Flying from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sao Luiz and Recife share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Choose from 13 weekly Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with Azul is the earliest flight available. Azul operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SLZ to REC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Azul is your ticket to exploring Recife (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SLZ to REC flights is Azul. Its services land without delay 75.26% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
C$183 is the lowest price for a one-way Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$384. These fares can change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from SLZ to REC, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
Of the departures from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, 76.8% touch down on time at their destination.
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Sao Luiz. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SLZ:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you're coming in on a late Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near REC:
Pick up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car and discover Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The quietest month for a flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Recife based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLZ to REC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Recife, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its popular sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without a visit to Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.