Flying from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 4 hours.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Porto Alegre.
There are seven Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights each week.
Your POA to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Azul is your gateway to exploring Recife (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport offered by this carrier.
Azul is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is R 1,693. A return ticket right now is R 3,490. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from POA to REC by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Of all flights leaving Salgado Filho International Airport, 76.68% touch down on time at their destination.
Salgado Filho International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Recife. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Recife in April.
When reserving your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from POA to REC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are the start of reasons to visit.