Travelling from Belem Airport (BEL) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Fortaleza's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Belem.
There are 24 Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport flights every week.
Your BEL to FOR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport, so getting to Fortaleza (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Azul Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 90.78% of services landing on schedule, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BEL to FOR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belem Airport (BEL) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight is 67 €. A return fare right now is 115 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEL to FOR.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
Handy information about Belem Airport (BEL)
Belem Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BEL land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Belem Airport from central Belem, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FOR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Fortaleza Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
From Fortaleza Airport, Fortaleza is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Fortaleza. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Belem Airport to Fortaleza Airport for October if you'd like to go to Fortaleza during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BEL to FOR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Fortaleza, a trip to Natal will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
If you want to check out another side of Brazil, head for Teresina, about 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park are highlights.