Travelling from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC). Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
5 hours is the average journey time for a direct Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport flight.
Recife International Airport is located in Recife. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to REC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC) departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
You'll find a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport with Gol. This top carrier offers services from AEP.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with GOL Linhas Aéreas from AEP to REC.
GOL Linhas Aéreas sets the standard for punctuality. A reliable 88.24% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
AEP is about 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield. Whether you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
64% of flights that leave from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield reach their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC) plane ticket out of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). Work out whether leaving from EZE works best for your plans.
When leaving from EZE, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Buenos Aires to REC. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
On the EZE to REC route, JetSmart is the airline most travellers rely on.
Flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Recife International Airport are more likely to be on time with GOL Linhas Aéreas compared to other carriers.
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to REC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78%.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
Consider booking a hotel close to REC if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife International Airport, central Recife is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC)
Currently, R 3,091 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,235. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Buenos Aires to REC.
The best month for scoring cheap Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport (REC). January is the busiest month to visit Recife. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
When booking your Buenos Aires to REC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Recife
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Recife International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Recife:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Recife when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Convent of Sao Francisco followed by Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres southwest of Recife, a trip to Maceio will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.