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RECRecife·Guararapes·Recife, Brazil
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Main Terminal - Domestic Wing, Main Terminal - International Wing
Max Transit
15m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
60min
Recife skylinePhoto by Victor Cayke on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
All operations are in one terminal building, so passengers walk between domestic and international gate areas along a single concourse. International arrivals must clear Polícia Federal immigration and Receita Federal customs before reaching the domestic side, which is the main time factor rather than distance. There is no shuttle or train — everything is a short walk.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single compact terminal
Immigration is the real bottleneck, not walking distance
Limited international frequency
Reliable domestic rebooking within Brazil's Northeast network
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at REC?

Still under minimum connecting time even for domestic-domestic transfers in this simple layout. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at REC?

Meets the bare domestic-domestic MCT but leaves zero buffer at this small airport. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at REC?

Solid for domestic connections and right at the minimum for domestic-to-international transfers. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at REC?

Covers the international-domestic MCT comfortably, accounting for immigration and customs processing. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at REC?

Ample time for any combination of domestic or international connections at this small airport. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at REC?

Two hours is plenty given REC's compact single-terminal layout. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at REC?

More than enough time even with immigration delays or a late-arriving inbound flight. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at REC?

Comfortable connection window, though it may mean a longer wait given limited international frequencies. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at REC?

Very safe but likely more waiting time than necessary at a small, simple airport. See full 4 hr guide →

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