Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is 30 minutes behind St John's.
Your YYT 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 for international travel.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
£534 is the best price for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £1,152. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYT to REC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YYT to REC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Of all flights departing from St. John's International Airport, 62.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
St. John's International Airport is around 6 miles from central St John's. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YYT? If you've booked an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a St. John's International 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 explore Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from St. John's International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from YYT to REC 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
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Recife. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, its best attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Natal is another sought-after 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.
