Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport.
Recife and Brasilia follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from REC to BSB start at 03:45 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with Azul. In total, you can choose from 211 weekly Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your REC to BSB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport, so getting to Brasilia (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
Gol ranks as the leading on-time carrier for REC to BSB flights, with 97.32% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Currently, P3,530 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P11,224. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from REC to BSB.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from REC to BSB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport.
Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Of the departures from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% arrive on time at their destination.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to REC:
Arriving at Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
If you're getting in on a late Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BSB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brasilia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida to explore Brasilia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Brasilia International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
From Brasilia International Airport, Brasilia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Brasilia in April.
The warmest month in Brasilia is September, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brasilia International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from REC to BSB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Goiania is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Brasilia. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Praca Civica, Bosque dos Buritis and Zoroastro Artiaga Museum.
Around 370 kilometres south of Brasilia, Uberlandia is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Praia Clube, Museu Municipal and Praca Tubal Vilela.
