Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 3 hours 4 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Recife and Sao Paulo share the same timezone — UTC-3.
Take your pick of 130 weekly flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. The 01:40 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from GRU to REC. Gol operates the last service of the day at 23:20 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from GRU to REC, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within Brazil. As long as you have another form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
78 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. A return flight starts at 130 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from GRU to REC by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from GRU to REC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport can be reached in about 32 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to GRU? If you're on an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Reserve a hotel near REC if you're on a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Recife. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 34 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 17 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Recife in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU 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.
More about Recife
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Recife right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from GRU to REC:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Centro Cultural dos Correios, Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes and Igreja Batista Pentecostal Do Alto Miramar are major attractions which should be on every Recife itinerary.
Complete your Recife trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Recife stay.
