Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
To see whether you need a visa to enter Canada, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from REC to YYC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport is C$741. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,460. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from REC to YYC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to REC:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel near YYC if you're catching a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Calgary in May.
Lock in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from REC to YYC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Calgary right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from REC to YYC:
Calgary Tower and Heritage Park Historical Village are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Calgary must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Glenbow Museum.
Complete your Calgary trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Calgary International Airport, explore our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Calgary stay.