Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Recife.
To ensure you catch your REC to EWR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Currently, $679 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,222. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from REC to EWR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from REC to EWR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport from central Recife, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Grab a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Newark Liberty International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Newark Liberty International Airport to central New York has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New York in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to EWR in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
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