Private charter between Istanbul and Kano starts at US$64,500 aboard a super midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Istanbul (IST) to Kano (KAN) and Kano to Istanbul — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Istanbul to Kano is roughly 3,799 kilometres — 2,361 miles, or 2,051 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Istanbul–Kano spans US$64,500 – US$169,500: from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 46m | 4h 17m – 5h 15m | US$89,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 46m | 4h 17m – 5h 15m | US$121,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 46m | US$89,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 46m | US$98,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 52m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 46m | US$121,000 – US$169,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 37m | US$133,000 – US$186,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 37m | US$145,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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 Istanbul–Kano moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Istanbul, Turkey: İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport.
Kano, Nigeria: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
| İstanbul Airport | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LTFM / IST | DNKN / KAN |
| Longest hard runway | 13,451 ft | 10,831 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 325 ft | 1,562 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,931 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,339 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,331 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,049 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,553 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,099 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,631 ft spare |
3,900 km 849 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,255 ft spare |
4,600 km 149 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,901 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,177 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,931 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,139 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,391 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,531 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,051 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,041 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,831 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,031 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,831 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,211 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,031 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,196 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,799 km.
Alternates within range: İstanbul Atatürk Airport (8,530 ft, 35 km) · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (11,614 ft, 64 km) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (9,844 ft, 70 km) · İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield (1,755 ft, 25 km)
See the guide range — US$64,500 – US$169,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Istanbul–Kano charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Istanbul–Kano is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$64,500 – US$169,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 46m gate to gate over 3,799 km (2,361 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a super midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Istanbul–Kano departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Istanbul–Kano charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Kano to Istanbul runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
