Travelling from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Sao Paulo and Recife are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 91 Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, jump on the 07:05 Gol flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:20 with LATAM Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CGH to REC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Recife (and then other parts of Brazil) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azul.
With a reliable 81.78% of services arriving on schedule, Azul is the most punctual carrier for CGH to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, $140 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $290. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CGH to REC, book your journey seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
73.8% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CGH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Grab a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Recife. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CGH to REC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its leading sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Natal, roughly 257 kilometres north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are among its highlights.