Travelling from Washington DC 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 two hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to REC, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Recife International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Recife International Airport (REC)
Consider booking a hotel near REC if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Recife International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Recife International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
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.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Recife International Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Recife International Airport is RM1,685. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to REC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Recife International Airport (REC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Recife International Airport (REC). January is the busiest month to visit Recife. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Lock in a Washington DC to REC plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Recife to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC 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 best stays in Recife right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Recife International Airport:
Convent of Sao Francisco and Jardim Botânico are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Recife travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Church Our Lady of Health.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres southwest of Recife, a visit to Maceio will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Natal is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without seeing Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
