Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is four hours ahead of Recife and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your REC to BCN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, ₹ 46,356 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 49,533. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from REC to BCN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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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, data shows 79.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to REC:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.