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Tue, Oct 27
Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
£866
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Mon, Oct 26
Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
£880
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Tue, Oct 27
Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
£905
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Thu, Oct 29
Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
£918
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Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
£965
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Melbourne MELFortaleza FOR
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£1,658
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£1,700
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Melbourne AVVFortaleza FOR
£1,731
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£1,737
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£1,742
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£866

Cheapest round-trip

£1,658

Average round-trip

£2,322

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
284
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Fortaleza

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
QantasQFAQFNo
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

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
18 Oct
15%
29°C27°C
25 Oct
19%
29°C26°C
Monday
19 Oct
29°C26°C
26 Oct
36%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
36%
29°C26°C
27 Oct
29°C26°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
23%
29°C26°C
28 Oct
17%
30°C27°C
Thursday
22 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
29 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
Friday
23 Oct
17%
29°C26°C
30 Oct
36%
29°C26°C
Saturday
24 Oct
29°C26°C
31 Oct
42%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Fortaleza. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Qantas, and Sky Airline. Melbourne and Fortaleza have 284 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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 Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon.

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 Melbourne and Fortaleza?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Fortaleza with LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Qantas, Sky Airline.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Fortaleza?

Traveling between Melbourne 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 Fortaleza?

There are a number of airports in and around Fortaleza. The main one is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International and other nearby airports include Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Fortaleza depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Fortaleza arrive?

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