The Airbus A320 in VIP or Prestige configuration is the workhorse group-charter airliner for Naples-market events that need 19 to 50 seats in one cabin, and every one of those trips lands at RSW rather than APF. Naples Municipal cannot take the airframe on 6,600 feet of runway.
Airbus certified the base A320 in 1988; VIP and Prestige conversions carry the same airframe with executive interiors seating 19 to 50, multiple lavatories, and expanded galley. Range 4,300 nautical miles at Mach 0.78, ceiling 41,000 feet, wingspan 117.5 feet. Baggage volume 1,500 cubic feet in cargo-hold spec, which matters when the group is arriving with equipment cases or event production gear.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 1988
- Seating: 19 to 50
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~448 kt)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 123.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.5 feet
- Height: 38.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,500 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A320 Fits Naples
RSW is the working field. The A320 Prestige moves an NBA or NHL team roster, a Naples Winter Wine Festival auction group, or a wedding party inbound from Toronto (YYZ) or the Northeast into Southwest Florida in one leg. Ground transport to Port Royal, Naples Grande, or the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon stages from RSW with buses pre-positioned.
The 4,300-nautical-mile range covers a nonstop Europe-to-RSW leg for a Canadian or UK family-office group, or a West Coast reposition (LAX to RSW) without a fuel stop.
Common Naples-market job: a corporate off-site running out of the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon during NWWF week, 30 executives plus spouses, staged through RSW because APF cannot accept the aircraft.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Airbus A320 run $18,000 to $25,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $18,000 to $25,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). RSW ramp, catering for the full manifest, and ground positioning quoted per trip.
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For a quote on a Airbus A320 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.