Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto one hour behind Recife.
Give yourself enough time to catch your REC to YYZ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is R 5,734. A round-trip ticket right now is R 12,529. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from REC to YYZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Of the departures from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near REC? If you've booked an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Booking your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to YYZ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
