Travelling from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London. Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to REC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to REC flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Have a late flight from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near REC and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Recife. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, Rs88,870 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs196,971. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to REC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). June is when most people visit Recife. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your London to REC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Recife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Recife right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport:
Convent of Sao Francisco and Jardim Botânico are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Recife travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle and Sea.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Recife. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Natal is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
