Whether a helicopter has a place in an Aruba trip depends on the route, the weather and what operators can offer on your date, and your advisor will tell you plainly if it does.
The Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters) entered service in 1975. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 357 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 133 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 23,000 feet and 35 cubic feet of baggage volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 357 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 133 knots
- Service ceiling: 23,000 feet
- Length: 35.9 feet
- Wingspan: 35.1 feet
- Height: 10.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 35 cubic feet
Why the Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters) Fits Aruba
Aruba sits on the southern edge of the hurricane belt, but hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and a storm farther north can affect the flight down.
For an aircraft in this class, a trip from the mainland usually includes one or more fuel stops, and on the island every private flight uses Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and your advisor confirms it with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Aruba Clients Use the Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters)
If a helicopter does not suit that part of the trip, your advisor will suggest a fixed-wing aircraft or another way to cover it.
Tell us where you are flying from, who is coming and what they are packing, dive gear and golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest one that suits the trip better.
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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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,600 to $2,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters) charter to or from Aruba, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Airbus Helicopters unless noted otherwise.