Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London three hours ahead of Recife.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your REC to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$887 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,507. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from REC to LHR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Of all flights departing from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% land on time at their destination.
To get to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport from central Recife, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to REC? If you're boarding an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're on a late Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from REC to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.