Flying from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute. Recife's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Natal.
For the first departure, jump on the 00:40 flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you prefer to jet off later, the latest flight departs at 23:35. With 49 weekly flights from NAT to REC, you can pick the one that best suits you.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
When flying within Brazil, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from NAT to REC, make sure your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is ر.ق. 269. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 603. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from NAT to REC by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT)
Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Natal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 42 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Pousada da Rotatória and Pousada e Posto Amigão are close to NAT. They're a particularly good option if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you have a late flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing 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 the centre of Recife. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Recife in April.
When booking your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24 ºC to 31 ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NAT to REC in August. Temperatures average between 22 ºC and 28 ºC then.
More about Recife
After locking in your flights from NAT to REC, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Recife. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Centro Cultural dos Correios, Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes and Igreja Batista Pentecostal Do Alto Miramar are must-do's during your Recife adventure.
Complete your Recife trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Recife escape.
