GOL Launches New Direct Flights from Fortaleza to Foz do Iguaçu and Montevideo

The Announcement

The new routes were officially announced during a special event held on 19 November 2025 at the
Cais do Porto area in Fortaleza, attended by representatives from GOL, local tourism officials and
trade partners. The initiative reinforces Ceará’s strategy to position Fortaleza as a major gateway for both
domestic and international travelers.

Route Details

Fortaleza – Foz do Iguaçu (Domestic)

• Route: Fortaleza (FOR) – Foz do Iguaçu (IGU)
• Start of operations: 29 November 2025
• Frequency: Weekly, on Saturdays
• Aircraft: Boeing 737 family (including 737 MAX 8, according to the company)

This new domestic connection links the beaches of Northeast Brazil with one of the country’s most iconic
nature destinations: the Iguaçu Falls and the Triple Border region between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

Fortaleza – Montevideo (International)

• Route: Fortaleza (FOR) – Montevideo (MVD), Uruguay
• Start of operations: 29 November 2025
• Frequency: Weekly, on Saturdays
• Aircraft: Boeing 737 family

Montevideo becomes one of GOL’s international destinations served directly from Fortaleza, alongside cities
such as Buenos Aires and Orlando. The new link opens a convenient option for Uruguayan travelers heading to
Brazil’s Northeast and for Brazilians who want to discover Uruguay’s capital and its surroundings.

Strategic Importance for Fortaleza and GOL

With these launches, Fortaleza consolidates its role as a strategic hub in GOL’s network. The city already
benefits from strong domestic connectivity and a growing portfolio of international flights. The addition of
Foz do Iguaçu and Montevideo creates new flows of tourism and business, strengthening Ceará’s position on
the national and regional aviation map.

For GOL, the routes represent an opportunity to diversify its offer, optimize aircraft utilization on
weekends and capture new demand segments connecting the Northeast to the South of Brazil and to the Southern
Cone.

Benefits for Tourism and the Travel Trade

The new flights are expected to generate positive impacts across the tourism chain:

• For Ceará: increased arrival of visitors from the Triple Border region and from Uruguay,
  boosting hotels, restaurants, receptive operators and local attractions.
• For Foz do Iguaçu: a new direct channel to the Northeast, encouraging travelers from
  Fortaleza and nearby cities to explore the Iguaçu Falls and cross-border experiences.
• For Montevideo and Uruguay: a direct connection to one of Brazil’s most desired beach
  destinations, with easier access for leisure and business travel.
• For travel agents and tour operators: new route combinations, multi-destination itineraries
  and product opportunities linking coastal holidays with eco-tourism or city breaks.

Tips for Travelers

• Book early: as new routes often launch with promotional fares and limited seats, advance
  purchase can secure better prices.
• Check schedules carefully: weekly operations on Saturdays require planning, especially
  for connections and hotel check-in/check-out times.
• Combine destinations: travelers can easily build multi-stop itineraries, pairing
  Fortaleza’s beaches with the Iguaçu Falls or a city break in Montevideo.

Conclusion

GOL’s new direct flights from Fortaleza to Foz do Iguaçu and Montevideo mark another step in the airline’s
network expansion and in the consolidation of Ceará as an important aviation and tourism hub. With more
connectivity, travelers gain new route options and travel professionals have fresh opportunities to create
attractive itineraries that connect Brazil’s Northeast to iconic destinations in the South of Brazil and the
Southern Cone.