Travelling from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Fortaleza and Recife share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 47 Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 00:55 Azul flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:25 with Azul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your FOR to REC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Azul has direct flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Recife — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul.
With a reliable 84.21% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier for FOR to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is 68 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 113 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from FOR to REC by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FOR to REC.
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Handy information about Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Of all flights leaving Pinto Martins Airport, 79.85% land on time at their destination.
Pinto Martins Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Fortaleza. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FOR? If you've booked an early flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to REC if you're catching a late Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Recife. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from FOR to REC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a trip to Maceio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without experiencing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.