Flying from Recife International Airport (REC) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale is two hours behind Recife, where Recife International Airport is located. Fort Lauderdale follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your REC to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
The journey from central Recife to REC takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to REC? If you're boarding an early flight from Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Recife International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from REC land on schedule 82% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife International Airport (REC) to Fort Lauderdale
363 € is currently the best price for a one-way Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. Return plane tickets start at 658 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from REC to Fort Lauderdale, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The distance from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from REC to Fort Lauderdale.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the most popular month for flights from Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale in December.
Book a Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Recife International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are attractions you won't want to skip in Fort Lauderdale.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.