Travelling from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Manaus.
Flights from MAO to REC start at 02:25 — the first with Azul. The latest departure is at 02:50 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAO to REC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Azul has direct flights from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Recife — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
Azul is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 79.37% of its services landing as planned, Azul is the most punctual carrier operating MAO to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
$168 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $394. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAO to REC.
The cheapest month for flights from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
When it comes to Eduardo Gomes International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.84% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Manaus to Eduardo Gomes International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAO:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Pick up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to central Recife has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Eduardo Gomes International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAO to REC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Natal is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without seeing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.