Travelling from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Recife is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to REC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like August, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is roughly 40 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to REC? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near REC:
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Recife. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 17 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is C$534. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,175. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Chicago to REC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Recife. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Chicago to REC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Visit in August for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
More about Recife
After locking in your flight from Chicago to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Recife:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Centro Cultural dos Correios, Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes and Igreja Batista Pentecostal Do Alto Miramar are leading attractions which should be on any good Recife itinerary.
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