Group charter flights in Brazil
One aircraft for the whole group: a company offsite, a wedding party, a tour or a team. Which aircraft Brazilian air taxi companies fly, the ANAC rules once a group outgrows them, and how the price is built.
- Heavy business jets
- 13 on our list
- Air taxi rules
- ANAC RBAC 135
- Over 19 seats
- Airline rules, RBAC 121
- Priced
- Per aircraft
What a group charter is
You hire the whole aircraft and set the route and the times. Air taxi companies authorised by ANAC under RBAC 135 fly the business jets and turboprops on our list. Aircraft certified for more than 19 passenger seats, or for a payload above 3,400 kg, are operated under RBAC 121, the airline rulebook, so a larger group flies with a carrier certified under it.
Brazilian air taxi companies on our list fly 13 heavy business jets, from Gulfstream G550s and G650s in Rio de Janeiro to Global 6000s in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, and 251 turboprops.
The aircraft follows the headcount and the bags. A heavy jet such as the Global 6000, Gulfstream G550 or Embraer Legacy 600 keeps a small group in a business-jet cabin, and turboprops reach shorter regional runways.
Above that, the group needs an airliner. Under section 121.1, operations with aircraft certified for more than 19 passenger seats, or with a maximum payload above 3,400 kg, fall under RBAC 121, so they are flown by a carrier holding an airline certificate rather than an air taxi authorisation.
Altivo Jets is a broker. We compare operators, name the operator and its ANAC authorisation on your quote and give one price for the aircraft. See is my flight legal? for how to check an operator yourself.
Sources:ANAC: RBAC 135, Emenda 15, in force 9 January 2026ANAC: RBAC 121, Emenda 18, issued 28 April 2023, in force 1 June 2023 (section 121.1, applicability)ANAC open data: Brazilian air operators, including air taxi
Which aircraft for your group
| Group | Aircraft | Operators on our list |
|---|---|---|
| Small group | Heavy business jet: Gulfstream G550 and G650 | Helistar Táxi Aéreo, Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Small group | Heavy business jet: Bombardier Global 6000 | Air Jet Táxi Aéreo, São Paulo, Fly and Fun Táxi Aéreo, Belo Horizonte, Spcta Táxi Aéreo, São Roque |
| Small group | Heavy business jet: Embraer Legacy 600 | Alljet Táxi Aéreo, Jundiaí, Prime Aviation, Barueri, Neo Táxi Aéreo, Goiânia |
| Regional group | Turboprop airliner: Embraer EMB 120 Brasília | Rico Táxi Aéreo, Manaus, four aircraft |
| More than 19 seats | Airliner flown under RBAC 121 | Quoted from airlines that sell whole-aircraft charters |
Seat counts depend on each aircraft's certified cabin layout, so the operator confirms capacity for your headcount and bags. Fleet figures are from the air taxi companies on our operator list.
Sources:ANAC: RBAC 121, Emenda 18, issued 28 April 2023, in force 1 June 2023 (section 121.1, applicability)
Tell us the dates and passengers. A specialist replies with aircraft options and an all-in price, around the clock.
ANAC rules for a group charter
ANAC, the National Civil Aviation Agency, authorises the companies that fly paying passengers and writes the rulebooks they fly under.
- A paid flight must be flown by an operator ANAC has authorised for air taxi work. RBAC 135 governs these operations.
- RBAC 121 covers operations with aircraft certified for more than 19 passenger seats, or with a maximum payload above 3,400 kg. Either threshold is enough.
- Check the operator's name on ANAC's published list of air operators. The company selling the trip is not always the one that flies it.
- Altivo Jets names the operator and its ANAC authorisation on your quote before you book.
Sources:ANAC: RBAC 135, Emenda 15, in force 9 January 2026ANAC: RBAC 121, Emenda 18, issued 28 April 2023, in force 1 June 2023 (section 121.1, applicability)ANAC open data: Brazilian air operators, including air taxi
São Paulo and Rio airports for group flights
| Airport | Notes |
|---|---|
| São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR) | Open 24 hours, no slots but prior permission needed, customs on site, private terminal |
| São Paulo Congonhas (SBSP) | Closest to the city centre, open 06:00 to 23:00 with no overtime, slots required for every movement, not an airport of entry |
| Campinas Viracopos (SBKP) | Open 24 hours, airport of entry, about 1 hour 40 minutes to central São Paulo |
| São Paulo Campo de Marte (SBMT) | General aviation airport 6 km from downtown, 1,600 m runway, limited night operations |
| Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SBRJ) | Beside Rio's financial centre, for domestic flights, general aviation and air taxi. International arrivals use Galeão |
São Paulo rules from Universal Weather's 2025 guide. The operator confirms slots, parking and customs for your aircraft and dates.
Sources:Universal Weather, September 2025: São Paulo F1 Grand Prix business aviation planning guide (São Paulo airports)Wikipedia: Campo de Marte AirportWikipedia: Santos Dumont Airport
How a group charter is priced
Heavy business jets are priced per flight hour for the whole aircraft, at about R$60.580 to R$94.270. Airliner charters are quoted per trip.
Both add positioning when the aircraft is based elsewhere, airport, handling and parking charges, crew costs for overnight trips and taxes, all set out on the quote. See charter taxes and fees for the Brazilian charges.
How to book a group charter
- 01Share the trip
Dates, route, headcount, bags and any equipment, such as sports kit or stage gear.
- 02Compare operators
We check which operators have the right aircraft free and confirm crew, slots, parking and customs.
- 03Sign and pay
You sign a charter agreement for the whole aircraft and pay before departure.
Large aircraft on the Brazilian charter list
Heavy business jets for small groups, and the largest turboprop on our list.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow many people fit on a group charter?+
It depends on the aircraft and its certified cabin layout. Heavy business jets suit small groups. Aircraft certified for more than 19 passenger seats are flown under the airline rules of RBAC 121.
Can an air taxi company fly a group of 50?+
Not under the air taxi rules. Operations with more than 19 certified passenger seats fall under RBAC 121, so a group that size flies with a carrier certified under it.
How do I check the operator is legal?+
Look for its name on ANAC's published list of air operators. We name the operator and its ANAC authorisation on your quote.
How is a group charter priced?+
For the whole aircraft. Heavy jets charter at about R$60.580 to R$94.270 per flight hour, and airliner charters are quoted per trip, with positioning, airport charges and taxes on top.
Which São Paulo airport suits a group flight?+
Guarulhos is open 24 hours and clears customs. Congonhas is closest to the centre but needs a slot for every movement and is not an airport of entry.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.ANAC: RBAC 135, Emenda 15, in force 9 January 2026
- 2.ANAC: RBAC 121, Emenda 18, issued 28 April 2023, in force 1 June 2023 (section 121.1, applicability)
- 3.ANAC open data: Brazilian air operators, including air taxi
- 4.Universal Weather, September 2025: São Paulo F1 Grand Prix business aviation planning guide (São Paulo airports)
- 5.Wikipedia: Campo de Marte Airport
- 6.Wikipedia: Santos Dumont Airport
Move the whole group together.
A specialist replies around the clock with aircraft options, the operator's name and an all-in price.