Travelling from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Curitiba.
To ensure you catch your CWB to REC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Afonso Pena International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is 59 €. A return fare right now is 119 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CWB to REC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Of all flights leaving Afonso Pena International Airport, 77.05% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Afonso Pena International Airport from central Curitiba, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
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Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you're arriving on a late Afonso Pena International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near REC:
Travel at your own speed with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and see more of Recife and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the busiest month for flights from Afonso Pena International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Recife in April.
When reserving your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWB to REC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular 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 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without dropping by Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.