Helicopter to Fasano Angra dos Reis: transfer from Rio de Janeiro to the Porto Frade helipad

Fasano Angra dos Reis sits on Praia do Frade, inside the Porto Frade estate, about 13 km from central Angra. By helicopter, the transfer from Rio de Janeiro — Santos Dumont, Lagoa, Jacarepaguá or Galeão — takes about 35 to 40 minutes to the Porto Frade helipad, versus 2 h 30 or more by car on the Rio–Santos highway (approx.). Below: the departure points in Rio with flight times, short flights from the resort, which helicopter to choose and what to know before boarding.

View from the helicopter cabin over boats anchored in a green bay on the Costa Verde

From Rio to Fasano Angra dos Reis

Approximate times to the Porto Frade helipad, varying with the aircraft and the wind.

Departure Distance (approx.) Flight time (approx.)
Jacarepaguá / Barra da Tijuca about 110 km 30 to 35 min
Lagoa helipad about 125 km 35 to 40 min
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) about 130 km 35 to 40 min
Galeão Airport (GIG) about 125 km 35 to 40 min
Niterói about 135 km about 40 min

If you arrive on an airline flight at Galeão or Santos Dumont, the helicopter can wait at the airport and take off soon after you land.

Short flights from the resort

Destination Helicopter time (approx.)
Ilha Grande about 10 min
Paraty about 12 min
Angra dos Reis Airport about 5 min
São Paulo (Congonhas or Campo de Marte) about 1 h
A helicopter on a seaside helipad surrounded by Atlantic Forest

Which helicopter to choose

Aircraft Passengers Best for
Robinson R44 up to 3 couples travelling light
Bell 206 JetRanger up to 4 small groups on the Rio–Angra leg
Esquilo AS350 B2 up to 5 families and groups with luggage
Bell 429 up to 6 twin-engine, with more comfort and room for bags

Before you board

  • The Porto Frade helipad operates by day under visual flight rules: plan to arrive in daylight.
  • Give passengers’ weights and the amount of luggage; large suitcases may call for a bigger helicopter.
  • With heavy rain or low visibility on the Costa Verde, the flight is rescheduled or moved to another time.
  • For weddings and events at the resort, book early: weekend slots go first.
A Bell 429 twin-engine helicopter in flight

How to book

  1. Send the date, departure point in Rio, number of passengers and luggage by WhatsApp.
  2. Receive helicopter options with flight time and price.
  3. Confirm; landing at the Porto Frade helipad and the time are confirmed at booking.

Frequently asked questions: helicopter to Fasano Angra dos Reis

How long is the helicopter flight from Rio to Fasano Angra?

About 35 to 40 minutes from Santos Dumont, Lagoa or Galeão, and 30 to 35 minutes from Jacarepaguá (approx.).

Where does the helicopter land?

At the Porto Frade helipad, in the estate where the Fasano stands, on Praia do Frade.

Can I fly at night?

The helipad operates by day under visual flight rules; plan your flight in daylight.

How much luggage fits?

It depends on the helicopter: tell us the amount of luggage when booking so we can suggest the right model.

Can I fly from the Fasano to Ilha Grande or Paraty?

Yes, by helicopter: about 10 minutes to Ilha Grande and about 12 to Paraty.

How much does it cost?

Helicopter flight hours start at about R$ 5,000; the transfer price is given in the quote (approx.).

See also: Helicopter to Angra dos Reis and the Costa Verde · Angra dos Reis by plane: the airport and King Air routes · Air taxi in Rio de Janeiro

Request a quote for your transfer to Fasano Angra dos Reis: WhatsApp +55 48 98877-0541 · sales@embarqueoficial.com