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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£402

Cheapest round-trip

£717

Average round-trip

£749

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Fortaleza airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and airport shuttle.

Fortaleza is served by Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. This coastal capital of Ceará offers several airport transfers to city center options, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to the main tourist areas including Praia de Iracema and Meireles beach neighborhoods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4.50; single fare (approximately $0.90 USD)

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

R$15 – R$25; approximately $3–5 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

comfortable budget option

20-40 min

R$50 – R$80; approximately $10–16 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R$30 – R$60; approximately $6–12 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

R$100 – R$200; approximately $20–40 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R$120 – R$300; approximately $24–60 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Ceará coast

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing apps Uber and 99 are widely used in Fortaleza and often cheaper than traditional taxis.
  • Traffic can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), significantly increasing journey times.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; agree on the fare or confirm meter use before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Fortaleza

Depart from
José María Córdova International
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Medellín to Fortaleza

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AviancaAVAAVNo
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Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Fortaleza

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C25°C
February29°C25°C
March29°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
23°C
July
Sunny days
285
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
18 Oct
29°C26°C
Monday
12 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
19 Oct
28°C26°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
50%
29°C26°C
20 Oct
17%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19%
29°C26°C
21 Oct
36%
30°C26°C
Thursday
15 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
22 Oct
29°C26°C
Friday
16 Oct
28%
28°C26°C
23 Oct
57%
29°C26°C
Saturday
17 Oct
12%
29°C26°C
24 Oct
40%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to Fortaleza. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Avianca, , and Copa Airlines. Medellín and Fortaleza have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Panama, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia.

What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Belém, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Santiago de Chile, Navegantes, Macapá, Florianópolis, Miami, Johannesburg, Brasília, Fort Lauderdale, Manaus, Goiânia, Dublin, Foz do Iguaçu, Buenos Aires, Juazeiro do Norte, Montreal.

Which airports are there in Medellín?

Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.

What airports are near Medellín?

The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.

What airports are near Fortaleza?

The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.

Which airlines fly between Medellín and Fortaleza?

Currently, you can fly between Medellín and Fortaleza with LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Avianca, Copa Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Medellín and Fortaleza?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medellín and Fortaleza, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Medellín and Fortaleza?

Traveling between Medellín and Fortaleza, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Medellín?

There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt

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