Flying from Montreal to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Recife International Airport is located in Recife. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to REC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal to Recife International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Montreal to REC flight? Check in to a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Recife International Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Recife International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Recife International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and experience the lesser-explored corners of Recife and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Recife International Airport flight.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
From Recife International Airport, central Recife is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Recife International Airport (REC)
At the moment, ج.م. 19,835 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Recife International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 35,835. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to REC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Montreal to Recife International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Recife International Airport (REC)
September is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Recife International Airport (REC), while January is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Recife based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Montreal to REC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Recife International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Recife
Start your Recife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Recife International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Recife when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Convent of Sao Francisco followed by Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres southwest of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
Natal is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without dropping by Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
