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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Fortaleza:

• Earliest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 00:19
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 03:14.

The flight takes about 7h 44m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lisbon to Fortaleza.

A direct flight from Lisbon to Fortaleza takes 7h 44m, covering 3,485 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Lisbon to Fortaleza range from £574 to £867, with an average of £712 over the past 12 months. Anything below £574 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of £712. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £574 return via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared with £708 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £51–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Fortaleza flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £560 to £4,416. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Fortaleza are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £396.

Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Lisbon to Fortaleza usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Fortaleza route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

One-stop flights from Lisbon to Fortaleza most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 12% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Lisbon to Fortaleza route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £694 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £757, a difference of £63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Lisbon and Fortaleza. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 09m, compared to 17h 55m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and 18h 02m via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Fortaleza is 4 hours behind Lisbon (Brasilia Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Lisbon to Fortaleza flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.