Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), Curitiba: connecting to a helicopter, plane or private jet
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), in São José dos Pinhais, about 18 km from central Curitiba, is Paraná’s main airline airport and handles business jets of every size. If you arrive on a scheduled flight, Embarque Oficial arranges the connection by helicopter, King Air C90 or jet — to Bacacheri, the Santa Catarina coast, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Gramado. Below: the airport facts, how the connection works, routes with flight times, which aircraft to choose and what to know about fog.
The airport at a glance
With a long runway and ILS precision approaches, Afonso Pena takes jets of every size, including long-range ones.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Codes | CWB (IATA) / SBCT (ICAO) |
| Location | São José dos Pinhais, about 18 km from central Curitiba |
| Runways | 15/33 of about 2,215 m and 11/29 of about 1,800 m, both 45 m wide |
| Elevation | about 910 m |
| Hours | 24 hours |
| Profile | Paraná’s main airline airport, with international flights and business aviation |
Afonso Pena is known for fog on winter mornings. Runway 15 has ILS procedures for low visibility, but delays can still happen: leave a margin when connecting.
How the connection works
- Land at CWB on a scheduled flight and continue by helicopter to Bacacheri, a private helipad or the coast; Bacacheri is about 8 minutes away.
- Give your flight number: the team tracks your arrival and adjusts the departure.
- For Balneário Camboriú or Florianópolis, the King Air or the Esquilo avoids the drive down the Serra do Mar on the BR-376.
- Same-day return: the aircraft can stand by until you fly back.
Routes and flight times
Approximate times, varying with the aircraft, the wind and conditions on the day.
| Route | Suggested aircraft | Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Afonso Pena → Bacacheri Airport | Bell 505 / Esquilo | about 8 min |
| Afonso Pena → Joinville | Bell 505 / King Air C90 | 30 to 35 min |
| Afonso Pena → Navegantes | King Air C90 / Esquilo | 30 to 45 min |
| Afonso Pena → Balneário Camboriú (helipad) | Esquilo | about 45 min |
| Afonso Pena → Florianópolis | King Air C90 / Esquilo | 40 min to 1 h 05 |
| Afonso Pena → São Paulo (Campo de Marte or Congonhas) | King Air C90 / Citation V Ultra | 45 min to 1 h |
| Afonso Pena → Gramado/Canela | King Air C90 / Citation V Ultra | 50 min to 1 h 10 |
| Afonso Pena → Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont) | Citation V Ultra | about 1 h 15 |
Which aircraft to choose
| Aircraft | Cruise (approx.) | Passengers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 505 | about 230 km/h | up to 4 | short connections around Curitiba |
| Esquilo AS350 B2 | about 230 km/h | up to 5 | the Santa Catarina coast, helipad to helipad |
| King Air C90 | about 450 km/h | up to 6 | Joinville, Florianópolis, São Paulo and Gramado |
| Citation V Ultra | about 750 km/h | up to 8 | São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, faster |
How to book
- Send your arrival flight number, destination, date and number of passengers by WhatsApp.
- Receive the aircraft options with price and flight time.
- Confirm, give weights and luggage, and meet the crew at the agreed point in the airport.
Frequently asked questions: air taxi at Afonso Pena Airport
Where is Afonso Pena Airport?
In São José dos Pinhais, in Greater Curitiba, about 18 km from the city centre.
Can large business jets use Afonso Pena?
Yes. With a runway of about 2,215 m and ILS, the airport takes jets of every size.
Does fog affect business flights?
It can, especially on winter mornings. ILS approaches allow low-visibility landings, but it is wise to leave a margin between flights.
Afonso Pena or Bacacheri?
Afonso Pena is better for connecting with airline flights and for larger jets; Bacacheri is closer to the centre and dedicated to general aviation. By helicopter they are about 8 minutes apart.
Can a helicopter pick me up after an airline flight?
Yes. The connection is planned around your flight number, and the meeting point is confirmed at booking.
How much does it cost?
Helicopter flight hours start at about R$ 5,000; planes and jets are quoted per route (approx.).
See also: Bacacheri Airport, Curitiba · Air taxi in Joinville · Balneário Camboriú air taxi
Request a quote for your connection at Afonso Pena Airport: WhatsApp +55 48 98877-0541 · sales@embarqueoficial.com
