Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
Recife and Fortaleza follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from REC to FOR start at 00:30 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Azul. Overall, you can choose from 34 weekly Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your REC to FOR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Fortaleza (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with Azul Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Azul Airlines on this route.
Azul Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for REC to FOR flights, with 87.5% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
P4,739 is the best price for a one-way Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Return flights start at P9,735. These fares can change based on demand.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from REC to FOR.
The cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from REC to FOR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
Recife Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from REC make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Recife Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Recife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near REC? If you've booked an early flight from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FOR instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Fortaleza Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Fortaleza in March.
When reserving your flight from Recife Airport to Fortaleza Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from REC to FOR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you'll want to see. About 434 kilometers south-east of Fortaleza, a trip to Natal will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
Around 499 kilometers west of Fortaleza, Teresina is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park.