There are 4 ways to get from Pernambuco 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 from Petrolina
best- Fly from Petrolina (PNZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane PNZ - FOR
6h 5mR$1,946–3,953Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus Recife
15h 26mR$244–854Drive 754.2 km
- Drive from Recife to Fortalezacar 754.2 km
10h 43mR$412–595Fly from Recife International Airport
- Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane REC - FOR
4h 20mR$579–3,009
Petrolina (PNZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pernambuco to Fortaleza is to drive which costs R$ 410 - R$ 600 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pernambuco to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs R$ 550 - R$ 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pernambuco to Fortaleza. However, there are services departing from Recife - TIP and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Pernambuco and Fortaleza is 678 km. The road distance is 754.2 km.
The best way to get from Pernambuco to Fortaleza without a car is to bus which takes 15h 26m and costs R$ 240 - R$ 900.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Pernambuco to Fortaleza, including transfers.
Pernambuco to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Recife - TIP station.
The best way to get from Pernambuco to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs R$ 1900 - R$ 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 240 - R$ 900 and takes 15h 26m.
Pernambuco to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pernambuco to Fortaleza is 754 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Pernambuco to Fortaleza.
What companies run services between Pernambuco, Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?
Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Petrolina (PNZ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Guanabara operates a bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$240–850 and the journey takes 13h 57m.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Petrolina to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,900–3,700
Flights from Petrolina to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,900–3,700
Flights from Recife International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$460–2,900
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Petrolina to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–4,200
Flights from Petrolina to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–4,200
Flights from Recife International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$480–2,800
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Petrolina to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–4,800
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$240–850
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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