Flying from Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Porto Alegre Airport (POA): what you need to know
Fortaleza and Porto Alegre share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your FOR to POA flight.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Handy information about Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
Fortaleza Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from FOR touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Fortaleza Airport from central Fortaleza, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
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Getting from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
The quietest month for a flight from Fortaleza Airport to Porto Alegre Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Porto Alegre based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Fortaleza Airport to Porto Alegre Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FOR to POA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, a visit to Joinville will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dança.
Florianopolis is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without experiencing Joaquina beach, Dunes of Joaquina and Praia do Novo Campeche.