Flying from Regional De Maringa Airport (MGF) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Maringa and Recife are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Your MGF to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Regional De Maringa Airport (MGF) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
At the moment, $162 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $309. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MGF to REC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MGF to REC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Regional De Maringa Airport (MGF)
When it comes to Regional De Maringa Airport's on-time performance, 78.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Regional De Maringa Airport from central Maringa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MGF:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to REC if you're on a late Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes 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 choose your dates for your flight from Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Regional De Maringa Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MGF to REC in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its top sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.