Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Frankfurt is 4 hours ahead of Recife, where Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located. Frankfurt operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from REC to Frankfurt. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Brazil. But before booking your cheap tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Recife to REC takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near REC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Frankfurt
$696 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt. Return flights start at $1,205. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from REC to Frankfurt if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 37 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to HHN. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from REC to Frankfurt at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from REC to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Frankfurt:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
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