Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Recife to Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Fortaleza takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Recife and Fortaleza?

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The flight distance between Recife and Fortaleza is 627 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Fortaleza?

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Several carriers operate flights between Recife and Fortaleza. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Azul.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Recife?

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The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.

Question 7

What airports are near Fortaleza?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Recife and Fortaleza?

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Currently, you can fly between Recife and Fortaleza with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Recife and Fortaleza?

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Traveling between Recife 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Recife?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande

Question 12

How many airports are there near Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

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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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What time do flights between Recife and Fortaleza depart?

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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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Recife and Fortaleza arrive?

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£116
Cheapest round-trip	£98
Average round-trip	£148
Nonstop flights in September	£59 – £260

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Linha 404)	40-60 min	R$4.50; single fare (approximately $0.90 USD)	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Shuttle Bus	30-50 min	R$15 – R$25; approximately $3–5 USD	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	comfortable budget option
Taxi (Cooperativa)	20-40 min	R$50 – R$80; approximately $10–16 USD; metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / 99	20-40 min	R$30 – R$60; approximately $6–12 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	20-35 min	R$100 – R$200; approximately $20–40 USD; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-40 min	R$120 – R$300; approximately $24–60 USD per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Ceará coast

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Azul	---	---	---	---	2	2	2
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	1	2
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Azul	3	3	2	4	3	3	2
LATAM Airlines	2	2	2	1	2	1	2
Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Azul	3	3	2	4	3	3	2
LATAM Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	25°C
February	29°C	25°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	29°C	24°C
June	29°C	24°C
July	29°C	23°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	30°C	24°C
October	30°C	25°C
November	30°C	25°C
December	30°C	25°C

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