Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Fortaleza is three hours behind London and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your LGW to FOR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is £301. A return plane ticket is currently £578. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to FOR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to FOR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 50 miles from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near FOR:
Pick up a Pinto Martins Airport rental car and discover Fortaleza and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Pinto Martins Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
From Pinto Martins Airport, Fortaleza is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Fortaleza in April.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Fortaleza, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to FOR in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Fortaleza, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel around 270 miles south-east to Natal to check off its leading sights. From Fortaleza dos Reis Magos to Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 310 miles west of Fortaleza, Teresina is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui.