Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Munich.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MUC to REC flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
£264 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Return flights start at £662. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MUC to REC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MUC to REC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on time at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Pick up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 10 miles from central Recife. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you want to visit Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to REC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Recife. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, its top attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Natal is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 160 miles north of Recife. No trip is complete without experiencing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
