There are 4 ways to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane FOR - REC
2h 29mR$458–2,252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIPbus Recife
15h 21mR$284–854Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fortaleza-FOR to Recife748.1 km
10h 38mDrive 748.1 km
- Drive from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recifecar 748.1 km
10h 38mR$394–569
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife is to drive which costs R$ 390 - R$ 600 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs R$ 450 - R$ 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife. However, there are services departing from Avenida Embarque Desembarque Aero, Sn and arriving at Recife - TIP via Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
The distance between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Recife is 644 km. The road distance is 748.1 km.
The best way to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife without a car is to bus which takes 15h 21m and costs R$ 280 - R$ 900.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife, including transfers.
Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.
The best way to get from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs R$ 450 - R$ 2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 280 - R$ 900 and takes 15h 21m.
Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife is 748 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Recife.
What companies run services between Fortaleza Airport (FOR), Brazil and Recife, Brazil?
Azul and LATAM Chile fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Guanabara operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIP every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$280–850 and the journey takes 13h 57m.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$450–2,300
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$450–2,200
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$280–850
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fortaleza-FOR to Recife
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 1896+ hotels available in Recife.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Recife. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



