Private flights from Santiago to David
Enrique Malek International Airport serves Chiriquí — 45 min to Boquete / 30 min to David city. Fly direct from Santiago in 40 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
What you fly in for
1 to 3 days in Chiriquí
Land at DAV and make every minute count.
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
- Morning
Land at Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV). 45 min to Boquete / 30 min to David city. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
Volcán Barú — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in David; an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Boquete — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Private Geisha Coffee Tour — Boquete
- Afternoon
White-Water Rafting — Chiriquí to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
Canopy & Adventure Premium — Chiriquí before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from DAV on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
Flying private from Santiago to David
Why fly private from Santiago to David?
The Santiago–David corridor connects Rubén Cantú Airport (SYP) with Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 40 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $4,290 — 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 $858 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.
Rubén Cantú Airport (SYP) — departure
Rubén Cantú Airport sits in Veraguas — Coiba, 3 hrs boat to Coiba Island. The runway is 2200m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) — arrival
Enrique Malek International Airport serves Chiriquí. 45 min to Boquete / 30 min to David city. The runway is 2743m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-8pm.
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.
Santiago to David — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to David?
About 40 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 Santiago to David cost?
$4,290 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $858 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 SYP and DAV, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book Santiago to David?
Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.