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Flávio Carvalho
North Regional Director
Manaus - Eduardo Gomes International
Amazon hub with FBO, IFR and full handling serving corporate and charter operations.
Manaus - Flores
Base de aviación general y helicópteros con rápido acceso al centro y oficinas publicas.
Borba Municipal
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Parintins Regional
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See below for some of the most quoted routes and highly sought-after aircraft for private jet flying in Manaus and Brazil.
Manaus to Boa Vista
SBEG
MAOSBBV
Manaus to Tabatinga
SBEG
MAOSBTT
Manaus to Porto Velho
SWFN
MAOSBPV
PVLManaus to Santarém
SWFN
MAOSBSN
STMCaravan Amphibian
Turbo-prop
The Caravan EX Amphibian is perfect for flying and accessing remote places where only landing in water is possible. It can operate in water as it has floats at the base of the aircraft.
Citation XLS
Super light jet
The Citation XLS, an upgraded version of the Citation Excel, offers a spacious cabin for 7-9 passengers with fully-reclining leather seats, a side-facing couch, and ample storage. It has two air conditioning systems and entertainment amenities.
Gulfstream G550
Ultra long range
The G550 is renowned for its ultra-long range capabilities, accommodating 12 to 19 passengers in lavish comfort. It excels in 12-hour non-stop flights, offering unparalleled amenities such as multiple living areas and private sleeping quarters.
Phenom 100
Entry-level Jet (VLJ)
The Phenom 100, with its spacious cabin and large windows, offers comfortable seating for 4 passengers in a club formation. Ideal for weekend getaways or executive flights, it combines comfort with low operating costs and high-performance engines.
Flávio Carvalho
North Regional Director
On the Manaus to São Paulo route, light jets start at about BRL 215,000 per leg. On regional flights such as Manaus to Belém, turboprops range between BRL 82,000 and BRL 95,000 per leg. On international flights, prices can exceed BRL 400,000 per leg, depending on aircraft size and availability.
Urban transfers in single engine helicopters start at about BRL 21,000 per flight hour. Twin engine helicopters range from BRL 40,000 to BRL 60,000 depending on base and availability. Final price includes taxes, repositioning, extras and commission.
The most economical option is the Caravan Grand at about BRL 53,000 per leg. Other options include Carajá at about BRL 56,000 and King Air from BRL 72,000 to BRL 81,000 per leg. Prices vary according to departure base (MAO or SWFN).
The most frequent heliports include Hotel Tropical, Juma Ópera, private heliports along the Rio Negro and corporate heliports near the Industrial District. Flores (SWFN) aerodrome is the main urban base for executive aviation.
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) handles most domestic and international flights. Part of the executive and regional operations use Flores Aerodrome (SWFN). For smaller flights and exclusive transfers, secondary airfields such as Ponta Pelada and private lodge runways are also used.
Manaus to São Paulo takes about 4h30 in a light jet and 7h30 in a turboprop. Manaus to Belém takes about 3h30 to 4h in a turboprop. Manaus to Boa Vista takes about 2h30 in a turboprop. Manaus to Tabatinga takes about 4h in a Caravan or 3h in a King Air. Manaus to Parintins takes about 1h30 in a turboprop or 2h in an amphibious aircraft.
We calculate the distance and apply the price per km of the aircraft category, respecting the operator's minimum distance. If the minimum is 1,000 km, shorter flights are charged at 1,000 km. Then we add FBO, airport fees, repositioning, extras, overnight and commission. The final price includes all these factors.
Transfers in Caravan Amphibian to lodges such as Anavilhanas or Juma start at about BRL 21,000 per leg, with flight times of 25 to 45 minutes. For fishing lodges on rivers such as the Marié, costs can exceed BRL 300,000 on flights of 3h30, depending on distance and operation time.
Flapper's database lists more than 15 active companies in the region, all certified and integrated into our quotation flows. This network ensures availability, standardized safety and maintenance.
Be flexible with departure time and airport choice, consider turboprops for regional routes such as MAO to Belém or MAO to Parintins, evaluate departures from Flores (SWFN) to reduce costs, and consolidate round trips to negotiate better deals.
We are proud to offer the widest range of safety-vetted private jets, turboprops and helicopters in Manaus and the nearby cities. Flapper is the first company in the region to earn ARGUS® Certified accreditation, showcasing our unwavering commitment to safety.
Bespoke private jet services with unrivaled availability.
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Barcelos
ExploreParintins
ExploreMacapá
ExploreBelém
ExploreManaus (2.5 million residents), capital of Amazonas, is the Amazon’s chief economic and logistics hub. Home to the Free Trade Zone Industrial District, it drives much of Brazil’s North GDP and attracts global bioeconomy and tech investment. Cultural icons include the Amazon Theatre and nearby Parintins Folklore Festival. At the Meeting of the Waters (Rio Negro & Solimões), jet charter and air taxi in Manaus ensure fast, exclusive access to lodges, riverside communities, and corporate centers.
Flapper is a global leader in private jet charter and air taxi services, operating domestic and international flights from Manaus since 2016. In 2025, we remain the top reference for private jet and helicopter rentals, combining local fleet and long-range aircraft for corporate operations and specialized flights across the Amazon.
With over 50 years of combined experience, the Flapper team is the top choice for private jet and helicopter rentals in Manaus. Our operations base next to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) and the Hotel Tropical Manaus helipad provides fast access to the Free Trade Zone’s industrial hub and the main business centers.
We also operate specialized river flights on the Negro and Solimões with our Caravan EX Amphibian, enabling safe water landings at floating docks and remote lodges, ideal for lodge transfers, scenic flights, and fast Amazon logistics.
Start with a regional breakfast at the Hotel Tropical Manaus rooftop; take a scenic flight over Manaus’s Meeting of the Waters, landing by a floating village for a rainforest-lodge visit. Arrive by helicopter at the Amazon Theatre for a guided tour, then a tasting lunch at Banzeiro. Transfer by heli to the Amazon Museum (MUSA) to climb the canopy tower and trails. End with a private swim in the Rio Negro and a sunset executive charter flight back to base.