Flying from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to REC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to REC flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Flights that take off from YXX reach their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near REC and be in snooze mode sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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 best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver 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 in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Rs162,431 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs247,793. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to REC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). June is when most people travel to Recife. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to REC flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
August has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Recife
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Recife right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Recife itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 177 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its top attractions. From Ponta Verde to Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
