Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Charlotte.
Your CLT to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is R 6,266. A round-trip fare is currently R 11,525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CLT to REC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CLT to REC.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights that leave from Charlotte Douglas International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CLT? If you've booked an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you're arriving on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near REC:
Grab a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CLT to REC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its leading attractions. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
