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Recife Guararapes International Airport

Recife, BR

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Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International Airport

Recife, Brazil · South America

Recife Guararapes with strong Priority Pass coverage: 24h W Premium Frevo (Gate 17, intl+dom) and 24h W Premium São João (Gate 7, domestic). Official metro to Airport Station plus 24h taxis. Paço restaurant PP credits not treated as lounges.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International Airport

Recife, Brazil · South America

Recife Guararapes with strong Priority Pass coverage: 24h W Premium Frevo (Gate 17, intl+dom) and 24h W Premium São João (Gate 7, domestic). Official metro to Airport Station plus 24h taxis. Paço restaurant PP credits not treated as lounges.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.2
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Fastest to city
traffic-dependent
Taxis Comum / Special
Cheapest to city
Metro — Airport Station (South Line)
public fare · metro-dependent
Lounges
2
2 rated worth it
Terminals
Main Terminal

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge

Two true 24h W Premium PP rooms

Frevo (Gate 17, intl+dom) and São João (Gate 7, domestic) both list 00:00–23:59 on Priority Pass.

Max stay 3h on both; São João notes space constraints.

Which room?

Frevo vs São João — pick by flight type

Frevo near Gate 17 accepts international and domestic. São João opposite Gate 7 is domestic only.

Do not walk to São João for an international departure.

Not lounges

Paço Real / Paço Pier are meal credits

PP indexes restaurant alternatives with a US$28 bill credit — not inserted as lounge rows.

Truth over completeness: meal-credit sites ≠ lounges.

Ground

Metro to Airport Station on the South Line

Official Aena page: Airport Station South Line ~05:00–23:00; taxis 24h (Comum / Special).

Omit invented BRL taxi grids.

Live conditions

Right now at REC

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Overnight Priority Pass holders using Frevo or São João
International PP holders near Gate 17 (Frevo)
Domestic PP holders near Gate 7 (São João)
Passengers using Metro Airport Station

Watch out for

São João is domestic-only and may restrict entry for space
Paço Real / Paço Pier are meal credits — not lounges
No published MCT or security wait minutes
Omit invented BRL taxi grids
Metro Airport Station roughly 05:00–23:00 — not overnight

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for REC.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA REC / ICAO SBRF — Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International
Operator Aena Brasil — official aenabrasil.com.br Recife pages
W Premium Lounge Recife Frevo (PP) — airside after security/passport, 2nd Floor near Gate 17; intl + domestic; 00:00–23:59; max 3h
W Premium Lounge Recife São João (PP) — airside opposite Gate 7; domestic only; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; space constraints
Paço Real / Paço Pier restaurant alternatives on PP index — not inserted as lounges (meal-credit products)
Official ground: taxis 24h (Comum / Special); Metro Airport Station South Line ~05:00–23:00

1 official source

https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/en/airports/recife-guararapes-gilberto-freyre-international-airport/index.html

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Explore the REC guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxis Comum / SpecialCheapest: Metro — Airport Station (South Line)
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 2 rated worth it.
W Premium Lounge — Recife FrevoW Premium Lounge — Recife São João
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Traveler Tips
Overnight? Either W Premium room lists 24h — Frevo if international.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
W Premium Lounge Recife FrevoW Premium Lounge Recife São JoãoMetro Airport Station (South Line)
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙27°C / 81°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Arrival delays

Flights are landing 15m late on average.

Delay range: 15m avg

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.