Aircraft charter across the Sahel, West Africa and the whole of Africa
Business aircraft, mine crew shuttles, urgent cargo and medical evacuations. We match the aircraft to your airstrip, handle permits and ground handling, and send you a quote within 2 hours, day or night.
Common routes
A few examples of frequent routes. We quote any airport or approved airstrip, for departure or arrival.
| Route | Distance | Flight timeKing Air 350 | Flight timeBeechcraft 1900D | Typical aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako – KayesGAKY | 430 km | 1 hr 00 | 1 hr 05 | Cessna Caravan, King Air 350 |
| Bamako – MoptiGAMB | 470 km | 1 hr 05 | 1 hr 10 | King Air 350, Cessna Caravan |
| Bamako – OuagadougouDFFD | 700 km | 1 hr 30 | 1 hr 40 | King Air 350, Dash 8 |
| Bamako – ConakryGUCY | 700 km | 1 hr 30 | 1 hr 40 | King Air 350, Embraer 135 |
| Bamako – AbidjanDIAP | 920 km | 1 hr 55 | 2 hr 05 | King Air 350, light jet |
| Bamako – DakarGOBD | 1 010 km | 2 hr 05 | 2 hr 15 | Light or midsize jet |
| Bamako – NiameyDRRN | 1 100 km | 2 hr 15 | 2 hr 25 | Midsize jet, Dash 8 |
Estimated times, excluding taxi and technical stops, based on a cruise speed of about 540 km/h for the King Air 350 and 500 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900D (19 passengers). Actual time depends on routing, wind and load.
From Sahel laterite strips to Africa's capitals
Turboprops that can land on short or unpaved runways, jets for long distances: we choose the aircraft that suits your destination.
Request a quoteAn aircraft for every mission
Examples of aircraft offered by our partner operators. Photos for illustration only.
What we charter
We are not tied to any single operator. For each request we compare the available aircraft and recommend the one that fits your runway, load and budget.
Who we fly forMining companies, NGOs and UN agencies, institutions and embassies, energy and construction firms.
Business aviation
Jets and turboprops for executives and delegations, 4 to 16 seats, with departures possible within hours.
Mine crew shuttles
Scheduled crew rotations to gold mine sites, on paved or laterite strips, with BARS-audited operators.
Groups and pilgrimages
Chartered airliners for sports teams, conferences, official delegations and Hajj flights.
Medical evacuation
Medically equipped aircraft with an onboard team, coordinated with the receiving hospital in Dakar, Abidjan, Tunis or Europe.
Urgent cargo and AOG
Engine parts, mining equipment, temperature-controlled vaccines: we fly as soon as the freight is ready.
Humanitarian missions
Staff and relief supplies to hard-to-reach areas, coordinated with agencies and NGOs.
What we handle on the ground
The details that delay a flight in West Africa are the ones we check before sending the quote.
Runways and airstrips
Length, surface and condition checked before we propose an aircraft.
Permits
Overflight and landing permits filed with each country on the route.
Fuel and handling
Jet A1 availability confirmed at every stop, ground handling booked in advance.
Security
Risk assessment for each destination and war-risk insurance where required.
Payment
Invoicing in CFA francs, euros or US dollars, by bank transfer.
How a charter works
You describe the flight
Route, date, passengers or cargo, and any constraints.
We compare operators
Quotes for several available aircraft, with their conditions.
You confirm
Charter agreement signed and payment made before departure.
We follow the flight
One contact reachable 24/7 until landing.
Safety and compliance
We only work with operators that meet every one of these conditions.
- A valid Air Operator Certificate issued by the civil aviation authority of the country of registration.
- Current passenger and third-party liability insurance.
- Crews type-rated and current on their proficiency checks.
- BARS or IOSA audit for mining and institutional flights.
Harmattan Air Charter acts as a charter broker. We are not an aircraft operator and do not have operational control of the aircraft. Every flight is operated by a carrier holding a valid Air Operator Certificate, which keeps operational control of the flight.
A flight to arrange today?
Call or message us. A charter specialist answers at any hour.