Travelling from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is one hour ahead of New York.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to REC.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to REC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and discover more of Recife and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Central Recife is roughly 8 kilometres from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is ر.ق. 1,138. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,288. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to REC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Recife. June is when most people book flights from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your New York to REC flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Recife
Start your Recife trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea are highlights which should feature on every Recife itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Recife. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Natal, roughly 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are key reasons to visit.
