There are 3 ways to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza by plane, bus, 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 Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane MCZ - FOR
6hR$1,022–3,374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maceió to João Pessoabus Salvador
- Take the bus from João Pessoa to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus Fortaleza
20h 16mR$446–1,088Drive 923.4 km
- Drive from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortalezacar 923.4 km
13h 12mR$572–826
Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza is to drive which costs R$ 550 - R$ 850 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 6h and costs R$ 1000 - R$ 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza. However, there are services departing from Maceio Airport and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Maceió and João Pessoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
The distance between Maceio Airport (MCZ) and Fortaleza is 714 km. The road distance is 923.4 km.
The best way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza without a car is to bus which takes 20h 16m and costs R$ 440 - R$ 1100.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza, including transfers.
Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Rota Transportes, depart from Maceió station.
The best way to get from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 6h and costs R$ 1000 - R$ 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 440 - R$ 1100 and takes 20h 16m.
Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Rota Transportes, arrive at João Pessoa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza is 923 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Maceio Airport (MCZ) to Fortaleza.
What companies run services between Maceio Airport (MCZ), Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?
Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and LATAM Chile fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maceio Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Rua Barão De Anádia, 2-108, Maceió, and João Pessoa in around 20h 16m.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Recife
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–3,200
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Belo Horizonte Confins
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–3,200
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Uberlandia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–3,200
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$900–4,400
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–5,000
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,700–5,500
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–3,400
- Phone
- 0800 075 0010
- [email protected]
- Website
- rotatransportes.com.br
Bus from Maceió to João Pessoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$200–280
- Schedules at
- rotatransportes.com.br
- Book at
- rotatransportes.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from João Pessoa to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$240–800
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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