Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Recife and Sao Paulo are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 261 Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 01:40 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:40 with Azul.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your REC to GRU flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates REC to GRU flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 79.01% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 1,133 is the best price for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,185. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from REC to GRU by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
When it comes to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.3% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport from central Recife, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near REC:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
When reserving your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from REC to GRU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its popular sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.