Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Fortaleza's timezone is UTC-3, making Fortaleza four hours behind Amsterdam.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to FOR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between AMS and FOR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
At the moment, $1,050 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,207. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to FOR, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to FOR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
Book a hotel close to FOR if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Pinto Martins Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pinto Martins Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Pinto Martins Airport to central Fortaleza has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Fortaleza. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Fortaleza is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Pinto Martins Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to FOR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres south-east of Fortaleza, a visit to Natal will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
Teresina is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. No trip is complete without visiting Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui.