Fly private between Leknes and Svolvær from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Leknes (LKN) ⇄ Svolvær (SVJ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Leknes to Svolvær is roughly 45 kilometres — 28 miles, or 24 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Leknes–Svolvær spans US$8,000 – US$13,500: 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NOK) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 29 min | 26 min – 32 min | kr84,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NOK) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 29 min | kr84,000 – kr120,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 29 min | kr95,000 – kr130,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Leknes–Svolvær charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Leknes, Norway: Leknes Airport.
Svolvær, Norway: Svolvær Airport, Helle.
| Leknes Airport | Svolvær Airport, Helle | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ENLK / LKN | ENSH / SVJ |
| Longest hard runway | 2,881 ft | 3,104 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 78 ft | 27 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 2,881 ft at Leknes Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,381 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 881 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 319 ft short |
2,180 km 2,123 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 19 ft short |
2,410 km 2,353 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 119 ft short |
2,900 km 2,843 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,381 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 1,681 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 619 ft short |
3,700 km 3,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 397 ft short |
3,650 km 3,593 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,319 ft short |
3,900 km 3,843 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,695 ft short |
4,600 km 4,543 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,049 ft short |
5,926 km 5,869 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,019 ft short |
6,400 km 6,343 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,811 ft short |
7,220 km 7,163 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,559 ft short |
7,400 km 7,343 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,419 ft short |
7,800 km 7,743 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,909 ft short |
7,400 km 7,343 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,119 ft short |
14,260 km 14,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,919 ft short |
11,112 km 11,055 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,119 ft short |
12,960 km 12,903 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,919 ft short |
11,945 km 11,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Svolvær Airport, Helle (3,104 ft, 45 km) · Engeløy Airfield · Værøy Heliport (194 ft, 67 km) · Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (3,031 ft, 40 km) · Leknes Airport (2,881 ft, 45 km) · Engeløy Airfield
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Leknes–Svolvær when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Leknes–Svolvær trip to about 29 min gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$13,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Demand on Leknes–Svolvær comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 29 min gate to gate over 45 km (28 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Leknes–Svolvær departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Svolvær to Leknes runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
