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Fortaleza.82 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 82 €, select.
Fortaleza.84 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 84 €, select.
Fortaleza.94 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Azul Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Fortaleza on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 94 €, select.
Fortaleza.98 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Recife on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 98 €, select.
Fortaleza.98 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 98 €, select.
Fortaleza.99 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 99 €, select.
Fortaleza.100 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 100 €, select.
Fortaleza.100 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Fortaleza.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Fortaleza on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From 100 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Fortaleza

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Recife to Fortaleza flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 82 €
Jun
from 98 €
Jul
from 117 €
Aug
from 98 €
Sep
from 100 €
Oct
from 117 €
Nov
from 118 €
Dec
from 142 €
Jan
from 201 €
Feb
from 134 €
Mar
from 131 €
Apr
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Direct flights from Recife to Fortaleza

Recife to Fortaleza: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Recife to Fortaleza below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Fortaleza.

Recife to Fortaleza: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found82 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAzul Airlines
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Recife to Fortaleza: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Recife to Fortaleza is 82 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Recife to Fortaleza.
Azul Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Recife to Fortaleza.
As of May 2025, there are 39 flights per week flying from Recife to Fortaleza.
The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Fortaleza is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fortaleza but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fortaleza is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Fortaleza.

Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Fortaleza's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Recife.

  • Flights from REC to FOR start from 03:25 — the earliest with Azul. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Azul. Overall, you can choose from 47 weekly Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flights.

  • Your REC to FOR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Azul is your gateway to exploring Fortaleza (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport offered by this airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Azul on this route.

  • With an impressive 90.79% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for REC to FOR flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is 39 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 82 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from REC to FOR by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from REC to FOR.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport.

Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • Of the flights that depart from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 79.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Recife to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to REC? If you're catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FOR instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Pinto Martins Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Pinto Martins Airport about two weeks before your travel date.

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 to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Fortaleza. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from REC 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 you'll want to see. About 434 kilometres south-east of Fortaleza, a trip to Natal will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.

  • Around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza, Teresina is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui.

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