Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza takes around 3.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza is 2179 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto, Curitiba.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and 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, Santarém.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

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Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

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The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza with Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, Azul, Emirates, Turkish Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 11

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza?

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Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 12

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

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There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International

Question 13

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro 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	£77
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£140
Cheapest round-trip	£157
Average round-trip	£206
Nonstop flights in March	£70 – £576

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 09.03	Tue 10.03	Wed 11.03	Thu 12.03	Fri 13.03	Sat 14.03	Sun 15.03
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 16.03	Tue 17.03	Wed 18.03	Thu 19.03	Fri 20.03	Sat 21.03	Sun 22.03
Gol Transportes Aéreos	5	4	5	3	5	4	3
LATAM Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 50 total	Daily flights: 7.14 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 23.03	Tue 24.03	Wed 25.03	Thu 26.03	Fri 27.03	Sat 28.03	Sun 29.03
Gol Transportes Aéreos	5	4	4	3	4	3	3
LATAM Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 47 total	Daily flights: 6.71 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

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Airline	Mon 30.03	Tue 31.03	Wed 01.04	Thu 02.04	Fri 03.04	Sat 04.04	Sun 05.04
Gol Transportes Aéreos	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
LATAM Airlines	2	3	2	3	2	3	3
Weekly flights: 45 total	Daily flights: 6.43 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No

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