Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Durham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to REC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
$434 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Return flights start from $851. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to REC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU land on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Book a hotel near REC if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and experience the lesser-explored corners of Recife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Recife in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to REC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometers south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Natal, roughly 257 kilometers north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are key highlights.
