Flying from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport.
Sao Paulo and Fortaleza are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from VCP to FOR start at 08:25 — the earliest with Azul. The latest departure is at 23:45 with Azul. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flights.
Your VCP to FOR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Azul has direct flights from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Fortaleza — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates VCP to FOR flights is Azul. Its services land as scheduled 78.85% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is RM369. A return plane ticket is currently RM733. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from VCP to FOR by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VCP to FOR.
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Handy information about Viracopos Airport (VCP)
75.02% of flights that take off from Viracopos Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Viracopos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 97 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to VCP? If you've booked an early flight from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
If you're getting in on a late Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near FOR:
Grab a Pinto Martins Airport rental car and explore Fortaleza and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Pinto Martins Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Pinto Martins Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Fortaleza. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Fortaleza in April.
When booking your flight from Viracopos Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VCP to FOR in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Natal is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of 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 favourite destination in Brazil and is around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. No journey is complete without dropping by Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui.
