Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, making Recife one hour ahead of Montreal.
Your YUL to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, R 8,531 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,739. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YUL to REC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Recife. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Recife. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YUL to REC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
