For a large Bahamas group, a VIP airliner is the aircraft that lands the whole party together at Nassau or Freeport. The Airbus A320 falls into airliner-size, so the trip would operate under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent rather than FAR Part 135.
Airbus introduced the Airbus A320 in 1988. More than one lavatory is fitted, which starts to matter when the cabin is full on a long sector. VIP Prestige typical 19-50. Full specifications for the Airbus A320 are published by Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
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 (about 448 knots)
- 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 the Bahamas
Catering and cabin service at this size need arranging well before departure rather than on the day.
Nassau and Freeport have the runway and ground handling for aircraft this size; smaller Bahamian airports do not.
At 4,300 nautical miles published, and allowing for reserves, a Bahamas departure reaches Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles without a stop. Treat it as a planning figure. The operator confirms what the aircraft will do on your date and load.
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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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other VIP Airliners Available
- Airbus A318 Elite
- Airbus ACJ319
- Boeing 727-251 VIP
- Boeing 737-200
- Boeing 757 VIP
- Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A320 charter to or from the Bahamas, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.