Group charter flights in Mexico
One aircraft for the whole group: a company offsite, a destination wedding, a tour or a team. Which aircraft Mexican operators fly, the AFAC rules for charters and how the price is built.
- Heavy business jets
- 29 on our list
- Air taxi limit
- 19 passengers
- Charter packages
- Prior AFAC authorisation
- Priced
- Per aircraft
What a group charter is
You hire the whole aircraft and set the route and the times. Under the Ley de Aviación Civil, charter (fletamento) and air taxi are both non-scheduled services that need an AFAC permit, and air taxi aircraft may carry up to 19 passengers. Charter flights and packages of flights need prior authorisation from the AFAC.
Mexican permit holders on our list fly 29 heavy business jets, most of them based at Toluca. The largest are two Airbus ACJ319 corporate jets at Grupo Avemex, and FlyMex flies an Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet.
The aircraft follows the headcount and the bags. A heavy jet such as the Challenger 605, Global 6000, Gulfstream GV or Legacy 600 keeps a small group in a business-jet cabin. Larger groups need an airliner from a carrier whose AFAC permit covers charter flights.
Most of these aircraft are based at Toluca, the main business aviation airport for Mexico City. FlyMex also lists sub-bases in Mérida, Cozumel, Chetumal and Tijuana, which can cut positioning on trips to the Caribbean coast and the border.
Altivo Jets is a broker. We compare operators, name the operator and its AFAC permit on your quote and give one price for the aircraft. See is my flight legal? for how to check an operator yourself.
Sources:Cámara de Diputados: Ley de Aviación Civil, last reformed DOF 14 November 2025, articles 2, 11, 18 and 23 (PDF)Universal Weather, February 2025: Mexico City business aviation destination guide
Which aircraft for your group
| Group | Aircraft | Operators on our list |
|---|---|---|
| Small group | Heavy business jet: Challenger 605, Global 6000, Falcon 7X, Gulfstream GV and G650, Legacy 600 | Aerolíneas Ejecutivas, Fly Across, FlyMex, Aerovics |
| Larger group | Airbus ACJ319 corporate jet | Grupo Avemex, Toluca, two aircraft |
| Larger group | Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet | FlyMex, Toluca, one aircraft |
| Large group | Airliner from a carrier with a charter permit | Quoted per trip, with prior AFAC authorisation for the flights |
Seat counts depend on each aircraft's cabin layout and on the permit it flies under: air taxi aircraft may carry up to 19 passengers. The operator confirms capacity for your headcount and bags. Fleet figures are from the AFAC permit holders on our operator list.
Tell us the dates and passengers. A specialist replies with aircraft options and an all-in price, around the clock.
AFAC rules for charter flights
The Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC) is Mexico's civil aviation authority. The Ley de Aviación Civil sets out who may fly charters and on what terms.
- Non-scheduled air transport is service not tied to fixed routes, timetables and frequencies, national or international (article 2).
- Non-scheduled services include charter (fletamento) and air taxi. Air taxi aircraft may carry up to 19 passengers or 3,500 kg of cargo (article 23).
- A permit for national non-scheduled service is granted only to Mexican companies, and domestic air transport between points in Mexico is carried out by Mexican companies (articles 11 and 18).
- Charter flights and packages of flights need prior authorisation from the AFAC, and charter services are complementary to scheduled air transport (article 23, sections I and III).
- Charters arranged with tourism providers must be sold as part of a package with other services (article 23, section IV).
- Altivo Jets names the operator and its AFAC permit on your quote before you book.
Airports for group flights
| Airport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Toluca (MMTO) | The main business aviation airport for Mexico City: open 24 hours, airport of entry, more than 70 executive hangars, 2,580 m elevation |
| Mexico City International (MMMX) | Closed to general aviation except official government business |
| Los Cabos International (MMSD) | About 11 km from San José del Cabo, 9,856 ft runway, airport of entry |
| Acapulco International (MMAA) | About 20 km south-east of the town, 10,827 ft runway, open 24 hours, airport of entry |
| Oaxaca International (MMOX) | About 8 km south of the city, 8,038 ft runway, airport of entry, listed hours 05:00 to 19:00 local |
Toluca sits at high elevation, so the operator checks take-off performance for a full aircraft. Parking and customs are confirmed for your dates when we quote.
Sources:Universal Weather, February 2025: Mexico City business aviation destination guideFlapper: private jet charter in Mexico City and TolucaUniversal Weather: Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) dataAcukwik: Acapulco International Airport (MMAA)Acukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)
How a group charter is priced
Heavy business jets are priced per flight hour for the whole aircraft, at about MX$219,100 to MX$340,960. 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 Mexican 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, confirm crew, parking and customs, and allow time for any AFAC authorisation.
- 03Sign and pay
You sign a charter agreement for the whole aircraft and pay before departure.
Large aircraft on the Mexican charter list
Heavy business jets for small groups, and the largest aircraft our Mexican operators fly.
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, its cabin layout and its permit. Air taxi aircraft may carry up to 19 passengers. Larger groups fly on an airliner from a carrier with a charter permit.
Does a charter flight need government approval?+
Under article 23 of the Ley de Aviación Civil, charter flights and packages of flights need prior authorisation from the AFAC. The operator applies for it.
Can a foreign airline fly our group between two Mexican cities?+
Domestic air transport between points in Mexico is carried out by Mexican companies, and the permit for national non-scheduled service is granted only to them.
Which airport serves Mexico City for private groups?+
Toluca (MMTO), open 24 hours. Mexico City International is closed to general aviation except official government business.
How is a group charter priced?+
For the whole aircraft. Heavy jets charter at about MX$219,100 to MX$340,960 per flight hour, and airliner charters are quoted per trip, with positioning, airport charges and taxes on top.
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.Cámara de Diputados: Ley de Aviación Civil, last reformed DOF 14 November 2025, articles 2, 11, 18 and 23 (PDF)
- 2.Universal Weather, February 2025: Mexico City business aviation destination guide
- 3.Flapper: private jet charter in Mexico City and Toluca
- 4.Universal Weather: Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD) data
- 5.Acukwik: Acapulco International Airport (MMAA)
- 6.Acukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)
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