Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
A direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport takes 2 hours 53 minutes, on average. Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3 — identical to Recife.
Flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport start at 02:45 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is the 23:50 option with Azul. In total, you can take your pick of 157 weekly services from REC to GIG.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Once you've booked cheap ticket from REC to GIG, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Brazil. As long as you have another proof of identity, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is 54 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 99 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from REC to GIG.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Recife, Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near REC:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Book a hotel near GIG if you're taking a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.
More about Rio De Janeiro
As soon as you've booked your flights from REC to GIG, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Rio De Janeiro. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
There's more than one way to travel to Rio De Janeiro. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is another popular choice. Explore the flights available at this domestic airport.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Rio De Janeiro trip.
