VIP airliners carry Aruba groups that no business jet can seat, such as a large wedding party or a company incentive trip.
Airbus introduced the A340-600 in 2002. It seats 50 to 100 with a published range of 7,800 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,450 feet, 6,426 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 2002
- Seating: 50 to 100
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,800 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,450 feet
- Length: 247.3 feet
- Wingspan: 208.2 feet
- Height: 58.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,426 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A340-600 Fits Aruba
With 7,800 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Aruba and destinations such as Washington, Montreal and Amsterdam, allowing for reserves and routing. 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.
On the island, every private flight uses Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad, and at home an aircraft this size usually leaves from one of the larger airports in your area. 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 Airbus A340-600
Only a small number of airliners have private cabins, so an Aruba group that needs one should book as early as the plans allow.
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.
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: $28,000 to $38,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Airbus A340-600 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 unless noted otherwise.