasilia (BSB), compared to C$ 221 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 30–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fortaleza to Recife flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 572 to C$ 1,266. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fortaleza to Recife are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 293, which is 133% above the typical average for this route.

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Fortaleza to Recife usually depart from Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) and arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Fortaleza to Recife route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Connecting flights from Fortaleza to Recife most commonly pass through:

• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Fortaleza to Recife. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 203 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 252, a difference of C$ 49.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Fortaleza and Recife. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Azul
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 6h 14m via Brasilia (BSB).

Boa Viagem Square is one of the most viewed places in Recife on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fortaleza to Recife flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.