Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR): what you need to know
Fortaleza's timezone is UTC-3, making Fortaleza four hours behind Madrid.
Leave enough time to make your MAD to FOR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a well-known stop between MAD and FOR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight is 304 €. A return plane ticket is currently 600 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to FOR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to FOR.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
If you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FOR:
Follow your own route with a Pinto Martins Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Fortaleza and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Pinto Martins Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
Pinto Martins Airport to the centre of Fortaleza has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Fortaleza in April.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Pinto Martins Airport for October if you'd like to go to Fortaleza during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to FOR in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Natal is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fortaleza. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, head for Teresina, roughly 499 kilometres west of Fortaleza. Palacio de Karnak, Potycabana Park and Museu do Piaui are among its highlights.