Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Fortaleza are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 88 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. Gol operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GRU to FOR flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Gol offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Fortaleza — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Gol.
Gol is the most punctual carrier offering GRU to FOR flights, with 77.36% of its services arriving as planned.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between GRU and FOR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is 70 €. A return fare is currently 130 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to FOR.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GRU to FOR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Consider booking a hotel near FOR if you're on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Pinto Martins Airport rental car and discover Fortaleza and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pinto Martins Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Pinto Martins Airport to the centre of Fortaleza has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Fortaleza. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to FOR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Natal is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Fortaleza. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
Teresina is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. No trip is complete without dropping by Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui.
