Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Spain. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from REC to BCN, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
416 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. A return flight starts from 695 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from REC to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport throughout the entire month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Travelling from central Recife to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to REC? If you're catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Barcelona right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from REC to BCN:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are among the things you can't miss in Barcelona.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Barcelona.