Flying from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to REC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to REC flight:
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near REC:
Explore without limits with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and discover more of Recife and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
The centre of Recife is about 8 kilometres from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
$1,609 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Return flights start at $1,984. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to REC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Recife. June is when most people book flights from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Seattle to REC flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging 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. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea are must-do's during your Recife adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-west of Recife, a trip to Maceio will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
