There are 5 ways to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Greater Natal International Airport
best- Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)plane REC - NAT
2h 5mR$841–2,836Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Recife-REC to Natal297.4 km
3h 45mR$110–150Bus
- Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus Recife
- Take the bus from João Pessoa to Natalbus Natal
7h 45mR$122–269Drive 297.4 km
- Drive from Recife Airport (REC) to Natalcar 297.4 km
3h 45mR$157–227Fly to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, bus
- Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)plane REC - JPA
- Take the bus from João Pessoa to Natalbus
4h 54mR$1,325–3,654
Recife International Airport (REC) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal is to bus which costs R$ 120 - R$ 270 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal. However, there are services departing from Recife Airport and arriving at Natal via Recife - TIP and João Pessoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Recife Airport (REC) and Natal is 294 km. The road distance is 297.4 km.
The best way to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs R$ 120 - R$ 270.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal, including transfers.
Recife Airport (REC) to Natal bus services, operated by Viação Total, depart from Recife - TIP station.
The best way to get from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs R$ 800 - R$ 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 120 - R$ 270 and takes 7h 45m.
Recife Airport (REC) to Natal bus services, operated by Viação Total, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Recife Airport (REC) to Natal is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Recife Airport (REC) to Natal.
What companies run services between Recife Airport (REC), Brazil and Natal, Brazil?
Azul and TAP Portugal fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Recife Airport to Natal via Recife - TIP, Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa, and João Pessoa in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Recife International Airport to Greater Natal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$700–2,800
Flights from Recife International Airport to Greater Natal International Airport via Maceio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$300–1,600
Flights from Recife International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,200–3,200
- Phone
- 0800 085 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- viajetotal.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$45–75
- Book at
- viajetotal.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 8801 315
- [email protected]
- Website
- viacaocatedral.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R$45–140
- Schedules at
- viacaocatedral.com.br
- Book at
- viacaocatedral.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from João Pessoa to Natal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$70–120
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from João Pessoa to Natal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$70–120
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Recife-REC to Natal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- R$110–150
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