Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to REC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Right now, AED 1,723 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 3,198. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to REC, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Grab a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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 drive to the center.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Recife in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to REC in August if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey around 193 kilometers south-west to Maceio to tick off its popular sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometers north of Recife. No trip is complete without experiencing Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.