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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.

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

• Azul
• LATAM Airlines

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

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

• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fortaleza to Recife.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $130 round-trip via Brasilia (BSB), compared to $165 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 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.

Connecting flights from Fortaleza to Recife most commonly pass through:

• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 10% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Fortaleza to Recife route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $156 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $188, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Recife are Pina Beach and Boa Viagem Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Recife on KAYAK.

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 10:30 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 78% above the route average of $165. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Fortaleza to Recife takes 1h 18m, covering 389 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Fortaleza to Recife are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 6h 14m via Brasilia (BSB).

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Fortaleza to Recife range from $132 to $217, with an average of $165 over the past 12 months. Anything below $132 counts as a good deal.