Fortaleza Airport is a modern structure. Remodeled in 1998 to handle up to 2.5 million annual passengers. The terminals are air conditioned and kept very clean throughout. It has a well organized floor plan and isn't very big. So it's really easy to get around, and better yet, get in and get out of!
LOCATION:
Pinto Martins International Airport
is centrally located within the city
limits of Fortaleza. Only 6 km from
the city center and approximately
8 km from the beaches surrounding
the city.
ADDRESS:
Pinto Martins International Airport
Av. Senador Carlos Jereissati 3.000
Bairro Serrinha/Fortaleza-Ceara
CEP:60741-900/TEL:(85) 3392-1200
FAX:(85) 3392-1127/3392-1132
ARRIVING AT FORTALEZA AIRPORT:
Once you have your bags and have made it through the swinging doors. You will find yourself on the main level which sits between the upper level and lower (ground) level. If you continue across to the other side of the terminal and exit the building you will see the taxis lined up along the sidewalk.
Fortaleza Airport-Hotel Private Car Service
Passengers will be welcomed by the driver holding a sign with
their name on it.
Fortaleza
Airport Taxi Service
Helpful Advice Good Tips and a Complete List of Taxi Fares
and Destinations from the Airport.
Bus Company Redencao Transporte & Turismo has 2 buses that go directly to Jericoacoara. They stop at the Airport at 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. They sell tickets at the airport. For more information ask at the information booth inside the airport. During the high season between December 21 and March 7th there is a third bus at 4:00 p.m. Make a reservation during the high season. tel.3392-1351/1352.
Buses to the city center are available on the ground level. If you have luggage or arrive late in the day they would not be the best choice of transport! There are no direct city buses to the beaches.
DEPARTING
FROM
PINTO MARTINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
All 31 of the check in counters are on the main
level as well. After checking your bags take the
escalator to the upper level where you will go through security and the
X-Ray machines and
on to the Departure Lounges.
Conveniently located alongside the boarding
terminal are the Restaurants and Cafes
including a Bob's Burger, a Chinese Restaurant,
gift shops, and a book store, with a nice selection
of magazines.
BAGGAGE STORAGE:
Is available on the Main Level.
AIRPORT PARKING:
Short Term and Long Term Parking is available on the Lower Ground
Level. The Rates are posted alongside the cashiers at the entrance to
the parking lot. R$ 3.00 up to 1 hour, after first hour, R$ 1.50 per
hour, R$ 32.00 for first (24 hours), after first day, R$ 25.00 per day.