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Fri, May 1
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£106
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Mon, Apr 27
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Fri, May 1
Recife RECFortaleza FOR
£127
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How much do flights to Fortaleza cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£106

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£146

Cheapest round-trip

£224

Nonstop flights in April

£85 – £594

Most popular airline

Azul

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
137
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 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Azul
3434342
LATAM Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Azul
4434432
LATAM Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Azul
2334442
LATAM Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Azul
4434422
LATAM Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 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
295
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
95%
29°C24°C
19 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
92%
28°C24°C
20 Apr
88%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
88%
26°C23°C
21 Apr
85%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
84%
28°C24°C
22 Apr
86%
28°C24°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
27°C24°C
23 Apr
89%
28°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
89%
30°C24°C
24 Apr
87%
29°C23°C
Saturday
18 Apr
85%
28°C25°C
25 Apr
88%
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 137 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.
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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