Travelling from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Recife one hour ahead of Quebec.
Your YQB to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is $831. A return ticket right now is $3,904. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from YQB to REC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Of all flights leaving Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, 63.79% land on time at their destination.
To get to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport from central Quebec, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YQB? If you're boarding an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Grab a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to the centre of Recife has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the busiest month for flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Recife in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YQB to REC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Recife, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its leading sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, your itinerary will be busy.
Natal is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without experiencing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
