Private charter between Paama Island and Port Vila starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Paama Island (ULB) to Port Vila (VLI) and Port Vila to Paama Island — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Paama Island to Port Vila is roughly 152 kilometres — 95 miles, or 82 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Paama Island–Port Vila spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Paama Island–Port Vila moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Paama Island, Vanuatu: Uléi Airport.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
| Uléi Airport | Bauerfield International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSU / ULB | NVVV / VLI |
| Longest hard runway | — | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Volcanic ash/soil | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 170 ft | 70 ft |
| Distance from city | 13 km | in the city |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,610 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 6,530 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,510 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,330 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,990 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,630 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,220 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 5,530 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,710 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,790 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 7,330 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,030 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,510 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,252 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,460 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,330 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,710 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,954 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,600 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,736 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,630 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,838 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,030 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,090 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,230 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,610 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,740 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,070 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,730 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,922 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,770 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,730 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,755 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Lamen Bay Airport · Craig Cove Airport (2,674 ft, 38 km) · Valesdir Airport · Tongoa Airport · Siwo Airport
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Paama Island–Port Vila when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 41 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Paama Island and Port Vila.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Demand on Paama Island–Port Vila comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 41 min gate to gate over 152 km (95 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Paama Island–Port Vila departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Paama Island–Port Vila charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Port Vila to Paama Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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