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6 to 9 seats · 1,000 to 1,800 nm

Turboprops charter in Mexico

Efficient on short hops and able to use short or unpaved runways that jets cannot.

Models on charter
5
Aircraft
16
Operators
8
Per hour
MX$60.8k to MX$92.4k
Price a turboprop for your trip

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What is a turboprop?

A turboprop is an aircraft whose jet turbine engine turns a propeller. A large propeller moves a lot of air slowly, which is most efficient below about 725 km/h, so turboprops burn less fuel than jets on short trips but fly slower.

For charter that means a lower hourly rate, 6 to 9 seats and access to short runways, and on some models unpaved strips. Common models are the Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 200, and the Cessna Grand Caravan. They suit trips under about two hours, island hops and remote airstrips.

Seats
6 to 9
Non-stop range
1,000 to 1,800 nm
Per flight hour
MX$60.8k to MX$92.4k
On charter in Mexico
16 aircraft, 5 models

Sources:Wikipedia: Turboprop

Pilatus PC-12 cabin with tan leather club seats
Inside a Pilatus PC-12: six club seats in a pressurised cabin. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized

Where it sits among the sizes

Each bar is the non-stop range of the class, from its shortest-legged model to its longest. Seats and the hourly price move up with it.

  1. Turboprops
    6 to 9 seats
    1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop
    MX$60.8k to MX$92.4kper flight hour
  2. Light jets
    4 to 8 seats
    1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stop
    MX$85.2k to MX$133.9kper flight hour
  3. Midsize jets
    7 to 9 seats
    2,000 to 2,600 nm non-stop
    MX$121.9k to MX$170.3kper flight hour
  4. Super-midsize jets
    8 to 10 seats
    3,000 to 4,000 nm non-stop
    MX$158.3k to MX$219.1kper flight hour
  5. Heavy jets
    10 to 19 seats
    4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stop
    MX$219.1k to MX$341kper flight hour

What it is like inside a turboprop

4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) tall and 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 16 ft 9 in (5.10 m).

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Drawn for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, the most chartered turboprop in Mexico whose cabin size we hold. Other models are listed with their cabin height above.

Pilatus PC-12 cabin looking aft to the rear seats
The PC-12 cabin looking aft. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
  • Stand-up cabinNot usuallyHeights in the table above
  • Pressurised cabinDepends on the aircraftThe PC-12 and King Air are; the Caravan is not, so it flies lower
  • Enclosed lavatoryDepends on the aircraftOn some models only
  • GalleyNot usuallySnacks and drinks
  • Wi-FiDepends on the aircraftConfirmed for your tail

Every cabin is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm seats, beds and Wi-Fi for the actual aircraft on your quote.

Where a turboprop takes you non-stop from Mexico

Popular routes within the range of most turboprop models on charter here. Flight time is at long-range cruise; the price is flight time at MX$60.8k to MX$92.4k an hour.

One way, flight time only: the quote adds positioning, airport charges and IVA where it applies, and airport fees. Headwinds or a full cabin can add a fuel stop on the longest routes.

Is a turboprop right for your trip?

  • Under about 2 hours: often the cheapest way to fly private.

  • Short or unpaved runways and islands: a turboprop goes where jets cannot.

  • Over about 2 hours, or weather you want to climb above: a light jet is faster and smoother.

FAQ

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How much does it cost to charter a turboprop in Mexico?+

About MX$60.8k to MX$92.4k per flight hour, before IVA where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges.

How many turboprops are available to charter in Mexico?+

16 aircraft across 5 models with 8 operators.

How many people fit in a turboprop?+

Typically 6 to 9.

How far can a turboprop fly?+

1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop, depending on passengers and winds.

Is a turboprop a jet?+

Its engine is a jet turbine, but the turbine turns a propeller instead of pushing the aircraft with its exhaust. In charter, turboprops are priced as their own class, below light jets.

Turboprop or jet: which is cheaper?+

Per hour, a turboprop is usually cheaper. On trips over about two hours a light jet's speed narrows the gap, because you pay for fewer hours.

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