How to get to Icaraizinho de Amontada from Fortaleza
Icaraizinho is about 200 km from Fortaleza, roughly 3 hours by car. There is no airport in the village: everyone comes through the capital of Ceará. Here is how to organise the trip, what to arrange before you fly and what to expect when you arrive.
Fortaleza, the gateway
Fortaleza international airport takes domestic and international flights, and that is where the road to Icaraizinho starts. The drive crosses inland Ceará towards Amontada, with the last stretch already close to the sea.
Count about 3 hours by car for the 200 km, a little more with stops. People landing in the middle of the night often prefer to sleep in Fortaleza and leave in the morning, but the drive is also done at night by drivers who know the road.
Transfer options
There are three usual ways to cover the distance: private transfer, a shared ride with other students, or a rental car. Cabana do Kite helps organise your arrival and puts you in touch with drivers who do the route regularly. Prices depend on the day, the time and the number of passengers: they are on request, confirmed in writing before the trip.
If you would rather drive, a rental car gives you the freedom to visit neighbouring spots and to come back from Moitas or Patos after a downwinder. In that case, let us know: we will tell you where to park and how to reach the beach.
What to arrange before you fly
- Dates and arrival time: send your flight number and scheduled time so we can organise the transfer.
- Luggage: if you bring your own gear, tell us the size of your board bag — it changes the vehicle needed.
- Accommodation: Pousada País Tropical is a few minutes' walk from the Cabana; we can book it together with your lessons.
- Lessons: level, dates and format (private or duo) so we can book the right instructor.
Everything is confirmed in writing, on WhatsApp or by email, with the dates, the package and the conditions. No surprises on arrival.
When to arrive
The wind season runs from July to January, peaking from August to October. For your first lessons, 18 to 22 knots is ideal — July, early August and November are usually gentler. September and October bring stronger wind, better for riders who already jump. From February to June the wind is irregular.
For the high season, book accommodation and lessons ahead: good pousadas in Icaraizinho are limited. The season guide breaks it down month by month.
Arriving in Icaraizinho
Cabana do Kite is at Av. Dep. Roberto Mesquita, Icaraí, Amontada - CE, 62545-000, right on the sand. We open every day, 9 am – 6 pm — that is where the school, the storage, the restaurant and the beach bar are. If you arrive before your pousada check-in, leave your bags with us and start the day with a coffee facing the sea.
The phone number is +55 88 98152-1670, the same as WhatsApp. If anything is unclear on the way, send a message: someone from the team will answer.
Once you are here
You can cross the village on foot. From the Cabana you have the main beach in front of you, the lagoon for your first lessons and the starting points of the downwinders a few minutes away. The guide to kitesurfing in Brazil helps plan the rest of the trip.
Getting back to Fortaleza
The way back follows the same road: about 200 km and roughly 3 hours by car to the airport. Arrange the time in advance and leave a margin, especially on an international flight day — the road is quiet, but nobody enjoys chasing a check-in desk.
If your last session is in the morning, you can ride, have lunch at the Cabana and leave in the early afternoon. We store the equipment and help organise the departure.
Combining kiting and day trips
Many people come only for the kiting, but the region offers more: sunset on top of the dunes, reachable on foot or by buggy, Lagoa do Uruaú, one of the most beautiful lagoons in Ceará, and Jericoacoara, 90 km away, worth a two or three day escape.
On the rare windless days, artisanal fishing and jangada trips combine local culture with calm sea. Cabana do Kite organises these outings with trusted local guides.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Fortaleza to Icaraizinho?
Icaraizinho de Amontada is about 200 km from Fortaleza, roughly 3 hours by car. With stops, count a little more. People landing in the middle of the night often sleep in Fortaleza and leave in the morning, but the drive is also done at night by drivers who know the road.
Is there an airport in Icaraizinho?
No. The reference airport is Fortaleza international, about 200 km and 3 hours by car from Cabana do Kite in Icaraizinho de Amontada. That is where transfers start and where you fly out at the end of your stay — arrange the time in advance, especially on an international flight day.
How do I organise the transfer to the Cabana?
Send your flight number and scheduled time on WhatsApp (+55 88 98152-1670): Cabana do Kite helps organise your arrival in Icaraizinho and puts you in touch with drivers who do the route regularly. Private transfer, shared ride or rental car — prices are on request and confirmed in writing.
Can I get to Icaraizinho by bus?
We have no documented bus timetables on our side, so we do not point to lines or journey times: we would rather not invent them. Ask on WhatsApp while planning your trip and the team will answer with what it knows at that date, or arrange a transfer from Fortaleza.
Can I leave my luggage at the Cabana on arrival?
Yes. Cabana do Kite is at Av. Dep. Roberto Mesquita, Icaraí, Amontada - CE, 62545-000, right on the sand, and opens every day from 9 am to 6 pm. If you arrive before your pousada check-in, leave your bags with us and start the day with a coffee facing the sea.
Need help organising your arrival?
Send your dates and flight time on WhatsApp: we help put the journey together and book your kitesurfing lessons straight after.