There are 6 ways to get from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane NAT - REC
1hR$900–3,300Drive 304.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC)car 304.9 km
3h 56mR$159–229Bus
- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus
7h 50mR$201–284Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Natal-NAT to Recife-REC304.9 km
3h 56mR$200–260Bus via Natal airport
- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus Natal
8h 30mR$211–284Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Natal airport to Praia da Pipa
- Take the bus from Praia da Pipa to Natalbus
- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus
11h 23mR$367–454
Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) is to drive which costs R$ 150 - R$ 230 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) is to fly which takes 1h and costs R$ 900 - R$ 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC). However, there are services departing from Natal and arriving at Recife Airport via Recife - TIP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Natal Airport (NAT) and Recife Airport (REC) is 268 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs R$ 200 - R$ 290.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, depart from Natal station.
The best way to get from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) is to fly which takes 1h and costs R$ 900 - R$ 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 200 - R$ 290 and takes 7h 50m.
The quickest flight from Greater Natal International Airport Airport to Recife International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
What companies run services between Natal Airport (NAT), Brazil and Recife Airport (REC), Brazil?
Azul flies from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC) twice daily. Alternatively, Cruzeiro operates a bus from Natal to Recife - TIP 4 times a week. Tickets cost R$110–180 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Greater Natal International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$750–3,600
- Phone
- +55 (81) 2101-9000
- Website
- viacaocruzeiro.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$110–180
- Schedules at
- clickbus.com.br
- Book at
- clickbus.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$120–180
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$120–180
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Phone
- +55 84 32462008
- [email protected]
- Website
- pipaaventura.com.br
Shuttle from Natal airport to Praia da Pipa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- R$230
- Schedules at
- pipaaventura.com.br
- Phone
- +55 84 99473-7848 / +55 84 3343-6274
- [email protected]
- Website
- instagram.com
Shuttle from Natal airport to Praia da Pipa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- R$220
- Schedules at
- instagram.com
- Phone
- +55 84 99969 0432
Bus from Praia da Pipa to Natal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$21–35
- Schedules at
- instagram.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Natal-NAT to Recife-REC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- R$200–260
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC) is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Natal Airport (NAT) to Recife Airport (REC).
Azul offers flights from Greater Natal International Airport Airport to Recife International Airport Airport.
There are 1907+ hotels available in Recife Airport (REC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Natal Airport (NAT) and Recife Airport (REC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











