Travelling from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Salvador and Recife follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from 62 weekly Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with Azul is the earliest flight you can take. Azul operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SSA to REC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, so jetting to Recife (and then seeing more parts of Brazil!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Voepass on this route.
Gol tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SSA to REC flights, with 91.67% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Rs11,170 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs23,830. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SSA to REC, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SSA land at their destination as scheduled 80.87% of the time.
Central Salvador to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SSA:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Reserve a hotel near REC if you're taking a late Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and venture far and wide through Recife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SSA to REC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.