Flying from Houston to Recife International Airport (REC): What you need to know
Recife International Airport is located in Recife. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to REC.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Houston to Recife International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to REC flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Recife International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near REC:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Recife International Airport flight.
Getting from Recife International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Recife International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Recife. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Recife International Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Recife International Airport is RM3,611. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM8,243. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to REC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Cheap Houston to Recife International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Recife International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Recife International Airport (REC). Plan your visit to Recife in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Houston to REC plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Recife to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Recife International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Recife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Recife right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houston to Recife International Airport:
Your visit to Recife wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southwest of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Brazil, consider Natal, roughly 257 kilometres north of Recife. Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte are among its highlights.
