Fortaleza airport (FOR)

Pinto Martins - Fortaleza International Airport has its origins in the 1930s and is one of the busiest in the Northeast region of Brazil, serving the state of Ceará. It operates with domestic and international flights to destinations in America, Europe and Africa.

Official Website: fortaleza-airport.com.br

Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 3.12 million passengers went through it in 2020.

Tel: +55 85 3392 1030 / 800 878 8371. E-mail: ouvidoriafor@fraport-brasil.com. On the ground floor there is an information desk that operates around the clock. In the International Arrivals area there is also a tourist information office that operates from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Tel +55 85 3488 5869).

 Location

The airport is located 8 km (5 miles) south from Fortaleza city centre.

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What services does Fortaleza airport (FOR) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, currency exchange bureaus (24 hours a day), post office, plugs for electric devices, internet kiosk and free Wi-Fi access.

Food and Drinks

- There is a great variety of restaurants, coffee shops, fast food outlets, bars, bakeries and vending machines throughout the terminal. Many of them are open 24 hours a day.

Shopping

- Duty-free articles in the International Arrivals and Departures Halls, clothing and accessories, jewellery, souvenirs, handicrafts, books, newspapers and magazines, footwear, perfumes.

Baggage

- 24-hour secure wrapping service on the ground floor. Left luggage service around the clock outside the Arrivals Hall (Tel +55 85 3392 1200). Lost and found office on the first floor, available from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Tel +55 85 3392 1174; e-mail: achadoseperdidosfor@fraport-brasil.com).

Other Services

- Pharmacy, first aid clinic, tourist agencies, shoeshine.

Public and private transportation

Bus

- Line 404 from ETUFOR (Tel +55 85 3101 3090) travels between the airport and the city centre, also stopping at the bus terminal and Benfica. Bus 66 goes to Papicu and Parangaba terminals, Senador Carlos Jereissati Av. and Shopping Iguatemi. Route 27 links the enclosure with Papicu and Siqueira terminals, Senador Carlos Jereissati Av. and Shopping Aldeota. Line 917 heads for Beira Mar. Buses run between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm and stops are found on the underground floor of the terminal.

On the other hand, Fretcar (Tel +55 85 3402 2244) connects the airport with Jericoacoara, with departures several times a day.

Further information

Taxi

- Two types of services: regular vehicles (Coopertáxi - Tel +55 85 3477 5549) and special cabs (Coopaero - Tel +55 85 3392 1500 / 1501 / 1502), both available 24 hours a day at the exit from the terminal. Journey time to the city centre is around 20 minutes.

Parking services at Fortaleza airport (FOR)

The parking area is located in front of the terminal and has outdoor spaces for short and long stays, in addition to a premium, covered sector. It operates 24 hours a day. More information: Tel +55 85 3392 1316 / 1320. Prices

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include elevators, ramps, escalators, Braille signage, portable lifts, adapted telephones and restrooms. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline about their needs in advance.