Private Aircraft Charter · South Africa
Your Aircraft. Your Schedule. Your Africa.
Private charter and aircraft leasing solutions designed around you: seamless, reliable, and ready to take you anywhere across Africa and beyond.
3 Operating Bases
24/7 Availability
10+ Years Operating
SACAA Certified & Compliant
A Different Kind of Charter Company
Bastion Aviation was built on one belief: that getting there should be as remarkable as the destination itself.
We are a South African-owned charter specialist — operating private jets, helicopters and safari-aligned aircraft across Southern Africa and beyond.
Deep local knowledge.
Exceptional responsiveness.
We don't just book flights.
We manage every detail so your focus stays on the journey.
Charter Solutions for Every Journey
01
Private Jet Charter
Light to large-cabin jets for business travel, group charters and international routes. Depart from Lanseria or Cape Town on your terms — no queues, no compromises.
02
Helicopter Charter
From Cape Town's coastline to the remote airstrips of the Lowveld, our helicopter service puts extraordinary destinations within reach.
03
Safari & Bush Charters
We know the airstrips, not just the airports. Our Hoedspruit base puts us at the doorstep of South Africa's greatest game reserves and Golf Courses.
04
Aircraft Leasing
Turnkey aircraft leasing solutions across Africa. We manage the aircraft, crew, compliance and logistics for corporate, mining and NGO clients.
Our Fleet
Fixed wing
Light jets to large-cabin aircraft. Business, leisure and long-range routes across Africa and beyond.
Helicopters
Safari transfers, scenic charters, corporate shuttles and remote access — no runway required.
Where We Fly From
Lanseria
Johannesburg · Gauteng
Our headquarters and primary hub. Managing operations, commercial activity and aircraft across Gauteng and the wider region.
Hoedspruit
Limpopo · Lowveld
Gateway to the Greater Kruger and Lowveld. Safari flights, bush access and specialist rotary operations through some of Africa's finest wilderness.
Cape Town
Winelands · Western Cape
Scenic coastal and Winelands experiences alongside VIP transfers — serving South Africa's most spectacular city and its surrounds.
The journey begins before you board.
Bastion Drive offers premium chauffeur services to and from your aircraft ensuring your door-to-door experience is as seamless as the flight itself.
The Bastion Difference
Speed Without Shortcuts
Same-day aircraft availability, rapid quote turnaround, and a team that answers when you call. Your timeline doesn't wait — neither do we.
The Right Aircraft, Every Time
From a Bell 407 into a remote lodge to a large-cabin jet for an international delegation — we match the mission to the machine.
Africa Is Our Backyardy Time
We know the routes, the strips, and the lodges. Three bases across South Africa mean we operate where others don't — with confidence.
Africa Is Our Backyardy Time
We know the routes, the strips, and the lodges. Three bases across South Africa mean we operate where others don't — with confidence.
Africa Is Our Backyardy Time
We know the routes, the strips, and the lodges. Three bases across South Africa mean we operate where others don't — with confidence.
Tailored to You, Not a Template
We know the routes, the strips, and the lodges. Three bases across South Africa mean we operate where others don't — with confidence.
Ready When You Are.
Tell us where you're going. We'll take care of everything else.