Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is four hours behind Recife.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your REC to Vancouver flight.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
REC is about 8 kilometres from central Recife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near REC:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Vancouver
$1,370 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return ticket right now is $1,811. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from REC to Vancouver. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Landing cheap tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with an epic deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from REC to Vancouver by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver. Select one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from REC to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 15 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your REC to Vancouver flight:
In general, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from CXH once you know your travel dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get to by car.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your REC to Vancouver flight:
Start your trip without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted companies here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're after a specific make or model, lock in your ride from YXX about one week ahead of your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before locking in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Vancouver offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without experiencing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
