Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane 13 hours ahead of Recife.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your REC to BNE flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is $1,931. A return ticket right now is $3,960. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from REC to BNE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
When it comes to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.3% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near REC? If you're boarding an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Book a hotel near BNE if you're catching a late Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you want to go to Brisbane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from REC to BNE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a visit to Gold Coast will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
If you want to check out another great destination in Australia, consider Toowoomba, roughly 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are key reasons to visit.
