Travelling from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Montreal. Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife.
Your flight from Montreal to REC won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can get to YHU from the centre of Montreal in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to REC flight? Relax in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near REC and be in snooze mode sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and experience more of Recife and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to central Recife is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is R 5,039. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,580. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to REC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Montreal to REC.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). June is the busiest month to visit Recife. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Book a Montreal to REC plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Recife to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Recife
Start your Recife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea are must-do's during your Recife adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Recife. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
