Travelling from Toronto to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Recife is two hours ahead of Toronto. Recife International Airport is located in Recife, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to REC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Recife International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
64% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to REC flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kms (45 miles) from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Recife International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Recife International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Recife International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and chase adventure across Recife and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Recife International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Central Recife is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Recife International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Recife International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Recife International Airport is £255. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £533. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to REC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Cheap Toronto to Recife International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Recife International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Recife International Airport (REC). Visit Recife in September for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Toronto to REC plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Recife to range from 24ºC to 31ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Recife International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Recife
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Recife International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Recife:
Convent of Sao Francisco and Jardim Botânico are just two of the top attractions to add to your Recife travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jungle and Sea.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Recife. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Natal, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are highlights.