The Piaggio Avanti II is the pusher-prop, three-wing Italian oddity that cruises at jet speed on turboprop fuel burn, and Naples clients tend to either love it on sight or ignore it entirely. APF’s runway is generous for it, and MKY handles the type without issue.
Piaggio produced the Avanti II from 2005 through the mid-2010s (the Avanti EVO followed in 2014). Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B engines mounted as pushers on a mid-wing airframe with a forward canard drive the type to 402 knots cruise, 1,470 nautical miles of max range, and a 41,000-foot ceiling. Cabin is trimmed for seven to nine passengers with a stand-up enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Piaggio Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2005
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,470 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 402 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 46 feet
- Height: 13.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 44 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Piaggio Avanti Fits Naples
402 knots of cruise puts the Avanti II inside a light jet’s block time on a Naples-to-Nassau or Naples-to-Palm-Beach leg while burning materially less fuel. For a repeat client running short in-Florida and Bahamas legs, that is real money over a season.
The 1,470-nautical-mile max range drops significantly with a full cabin; the honest number is closer to 750 nautical miles with all seats filled and bags. Northeast snowbird routes (TEB, HPN, BED, PWK, YYZ) are usually a stretch and often need a fuel stop.
The Avanti’s cabin is quieter than a King Air’s since the props are behind the passengers, and taller in the aisle than most light jets. Older snowbird clients who dislike jet-cabin claustrophobia notice this on the first flight.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Piaggio Avanti run $2,200 to $3,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly rate sits between a King Air 250 and a light jet. Fuel burn is materially lower than a Phenom 300 on the same block time, which shows up favorably on a family running 100-plus hours a year.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
Contact
For a quote on a Piaggio Avanti charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.