Flying from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Fortaleza and Rio De Janeiro are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from FOR to GIG start from 02:00 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can choose from 60 weekly Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FOR to GIG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Rio De Janeiro (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a snap with Gol. This popular airline has direct flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Gol is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 90.16% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FOR to GIG flights.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between FOR and GIG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
85 € is the lowest price for a one-way Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start from 167 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from FOR to GIG by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pinto Martins Airport, 79.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Fortaleza to Pinto Martins Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FOR? If you've booked an early flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book your flight from Pinto Martins Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FOR to GIG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among its highlights.