Travelling from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Manaus Airport (MAO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Manaus is one hour behind Fortaleza and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FOR to MAO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Manaus (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FOR to MAO flights. A reliable 94.05% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Manaus Airport (MAO)
$258 is currently the best price for a one-way Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport flight. A return flight starts at $514. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from FOR to MAO, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Fortaleza Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from FOR land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Fortaleza Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Fortaleza. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FOR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Manaus Airport (MAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Manaus Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Movida or vipservice and explore beyond Manaus's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Manaus Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Manaus Airport (MAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Manaus in March.
When reserving your flight from Fortaleza Airport to Manaus Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Manaus, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FOR to MAO in June if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Manaus, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 209 kilometres east to Itacoatiara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mirante De Itacoatiara to Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Parintins, roughly 386 kilometres east of Manaus. Associação Folclórica Boi-Bumbá Garantido - Cidade Garantido, Santuário Boi Garantido and N S do Carmo Cathedral are among the biggest draws.