Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
Recife is one hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FLL to REC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Recife (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul. This popular airline has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Azul is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Azul is the most punctual carrier offering FLL to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Right now, R 4,573 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,786. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FLL to REC.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Consider booking a hotel close to REC if you're catching a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Recife in April.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Recife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FLL to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a trip to Maceio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.