Air taxi from Brasília to Palmas: about 55 minutes by jet to the capital of Tocantins

Palmas, the capital of Tocantins, is about 620 km from Brasília in a straight line and more than 800 km by road. A Hawker 400 jet flies it in about 55 minutes and a King Air C90 turboprop in about 1 h 35 (approx.), with no connections and at the time you choose. Below: flight times, the two aircraft, Palmas in brief, where to board and land, connections to Jalapão and farms, and how the price is set.

Aerial view of Praça dos Girassóis in Palmas

Flight times (approx.)

Route Hawker 400 (jet) King Air C90 (turboprop)
Brasília (BSB) → Palmas (PMW), about 620 km about 55 min about 1 h 35
Palmas → Goiânia, about 710 km about 1 h 05 about 1 h 50
Palmas → São Paulo, about 1,475 km about 2 h larger jet, on request

By road, Brasília–Palmas is more than 800 km, about 10 to 11 hours. Flight times vary with wind, routing and air traffic.

Jet or turboprop

  • Hawker 400: light jet for up to 7 passengers, at about 750 km/h; the fastest option on this leg.
  • King Air C90: twin turboprop for up to 6 passengers, at about 410 km/h; slower, but it uses shorter runways, useful for onward legs into the interior.
  • Configuration and baggage space vary by aircraft and are confirmed in the quote.
The Palmas skyline seen from the Lajeado reservoir

Palmas in brief

  • Founded in 1989, it is Brazil’s youngest state capital, planned around Praça dos Girassóis, one of the largest public squares in the country and home to Palácio Araguaia, the seat of government.
  • The city lies on the reservoir of the Luís Eduardo Magalhães (Lajeado) hydroelectric dam on the Tocantins River, with freshwater beaches such as Praia da Graciosa.
  • A bridge of about 8 km crosses the lake to the west bank.
  • Palmas is the main gateway to Jalapão, with its dunes, spring-fed pools (fervedouros) and waterfalls.

Where to board and land

  • Departure from Brasília International Airport (BSB).
  • Arrival at Palmas – Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW).
  • Onward to Jalapão or farms by helicopter or small plane, on request: Mateiros, in Jalapão, is about 210 km from Palmas in a straight line, roughly 1 hour by helicopter (approx.).
  • Farm airstrips depend on approval and runway conditions, checked before the flight.
Palácio Araguaia, seat of the Tocantins state government, in Palmas

How the price is set

Planes and jets are quoted per trip. The total depends on the aircraft, total flight time including repositioning, waiting time for a same-day return or crew overnight costs for a return on another day, airport fees and the date. The more passengers, the lower the cost per person.

Photos: MTur Destinos / Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Flávio André – MTUR / Wikimedia Commons (CC0) · Just a Brazilian man from Brazil / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) · JorgeBrazil / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

FAQ: air taxi from Brasília to Palmas

How long is the flight from Brasília to Palmas?

About 55 minutes in a Hawker 400 jet and about 1 h 35 in a King Air C90 (approx.).

Which airport do I land at?

Palmas – Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW).

Can I fly there and back the same day?

Yes. With about 55 minutes each way by jet, a day trip works for meetings; waiting time is included in the quote.

How many passengers fit?

Up to 7 in the Hawker 400 and up to 6 in the King Air C90, depending on configuration.

Can you connect to Jalapão?

Yes, by helicopter or small plane, on request; Mateiros is about 1 hour from Palmas by helicopter (approx.).

What should I send for a quote?

Origin and destination, dates, times, number of passengers and luggage.

See also: Air taxi from Brasília to Chapada dos Veadeiros · Air taxi from Brasília to Goiânia · Hawker jets for charter · Private jet flights in Brazil · Destination guides

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