List of Airlines at (REC) airport

The following is a list of airlines serving Recife airport (REC)

Passenger Terminal

Recife International Airport operates with a single integrated terminal, considered one of the most efficient in Brazil. Check-in counters are located on the first floor (Departures Level), while arrivals are situated on the ground floor.

Azul Airlines / Azul Conecta (Main Hub)
Recife is Azul's main connection hub in the Northeast, offering the largest network of destinations.
Main destinations: Campinas (VCP), Belo Horizonte (CNF), São Paulo (GRU/CGH), Fernando de Noronha (FEN), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), and Lisbon (LIS).
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Cabo Verde Airlines
Connects the Brazilian Northeast with the African archipelago.
Main destinations: Praia (RAI) / Sal Island (SID).
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Copa Airlines
Offers a direct connection to the Hub of the Americas.
Main destinations: Panama City (PTY).
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GOL Airlines
Operates an important domestic network and regional international flights.
Main destinations: São Paulo (GRU/CGH), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Brasília (BSB), Salvador (SSA), and Buenos Aires (EZE).
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JetSMART
Low-cost airline connecting Recife with Argentina.
Main destinations: Buenos Aires (EZE).
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LATAM Airlines
Connects the capital of Pernambuco with the country's main hubs.
Main destinations: São Paulo (GRU/CGH), Brasília (BSB), and Fortaleza (FOR).
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TAP Air Portugal
Offers daily direct flights to Europe.
Main destinations: Lisbon (LIS).
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VOEPASS Airlines
Specialized in regional aviation, it operates key routes within the Northeast.
Main destinations: Fernando de Noronha (FEN), Campina Grande (CPV), and Natal (NAT).
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Latest updates: January 04, 2026

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