Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, making Recife four hours behind Frankfurt.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to REC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Right now, Rs136,075 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs221,244. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from FRA to REC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to FRA:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Reserve a hotel close to REC if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Recife in April.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to REC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its top sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Natal is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without seeing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.