Flying from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Fortaleza Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Curitiba and Fortaleza follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWB to FOR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Curitiba Airport (CWB)
80% of flights leaving Curitiba Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of CWB.
To reach Curitiba Airport from central Curitiba, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CWB? If you're boarding an early flight from Curitiba Airport to Fortaleza Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
If you're landing on a late Curitiba Airport to Fortaleza Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near FOR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Fortaleza Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fortaleza and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Fortaleza Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Fortaleza Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Fortaleza. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Curitiba Airport to Fortaleza Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Fortaleza in March.
The warmest month in Fortaleza is October, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Curitiba Airport to Fortaleza Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWB to FOR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Fortaleza, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 434 kilometres south-east to Natal to tick off its popular sights. From Ponta Negra Beach to Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza, Teresina is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park.