Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to REC start at 05:00 — the first with Azul. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with Gol. In total, you can choose from 130 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to REC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. When you're ready to start your Recife holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Brazil:
Azul is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to REC flights. A dependable 87.39% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, R 1,221 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,516. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to REC.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel near REC if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and discover more of Recife and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to central Recife has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Recife. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Recife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to REC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Recife, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its top sights. 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 essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
