Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to REC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
$2,788 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Return flights start at $3,262. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to REC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near REC:
Explore without limits with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and experience more of Recife and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to central Recife has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 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 trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Recife. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to REC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Recife, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its must-visit 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.
Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without a visit to Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.