Guides

Charter Flight & Air Freight Guides

Practical, plain-English guides to chartering aircraft and moving urgent freight in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, from the team at Jandakot Flight Centre.

Guides

Planning a charter, a FIFO roster or an urgent freight job? Start here.

JFC Beechcraft King Air charter aircraft at Jandakot Airport, Perth

What Affects the Cost of a Charter Flight?

The factors that shape every charter quote, and how to get an accurate one fast.

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JFC Cessna 402 aircraft for FIFO mining charter flights in WA

FIFO Charter vs Commercial Flights

When a dedicated charter beats scheduled flights for moving mine-site crews, and when it doesn’t.

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Hot shot air freight loaded by forklift onto a JFC aircraft

How Hot Shot Air Freight Works

What hot shot freight is, when to use it, and how to get urgent cargo in the air quickly.

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Executive passenger boarding a JFC King Air charter flight

How to Charter a Plane in Western Australia

A step-by-step guide to planning, booking and flying a private charter in WA.

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Air freight being loaded onto a JFC charter aircraft at Jandakot

Dangerous Goods Air Freight: A Shipper’s Guide

How to get dangerous goods flown safely and quickly by charter, and what to prepare before you call.

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JFC Beechcraft King Air B200 charter aircraft

Flying Animals by Charter

What to know before sending livestock, working dogs or pets by charter flight.

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Aerial view of Twin falls hidden in the middle of Kakadu national park, Australia

Charter Flights in the Northern Territory

Planning charter and freight flights from Darwin across the Top End, including the wet season.

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JFC Beechcraft King Air on the apron at Jandakot Airport

Corporate Charter Flights in WA

How businesses use private charters for site visits, client trips and regional travel across WA.

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Have a question we haven’t answered?

Talk to our Perth or Darwin team about your route, passengers or freight and we’ll recommend the right aircraft.

Perth office(08) 9417 22584 Baron Way, Jandakot WA 6164
Darwin office(08) 8945 547515 Murphy Dr, Darwin Airport NT 0820
Urgent charters & freight24/7Call either office any time for time-critical flights.