Recife (REC) to Madrid (MAD) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Madrid (MAD): Azul and Iberia. The two airports are 3,908 miles (6,289 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lisbon, Porto and Fortaleza and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from REC to MAD
- AzulNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book REC to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Azul
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- Azul FidelidadeBooks Azul
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Azul
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
What REC to MAD costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 27,000 | 67,500 | $13–375 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 45,000 | 80,000 | $41–53 |
REC to MAD with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
+2
- Via Porto (OPO)Azul, then Ryanair, Iberia and 2 more
+1
- Via Fortaleza (FOR)Azul and LATAM Airlines, then Iberia
- Via Salvador (SSA)Azul and Gol, then Air Europa
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Azul and Gol, then Iberia
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
REC to MAD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from REC to MAD?
Azul and Iberia (oneworld) fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is Recife from Madrid by plane?
Recife (REC) and Madrid (MAD) are 3,908 miles (6,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book REC to MAD award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, Azul Fidelidade, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does REC to MAD cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 27,000 miles in economy with Emirates Skywards and 67,500 in business with Emirates Skywards, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Recife and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Fortaleza (FOR), Salvador (SSA) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAP Portugal through Lisbon.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.