Traveling from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Houston.
Your flight from Houston to REC won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is about 17 miles from central Houston. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the center of Houston in about 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes to cover the 12 miles or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to REC, kick back in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
About Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 10 miles from central Recife. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 17 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
For a one-way ticket from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, $276 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $657. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Houston to REC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Recife in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Recife. March is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Houston to REC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 88ºF.
August has average temperatures of between 72ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Recife
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Recife:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Centro Cultural dos Correios, Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes and Igreja Batista Pentecostal Do Alto Miramar are essential stops on your Recife itinerary.
Complete your Recife trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Houston to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Recife. Explore the offers and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
