Travelling from Petrolina International Airport (PNZ) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Petrolina and Recife share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 17 weekly Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights. The 10:10 departure with Azul is the earliest flight available. Azul operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
Your PNZ to REC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Recife (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a snap with Azul. This popular airline offers direct flights from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azul.
With an impressive 83.02% of services arriving as scheduled, Azul has the best on-time record for PNZ to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Petrolina International Airport (PNZ) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, £42 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £96. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from PNZ to REC by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PNZ to REC.
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Handy information about Petrolina International Airport (PNZ)
Petrolina International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PNZ touch down on schedule 84.8% of the time.
To get to Petrolina International Airport from central Petrolina, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PNZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 10 miles from central Recife. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The quietest month for a flight from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Recife based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Petrolina International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PNZ to REC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Recife. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 160 miles north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.