Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is four hours behind Recife, where Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located. Vancouver follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your REC to Vancouver flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Recife, REC can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near REC:
When it comes to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.3% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Vancouver
R 10,288 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return ticket right now is R 18,208. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from REC to Vancouver. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Landing cheap tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with an epic deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from REC to Vancouver by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your flight from REC to Vancouver can help you get the best possible rate.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your REC to Vancouver flight:
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from CXH ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when demand is high.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by choosing a hotel near YXX after your REC to Vancouver flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Start your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before locking in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Vancouver offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without experiencing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.