Flying from Recife International Airport (REC) to London: what you need to know
London is three hours ahead of Recife, where Recife International Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your REC to London flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling from central Recife to REC takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near REC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Recife International Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
82% of flights leaving Recife International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of REC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife International Airport (REC) to London
345 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Recife International Airport to London flight. A return ticket right now is 706 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from REC to London, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Recife International Airport to London. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your flight from REC to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Recife International Airport to London has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your REC to London flight:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Step off your flight from Recife International Airport to London and head for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your REC to London flight:
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Recife International Airport to London for the best rates.
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Recife International Airport to London. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Recife International Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Recife International Airport to London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are top sights which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 257 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.