Traveling from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Montevideo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MVD to REC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azul offers direct flights from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Recife — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Azul.
Azul is the most punctual carrier offering MVD to REC flights. A dependable 94.44% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is $176. A round-trip ticket right now is $277. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MVD to REC by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
88.91% of flights departing from Carrasco International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MVD.
Carrasco International Airport is around 12 miles from central Montevideo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MVD? If you're catching an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you have a late Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near REC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and venture far and wide through Recife and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the busiest month for flights from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Recife in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 88ºF. Book your flights from Carrasco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 72ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MVD to REC sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Recife. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, top sights here include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
If you're looking to explore another side of Brazil, consider Natal, about 160 miles north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are the start of reasons to visit.