Private flights from Changuinola to Chitré
Alonso Valderrama Airport serves Herrera — 30 min to Pedasí / Playa Venao. Fly direct from Changuinola in 61 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
What you fly in for
1 to 3 days in Herrera
Land at CTD and make every minute count.
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
- Morning
Land at Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD). 30 min to Pedasí / Playa Venao. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
Playa Venao — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in Chitré; an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Sportfishing — Azuero Peninsula
- Afternoon
Premium Surf — Pedasí & Playa Venao to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
Luxury Villas — Pedasí before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from CTD on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
Flying private from Changuinola to Chitré
Why fly private from Changuinola to Chitré?
The Changuinola–Chitré corridor connects Changuinola Airport (CHX) with Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 61 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $4,752 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $950 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.
Changuinola Airport (CHX) — departure
Changuinola Airport sits in Bocas del Toro — Mainland, 15 min to La Amistad Park entrance. The runway is 1830m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) — arrival
Alonso Valderrama Airport serves Herrera. 30 min to Pedasí / Playa Venao. The runway is 1800m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.
Changuinola to Chitré — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Changuinola to Chitré?
About 61 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.
How much does a private flight from Changuinola to Chitré cost?
$4,752 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $950 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.
How many passengers can fly?
Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.
What does the price include?
The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at CHX and CTD, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book Changuinola to Chitré?
Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.