Travelling from Santa Genoveva Airport (GYN) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Goiania and Recife are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from GYN to REC start at 05:00 — the first with Azul. The last service of the day is at 20:25 with Azul. In total, there are 18 weekly Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your GYN to REC flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Azul is your gateway to exploring Recife (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
With 79.22% of its services landing on schedule, Azul is the most punctual carrier offering GYN to REC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Genoveva Airport (GYN) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Right now, £45 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £76. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GYN to REC by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Santa Genoveva Airport (GYN)
80.73% of flights leaving Santa Genoveva Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from GYN.
Santa Genoveva Airport is around 8 miles from central Goiania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GYN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to REC if you have a late Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and discover more of Recife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to the centre of Recife has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 10 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Santa Genoveva Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GYN to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 120 miles south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 160 miles north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.