Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is 4 hours ahead of Recife, where Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from REC to Paris.
Travelling during a popular month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Brazil and plan to travel to France for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris.
The journey from central Recife to REC takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near REC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris is C$591. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,064. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from REC to Paris. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the trip to take about 57 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from REC to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Paris in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from REC to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are attractions you won't want to skip in Paris.
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