Helicopter tours across Greater Fortaleza: from Aquiraz to Cumbuco, in Caucaia

By helicopter, Greater Fortaleza can be seen end to end: to the east, Aquiraz, with Porto das Dunas and Beach Park; in the middle, the city seafront from Praia do Futuro to Praia de Iracema; and to the west, Caucaia, with the dunes and lagoons of Cumbuco. Flights are private, in an Esquilo AS350 B2 for up to 5 passengers, in two fixed packages — R$ 3,000 and R$ 6,500 per flight — or on a custom route (approx.). Below: what each area shows from above, how to add Cumbuco to your flight and which option to choose.

The Fortaleza seafront from above, with buildings, beach and green sea

Greater Fortaleza from east to west

Every flight is private: the aircraft is your group’s, for 1 to 5 passengers, and the price is per flight.

Area What you see How to fly it
Aquiraz (east) Porto das Dunas, Beach Park and Precabura Lagoon Package 01: 10 to 12 min, about R$ 3,000
Fortaleza (seafront) The Sabiaguaba dunes and the mouth of the Cocó River, Praia do Futuro, Mucuripe and Praia de Iracema Package 02: about 30 min, about R$ 6,500
Caucaia (west) The Cumbuco dunes and the Banana and Cauípe lagoons custom route, on request

Both fixed packages head east; the west side, towards Caucaia, is part of the custom route.

The west side: Cumbuco and Caucaia

  • Cumbuco is in Caucaia, about 30 km west of central Fortaleza, among dunes and coconut groves.
  • The Banana and Cauípe lagoons lie among the dunes; Cauípe is one of Ceará’s best-known kitesurfing spots.
  • A custom route can combine the city seafront and Cumbuco in one flight, with time and price set in the quote.
  • To stay in Cumbuco, the helicopter transfer from Fortaleza takes under 10 minutes and is quoted as an air taxi.
View from the helicopter cabin over the Fortaleza seafront and a pier

Which option suits you

  • First flight: Package 01, of 10 to 12 minutes, with Beach Park and the eastern dunes.
  • The whole city: Package 02, of about 30 minutes, as far as Praia de Iracema and the centre.
  • Western dunes and lagoons: the custom route with Cumbuco.
  • A group of 5: as the price is per flight, the cost per person is at its lowest.

Before you fly

  • Give each passenger’s weight when booking; total weight is checked at boarding.
  • The boarding point in Fortaleza is confirmed at booking; arrive early for the briefing.
  • From July to December, the drier months, skies are usually clearer, with steady wind.
  • With heavy rain or low visibility, the flight is rescheduled.
The pilot at the controls over the Ceará coast

How to book

  1. Choose the package, or describe a route that includes Caucaia, and send the date and number of passengers by WhatsApp.
  2. Receive confirmation of the price, flight time and boarding point.
  3. Give passengers’ weights and arrive early for the briefing.

Frequently asked questions: helicopter tours across Greater Fortaleza

Can I fly over Cumbuco?

Yes, on a custom route. Cumbuco is about 30 km from central Fortaleza, under 10 minutes by helicopter each way (approx.).

How much are the fixed packages?

Package 01 (10 to 12 min) costs about R$ 3,000 and Package 02 (about 30 min) about R$ 6,500, per flight for up to 5 passengers (approx.).

Does the scenic flight land in Cumbuco?

No. The tour returns to the boarding point; to stay in Cumbuco, the leg is quoted as an air taxi to an authorised helipad.

How many people fit?

Up to 5 passengers in the Esquilo AS350 B2, plus the pilot.

What is the best time of year?

July to December, the driest months, usually have clearer skies.

What if the weather is bad?

The flight is rescheduled to the next available date.

See also: Fortaleza helicopter tour · Fortaleza helicopter tour prices and cost per person · Helicopter across Ceará

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