# REC — Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport > Machine-readable reference for REC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/rec HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/rec Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/rec.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/REC.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:37:55.635+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport - IATA: REC - ICAO: SBRF - City: Recife - Country: BR (BR) - Timezone: America/Recife - Distance from city: 14 km (9 mi) south of downtown Recife - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 9,000,000+ - Official website: https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/en/airports/recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/index.html ## Overview Welcome Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) invites you to explore its unique blend of beach-gateway charm and manageable infrastructure. With a single terminal (T1) that sees over 9 million passengers annually, this airport is both a bustling transit point and a surprising retreat. Located just 14 km south of downtown Recife, it's packed like a compact mall with local chains and connections throughout Brazil's northeast, making it a favorite among travelers who want a straightforward big-city airport experience. At a glance Recife’s airport offers a single terminal with 16 gates, serving major carriers like Azul Brazilian Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Brasil. The airport offers a metro connection and a wealth of local dining choices, but note the day versus late-night splits in activity. While during the day, it might feel like a vibrant hub, late at night you'll find many eateries shut down, leaving passengers to explore limited options. Lounges do offer reprieve for those seeking comfort between flights. Terminals & layout The airport is designed with simplicity in mind, featuring one main passenger terminal, T1. This efficient layout of… ## Terminals (1) - **Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport Passenger Terminal** — 16 gates · airlines: Azul Brazilian Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Brasil URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/terminals/t1 ## Dining (17) - **Bar do Recife** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/bar-do-recife - **Bob's** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/bob-s - **Cacau Show** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/cacau-show - **Café do Ponto** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/cafe-do-ponto - **Café Santa Clara** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/cafe-santa-clara - **Café São Braz** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/cafe-sao-braz - **Casa do Pão de Queijo** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/casa-do-pao-de-queijo - **Deltaexpresso** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/deltaexpresso - **Doce de Película** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/doce-de-pelicula - **Giraffas** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/giraffas - **Griletto** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/griletto - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Pizza Hut** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/pizza-hut - **Rei do Mate** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/rei-do-mate - **Spoleto** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/spoleto - **Subway** — T1 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/subway - **Vivenda do Camarão** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/restaurants/vivenda-do-camarao ## Lounges (8) - **Amex Lounge Recife** — access: International, American Express Platinum and Centurion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/amex-lounge-recife - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — International Terminal · access: International, pay-per-use and lounge programs · day pass: $62.26 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge - **Sala VIP Azul Recife** — access: Domestic, Azul business and elites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/sala-vip-azul-recife - **Sala VIP GOL Recife** — access: Domestic, GOL Premium and elites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/sala-vip-gol-recife - **Sala VIP LATAM Recife** — access: Domestic, LATAM Premium and elites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/sala-vip-latam-recife - **Sala VIP Recife** — access: Domestic, airline invitation and pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/sala-vip-recife - **Star Alliance Lounge** — International Terminal · access: International, Star Alliance premium and elites · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/star-alliance-lounge - **W Premium Lounge Recife Frevo** — Main Terminal · access: International, Priority Pass and pay-per-use · day pass: $44 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/lounges/w-premium-lounge-recife-frevo ## Shops (19) - **Chilli Beans** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/chilli-beans - **Confidence Câmbio** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/confidence-cambio - **Correios** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/correios - **Dufry Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/dufry-duty-free - **Dufry Shopping** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/dufry-shopping - **Havaianas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/havaianas - **Hering** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/hering - **Hudson News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/hudson-news - **Imaginarium** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/imaginarium - **Iplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/iplace - **Livraria Cultura** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/livraria-cultura - **Livraria Saraiva** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/livraria-saraiva - **Luck Viagens** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/luck-viagens - **Miniso** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/miniso - **O Boticário** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/o-boticario - **Pontual Turismo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/pontual-turismo - **Richards** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/richards - **TIM** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/tim - **Vivo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/shops/vivo ## Parking (9) - **Estacionamento 24h Aeroporto Recife** — Outdoor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-24h-aeroporto-recife - **Estacionamento Boa Viagem Aeroporto** — Off-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-boa-viagem-aeroporto - **Estacionamento Econômico Aeroporto Recife** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-economico-aeroporto-recife - **Estacionamento Oficial Aeroporto Recife** — Covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-oficial-aeroporto-recife - **Estacionamento Premium Aeroporto Recife** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-premium-aeroporto-recife - **Estacionamento VIP Aeroporto Recife** — Covered valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estacionamento-vip-aeroporto-recife - **Estapar Aeroporto Recife** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/estapar-aeroporto-recife - **Garagem Imbiribeira** — Nearby covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/garagem-imbiribeira - **Park & Fly Recife Aeroporto** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/parking/park-fly-recife-aeroporto ## Ground transport (10) - **99 Aeroporto Recife** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to Boa Viagem in light traffic · Typical fares similar to or slightly lower than Uber; local screenshots in r/recife show airport–Boa Viagem often R$13-22 with promotions · On demand via app; driver availability somewhat variable late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/99-aeroporto-recife - **Airport Shuttle Boa Viagem** — Hotel shuttle · : "not mentioned" · : "more expensive than booking an Uber" · : "operates on a fixed schedule" URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/airport-shuttle-boa-viagem - **Linha 033 Aeroporto Boa Viagem** — City bus · 25-40 min depending on traffic · R$2-3 · Every 15-30 min in daytime; less frequent evenings/weekends URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/linha-033-aeroporto-boa-viagem - **Linha 037 Aeroporto TI Joana Bezerra** — City bus · 20-35 min to TI Joana Bezerra depending on traffic · R$2-3 · Roughly every 15-30 min in daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/linha-037-aeroporto-ti-joana-bezerra - **Linha 115 TI Aeroporto TI Afogados** — City bus · 20-35 min between the airport and TI Afogados · R$2-3 · Approximately every 20-30 min (daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/linha-115-ti-aeroporto-ti-afogados - **Linha 2040 Aeroporto RioMar** — City bus · 20-40 min to RioMar depending on traffic · R$2-3 · Roughly every 20-30 min (daytime, less at night) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/linha-2040-aeroporto-riomar - **Linha Sul Metro Aeroporto** — Metro · 20-25 min to central Recife stations · R$2-3 · Every 5-10 min · roughly 05:00–23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/linha-sul-metro-aeroporto - **Rodoviária Recife Guararapes Coach** — Intercity coach · Roughly 30-60 min by car depending on traffic; metro+bus combinations can take 45-70 min · No dedicated airport–Rodoviária coach; combined metro+bus option would typically be under R$10 total, while taxi/app rides to Rodoviária are often reported around R$40-70 depending on traffic · Intercity coaches from Rodoviária run on fixed schedules by route; there is no dedicated high‑frequency shuttle from the airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/rodoviaria-recife-guararapes-coach - **Táxi Aeroporto Recife** — Taxi · 15-25 min to Boa Viagem in light traffic · Typical airport–Boa Viagem around R$25-40 according to recent Google/TripAdvisor reports · On demand from curbside during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/taxi-aeroporto-recife - **Uber Aeroporto Recife** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to Boa Viagem in light traffic; longer at rush hour · Recent user screenshots on Google/Reddit show typical airport–Boa Viagem rides in the R$15-25 range in normal conditions · On demand via app; wait times often 3-10 min but longer in peaks/bad weather URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rec/transport/uber-aeroporto-recife ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Check out the Recife Metro (Linha Sul) from the Aeroporto station; it's faster than driving in peak traffic to Boa Viagem. - _Money_: Use ATMs on the ground floor arrivals area from banks like Bradesco, to avoid extra foreign fees. - _Time_: Head through security at least 1.5 hours before any late-night flight due to potential long lines and no fast track for economy class. - _Quiet_: For peace before a flight, the Plaza Premium Lounge near Gate 16 offers a calm spot with day-pass availability. - _Local_: For a unique local sleep option, try the Siesta Box near Domestic Arrivals; perfect for layovers. - _Avoid_: Late-night hunger by planning a meal before security; most cafes airside close by 23:00. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/REC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/rec/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/rec/departures — HTML page with live departures