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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Recife to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in November.

Recife to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Recife to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Recife to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found494 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Recife to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Recife to Barcelona is 494 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Recife to Barcelona. But we found flights with one or more stops from 494 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Recife to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Barcelona is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife Airport to Barcelona Airport on Monday, 17 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Recife Airport and Barcelona Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • Barcelona is four hours ahead of Recife and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your REC to BCN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • Currently, 305 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 494 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from REC to BCN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from REC to BCN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, data shows 79.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to REC:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Spain

  • Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.

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