Flying from Manaus Airport (MAO) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
The timezone in Fortaleza is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Manaus.
Every week, there are eight Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAO to FOR flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Fortaleza (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for MAO to FOR flights, with 96.43% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manaus Airport (MAO) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Right now, 120 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 253 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAO to FOR by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Manaus Airport (MAO)
82% of flights leaving Manaus Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MAO.
Central Manaus to Manaus Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MAO:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FOR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Fortaleza and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fortaleza Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Manaus Airport to Fortaleza Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Fortaleza. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manaus 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 sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAO to FOR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Fortaleza, a visit to Natal will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
Around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza, Teresina is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park.