Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport.
The timezone in Fortaleza is UTC-3, which is three hours behind Lisbon.
You can choose from nine weekly Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport flights. The 16:30 departure with TAP Air Portugal is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LIS to FOR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
TAP Air Portugal is your ticket to exploring Fortaleza (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
Among carriers operating LIS to FOR flights, TAP Air Portugal has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a sought-after stop between LIS and FOR.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FOR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Fortaleza's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Fortaleza Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Fortaleza Airport to central Fortaleza has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Fortaleza. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Fortaleza Airport for October if you'd like to go to Fortaleza during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to FOR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Fortaleza, a visit to Natal will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
Teresina is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. No journey is complete without visiting Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park.