Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Recife and Natal are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from REC to NAT start from 04:15 — the earliest with Azul. The last service of the day is at 23:35 with Azul. In total, you can take your pick of 49 weekly Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your REC to NAT flight.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Natal (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Voepass. This popular airline offers direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Voepass on this route.
Azul is the most punctual carrier that offers REC to NAT flights. An exceptional 86.98% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT)
At the moment, 42 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 83 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from REC to NAT.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
When it comes to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport's on-time performance, 79.3% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Recife to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near REC. Whether you have an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT)
Landing late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport flight? Collect your bags and head straight to a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to NAT are Pousada e Posto Amigão and Pousada da Rotatória.
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and venture far and wide through Natal and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to central Natal
From Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport, Natal is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Natal in April.
Lock in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport for March if you want to visit Natal during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from REC to NAT in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Natal, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel around 434 kilometres north-west to Fortaleza to check off its top attractions. From Posto 06 Praia do Futuro to Aterro da Praia de Iracema and Iracema Statue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Recife, roughly 257 kilometres south of Natal. Cordeiro Rural Exposition Park, Museu a Céu Aberto and Arruado Engenho Velho da Várzea are key reasons to visit.