Air Taxi in Joinville, Brazil: Helicopter, Plane and Jet to Florianópolis, Curitiba, São Paulo and the South

Santa Catarina’s largest city and one of southern Brazil’s main industrial hubs, Joinville is 20 to 28 minutes by helicopter from Blumenau, Itajaí and Balneário Camboriú, and about 35 minutes from Florianópolis in a Cirrus SR22. By jet, São Paulo is some 50 minutes away and Rio just over an hour. Below: routes, flight times, fleet, where to board and how the price is worked out.

German-style gateway at the entrance to Joinville

Helicopter routes from Joinville

Approximate straight-line times; they vary with wind, aircraft and landing site.

Destination Distance (approx.) Helicopter (approx.)
Itajaí about 70 km 20 to 25 min
Blumenau about 72 km 20 to 25 min
Balneário Camboriú about 80 km 22 to 28 min
Florianópolis about 150 km 40 to 45 min

Helicopters can board at authorized helipads at industrial plants and corporate headquarters, close to where passengers start.

Plane and jet routes from JOI

Planes and jets depart from Joinville Airport – Lauro Carneiro de Loyola (JOI).

Destination Aircraft Flight time (approx.)
Curitiba Cirrus SR22 / Citation V Ultra 25 to 30 min / about 20 min
Florianópolis Cirrus SR22 about 35 min
São Paulo Citation V Ultra / Phenom 100 45 to 55 min
Porto Alegre Citation V Ultra / Cirrus SR22 45 to 50 min / about 1h30
Serra Gaúcha (Canela airport) Citation V Ultra / Cirrus SR22 45 to 50 min / about 1h25
Rio de Janeiro Citation V Ultra / Challenger 605 1h10 to 1h15

For Gramado, flights usually land at Canela airport, a few kilometers from town.

Avenue of royal palms in Joinville’s historic center

Available fleet

Aircraft Type Passengers (approx.) Best for
Bell 206 Jet Ranger single-engine helicopter up to 4 Itajaí Valley and the northern coast
Airbus Esquilo AS350 B2 single-engine helicopter up to 5 coast, Florianópolis and industrial sites
Cirrus SR22 single piston plane with a ballistic parachute up to 3 Florianópolis and Curitiba
Cessna Citation V Ultra light business jet up to 7 São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Rio
Embraer Phenom 100 light business jet up to 4 São Paulo and southern capitals
Bombardier Challenger 605 large business jet up to 12 Rio de Janeiro and longer routes

Final capacity depends on weight on board, baggage and fuel required.

Where to board

  • Joinville Airport – Lauro Carneiro de Loyola (JOI), for planes and jets.
  • Authorized helipads at industrial plants, corporate campuses and key points in the city.
  • Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN), for connections in the south of the state.
  • Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), in São José dos Pinhais, for arrivals via Paraná.
Cirrus SR22 aircraft parked on the airport apron

How much an air taxi in Joinville costs

The price depends on aircraft, route, positioning and waiting time. As a reference, Joinville–Florianópolis in a Cirrus SR22 runs between about R$ 5,800 and R$ 8,700, depending on where the aircraft is and the return leg (APPROX.); helicopters and jets are quoted per mission.

Corporate schedules, trade fairs and the Joinville Dance Festival in July concentrate demand — book early.

How to book

  1. Share origin, destination, date, time, passengers and baggage.
  2. Receive the proposal with aircraft, flight time and approximate prices.
  3. Confirm; operations handle permits, crew and landing site.
  4. On the day, board at the agreed helipad or terminal.

FAQ: air taxi in Joinville

How long is the flight from Joinville to Florianópolis?

About 35 minutes in a Cirrus SR22 or 40 to 45 minutes by helicopter.

How much is the flight from Joinville to Florianópolis?

In a Cirrus SR22, between about R$ 5,800 and R$ 8,700 per leg, depending on aircraft positioning (APPROX.).

Can I fly by jet from Joinville to São Paulo?

Yes. The Citation V Ultra or Phenom 100 covers the leg in 45 to 55 minutes from JOI.

Can a helicopter land at my company?

Yes, as long as the helipad is approved or the site is authorized. This is checked when quoting.

How long is the helicopter flight from Joinville to Balneário Camboriú?

22 to 28 minutes, depending on aircraft and wind.

Where do I board in Joinville?

At JOI airport for planes and jets, or at authorized helipads in the city.

See also: Bacacheri Airport, Curitiba · Air charter in Blumenau · Florianópolis–Blumenau air taxi · Phenom 100: price and specs · Air taxi in Penha

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