Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 1 hour behind Recife, where Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from REC to New York. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Brazil, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Recife, REC can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 17 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near REC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to New York
271 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York. A return flight starts from 572 €. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from REC to New York. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
After your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 48 minutes by car. Central New York is approximately 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from REC to New York, unwind at a hotel close to JFK. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from REC to New York sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New York, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
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