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Cheap flights from Recife to Barcelona

Barcelona is the draw on this route, whether the trip is for business, study or a few days by the sea, and cheap flights from Recife to Barcelona are connecting itineraries rather than nonstop ones. Every departure uses Guararapes International, so the decision is not between two Recife airports but between the ten connecting options, the total travel time and what each fare includes. Watch the connection city, the baggage allowance and the arrival time at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona -, because those details usually change the real cost more than the headline fare.

Cheapest monthNovember
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance6,657 km
Direct flight time *8 h 34 min
Updated 3 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
TAP PortugalTAP PortugalTPwith a stop★★★★★ 4.014 Feb 2027from $620Search 14 Feb 2027
Latam Airlines BrasilLatam Airlines BrasilJJwith a stop★★★★★ 4.014 Dec 2026from $739Search 14 Dec 2026
IberiaIberiaIBwith a stop—18 Nov 2026from $1,179Search 18 Nov 2026
LATAM AirlinesLATAM AirlinesLAwith a stop★★★★★ 4.331 Dec 2026from $1,242Search 31 Dec 2026
AzulAzulADwith a stop★★★★★ 3.831 Dec 2026from $1,287Search 31 Dec 2026
GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.G3with a stop★★★★★ 4.031 Dec 2026from $1,394Search 31 Dec 2026
Turkish AirlinesTurkish AirlinesTKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.731 Dec 2026from $1,515Search 31 Dec 2026
British AirwaysBritish AirwaysBAwith a stop—29 Aug 2027from $1,661Search 29 Aug 2027
SwissSwissLXwith a stop★★★★★ 4.422 Nov 2026from $2,258Search 22 Nov 2026
American AirlinesAmerican AirlinesAAwith a stop★★★★★ 3.95 Nov 2026from $2,781Search 5 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $415.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $4159 Nov 2026
December 2026from $87631 Dec 2026
January 2027from $2,25910 Jan 2027
February 2027from $62014 Feb 2027
March 2027from $95912 Mar 2027
April 2027from $1,0484 Apr 2027
May 2027from $1,1201 May 2027
June 2027from $89122 Jun 2027
July 2027from $8902 Jul 2027
August 2027from $1,03527 Aug 2027
September 2027from $68217 Sept 2027
October 2027from $1,39010 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
RecifeGuararapes International REC9 km
BarcelonaJosep Tarradellas Barcelona - BCN0 km

Route on the map

RecifeBarcelona6,657 km
Recife – Barcelona: 6,657 km in a straight line; Spain is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

November comes out cheapest in the months priced here. December and January sit on either side of Christmas and school holidays, while Barcelona's summer months pull in leisure travel; mid-year dates can also be busy when families travel. Look at the calendar across all twelve priced months, and compare midweek and weekend departures before deciding, because a single holiday can shift the fare more than the season does.

Airlines and what to expect

Because there are no nonstop flights, every itinerary connects, and the routing, connection time and fare inclusions change by airline and ticket. The page lists Avianca, TAP Portugal, ITA Airways, Azul, Air Europa, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Turkish Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines and Latam Airlines Brasil, but it does not say which are low-cost or full-service, nor which include bags, meals or seat selection. Compare the full journey length, the connection airport and the fare rules, since a cheaper connection can mean a longer layover or a separate ticket with its own risks.

Arriving — Barcelona

Arriving late in the day can change the whole transfer, because fewer public-transport services may still be running and the next connection can be harder to make. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - is the destination airport named for this route, and it sits outside the city centre, with metro, bus, rail and taxi links that vary by terminal and time. Check the last service to your area before booking, allow time for baggage reclaim, and confirm which terminal your flight uses.

Before you go: Spain

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
Spanish
Emergency number
112, 061, 091
Driving side
right
Calling code
+34
Internet domain
.es
EU / Schengen
EU member, Schengen area
Population of Barcelona
1.7 M (2025)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Confirm that your booking departs from Guararapes International, the only Recife airport named for this route.
  • Check whether your fare includes checked baggage and seat selection, especially on the lower-cost options.
  • Compare connection time and total journey length, not just the first price shown.
  • Check entry and transit document requirements for Spain before you travel.
  • Look at November and the months around school holidays and Christmas in the price calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Recife – Barcelona: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $415. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Recife – Barcelona: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: TAP Portugal, Latam Airlines Brasil, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, Azul, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, American Airlines.

Recife – Barcelona: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Recife to Barcelona?

The distance is about 6,657 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 8 h 34 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Recife – Barcelona?

Recife: Guararapes International (REC). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - (BCN).

What is the time difference between Recife and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 4 h ahead of Recife.

Recife — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
FrankfurtTAP Portugalwith a stop5 Nov 2026from $379
RomeLATAM Airlineswith a stop14 Nov 2026from $399
ParisLATAM Airlineswith a stop1 Dec 2026from $412
MilanTAP Portugalwith a stop11 Dec 2026from $454
WarsawTAP Portugalwith a stop27 Nov 2026from $522

Barcelona — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
WarsawRyanairdirect14 Nov 2026from $31
WroclawWizz Airdirect30 Jan 2027from $37
KatowiceWizz Airdirect4 Dec 2026from $40
KrakowWizz Airdirect3 Dec 2026from $41
IasiAustrianwith a stop6 Nov 2026from $323

Barcelona: flights to the city

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