Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Recife is two hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Recife International Airport is located in Recife, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to REC, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like March, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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75% of flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport flight.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife International Airport, central Recife is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport (REC)
$570 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,544. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to REC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport (REC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport (REC), while January is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Recife based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to REC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Recife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Recife right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Recife International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Recife itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres southwest of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Natal, roughly 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are among its highlights.