Flying to Balneário Camboriú by private jet: airports, routes and aircraft

Balneário Camboriú has no airport of its own: private jets land at Navegantes (NVT), about 20 km away, at the private Costa Esmeralda aerodrome (SDEN), in Porto Belo, or at Florianópolis (FLN), about 80 km to the south. From São Paulo the flight takes about 50 to 55 minutes in a midsize jet, and from any of the three airports a helicopter completes the trip to a helipad in the city (approx.). Below: which airport to choose, reference routes and times, the right aircraft for each mission and how the price is set.

A passenger boards a business jet

The three airports for Balneário Camboriú

Airport Distance to BC What it handles
Navegantes – Ministro Victor Konder (NVT / SBNF) about 20 km in a straight line; 35 to 40 min by road light to large-cabin jets, on a 1,701 m runway; domestic and international flights
Costa Esmeralda (SDEN), Porto Belo about 20 to 25 km turboprops and light jets, on a 1,195 m runway; private aerodrome, prior authorisation required
Florianópolis – Hercílio Luz (FLN / SBFL) about 80 km; about 1h20 by road jets of all sizes; an alternative for international arrivals

Navegantes is the usual choice. On its 1,701 m runway, long-range jets plan their take-off weight for the runway length.

Reference routes and flight times

Origin Flight time (approx.) Reference aircraft and arrival
São Paulo about 50 to 55 min Citation CJ3 or Learjet 45, at NVT
Rio de Janeiro about 1h15 by jet; about 1h55 by turboprop Phenom 300 or King Air C90, at NVT
Porto Alegre about 1h20 King Air B200, at Costa Esmeralda
Curitiba about 30 min Phenom 100 or Citation CJ1, at NVT or SDEN
Brasília on request Phenom 300 or Citation V Ultra, at NVT
Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza on request Legacy 650 or Challenger 605, at NVT
Miami, New York, Nice/Monaco on request Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650, at NVT

Times vary with the wind, the aircraft and the route; the quote confirms each leg.

The Itajaí-Açu river and the port of Itajaí, next to Navegantes

Which aircraft for each mission

  • Light jets — Phenom 100, Citation CJ1, Citation Mustang: about 4 passengers and around 2,000 km of range; São Paulo, Rio, Curitiba and Porto Alegre, and the shorter runway at Costa Esmeralda.
  • Larger light and midsize jets — Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Citation V Ultra, Learjet 45: 7 to 9 passengers, for Brasília and larger groups from the Southeast.
  • Heavy jets — Legacy 650, Challenger 605: up to 13 passengers in the Legacy 650 and continental range; the Northeast, Manaus and South America.
  • Ultra-long-range jets — Global 6000, Gulfstream G650: about 11,000 to 13,000 km of range for non-stop flights from North America and Europe.
  • Turboprops — King Air C90, King Air B200: efficient on regional routes such as Porto Alegre and Curitiba.

From the airport to the city by helicopter

  • From Navegantes (NVT): about 10 minutes by helicopter to an authorised helipad in Balneário Camboriú, against 35 to 40 minutes by road.
  • From Costa Esmeralda (SDEN): about 10 minutes by helicopter.
  • From Florianópolis (FLN): about 25 to 30 minutes by helicopter, against about 1h20 by road.
  • The landing helipad — in the city, at a hotel or at a development — is confirmed in the quote.
  • Our ground team coordinates boarding and, on international flights, immigration and customs.
A Bombardier Global 6000 on the apron

How the price is set

Each flight is quoted individually. The price depends on the aircraft category, the distance, the total hours of use (including positioning), airport fees and the date; New Year’s Eve and the summer season see the highest demand. Companies with regular trips to BC can contract hours at fixed rates with fleet priority.

How to book

  1. Send the origin, date, time and number of passengers by WhatsApp.
  2. Receive the proposal with the aircraft, flight time and arrival airport.
  3. Confirm, send passenger details for the manifest and, if you wish, add the helicopter leg to the city.

Frequently asked questions: private jet to Balneário Camboriú

Does Balneário Camboriú have an airport?

No. Jets land at Navegantes (NVT), about 20 km away, at Costa Esmeralda (SDEN), in Porto Belo, or at Florianópolis (FLN), about 80 km away; from there, a helicopter or car completes the trip.

How long is the flight from São Paulo?

About 50 to 55 minutes in a midsize jet such as the Citation CJ3 or Learjet 45, landing at Navegantes (approx.).

Can large jets land at Navegantes?

Yes. The 1,701 m runway takes light to large-cabin jets; for long-range jets, take-off weight is planned for the runway length.

Can I fly in from abroad?

Yes. Navegantes is an international airport; flights from Miami, New York or Nice/Monaco can be flown non-stop in ultra-long-range jets, and from Dubai with a fuel stop or in a longer-range model such as the Global 7500 (approx.).

Can I combine a jet and a helicopter?

Yes. The helicopter takes you from NVT, SDEN or FLN to an authorised helipad in the city, about 10 minutes from Navegantes (approx.).

How far ahead should I book?

As early as possible, especially for New Year’s Eve and the high season; last-minute requests are checked against fleet availability.

How many passengers fit?

About 4 in a Phenom 100, up to 8 in a Citation V Ultra or Learjet 45, up to 9 in a Phenom 300 and up to 13 in a Legacy 650 or Global 6000, depending on the cabin layout.

See also: Air taxi to Balneário Camboriú · Helicopter hire in Balneário Camboriú and Florianópolis · Private jet charter · Phenom 100 price

Request a quote for your private jet flight to Balneário Camboriú: WhatsApp +55 48 98877-0541 · sales@embarqueoficial.com