Travelling from Macapa International Airport (MCP) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Macapa and Recife follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Leave enough time to make your MCP to REC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Macapa International Airport (MCP) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is ر.ق. 319. A return plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 599. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MCP to REC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
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Handy information about Macapa International Airport (MCP)
Macapa International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 89.64% of flights that take off from MCP arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Macapa International Airport from central Macapa, it takes about 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MCP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Grab a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the busiest month for flights from Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Recife in April.
When reserving your flight from Macapa International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCP to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are among the biggest draws.