Flying from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR): What you need to know
Fortaleza is three hours ahead of Houston. Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport is located in Fortaleza, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Houston to FOR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Houston to FOR.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to FOR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
79% of flights taking off from Houston Hobby Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
Reserve a hotel close to FOR if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Getting from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Fortaleza. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
$1,065 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport. Return flights start at $1,218. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to FOR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). January is when most people visit Fortaleza. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Fortaleza is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Houston to FOR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Fortaleza
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fortaleza:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Praia de Futuro, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and Aterro da Praia de Iracema are top attractions which should be on any good Fortaleza itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres southeast of Fortaleza, a trip to Mossoro will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Jardim e plantas nativas de Mossoró, Museu Do Sertão and Cathedral of Santa Luzia.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Brazil? Travel 193 kilometres west of Fortaleza to Sobral. Beco do Batman is one of the highlights in this area.