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Thu, Aug 6
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£71

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£203

Cheapest round-trip

£126

Average round-trip

£266

Nonstop flights in July

£136 – £234

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
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Average flights per week
113
Flight distance
627 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Recife to Fortaleza in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Azul
4434442
LATAM Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Azul
4434442
LATAM Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Azul
4434442
LATAM Airlines
2222212
Weekly flights: 38 totalDaily flights: 5.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Azul
4434442
LATAM Airlines
21---1212
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Fortaleza

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
19 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
63%
28°C25°C
20 Jul
66%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
81%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
48%
29°C25°C
22 Jul
42%
29°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
23 Jul
36%
29°C23°C
Friday
17 Jul
42%
29°C22°C
24 Jul
57%
29°C23°C
Saturday
18 Jul
52%
29°C22°C
25 Jul
57%
29°C24°C
The distance between Recife and Fortaleza is 627 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Airlines. Recife and Fortaleza have 113 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Recife to Fortaleza?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and Fortaleza takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Recife and Fortaleza?
The flight distance between Recife and Fortaleza is 627 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Fortaleza?
Several carriers operate flights between Recife and Fortaleza. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Azul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
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.
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.
What airports are near Recife?
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.
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 Recife and Fortaleza?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Fortaleza with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Fortaleza?
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