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Flights from Fortaleza to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Fortaleza to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or Paris, about 12h 36m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 36m
FORISTCDG

Fortaleza to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 36mVia Lisbon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Paris

Best ways to fly from Fortaleza to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
FOR Lisbon (LIS) IST
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue23:00 FOR10:02 LIS1h 13m connection11:15 LIS17:36 ISTTAP Air Portugal + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 36m
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2
FOR Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~14h 09m
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3
FOR Madrid (MAD) IST
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,428 km5,234 miles
Journey time
12h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hIstanbul vs Fortaleza
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
FOR → IST, SAW

Flights from Fortaleza to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fortaleza to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Paris and Madrid. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,428 km.
Where do you change planes between Fortaleza and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Paris (CDG) and Madrid (MAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Fortaleza and Istanbul?
Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Fortaleza.

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