Fly private between Auckland and Gisborne from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne (GIS), and from Gisborne (GIS) back to Auckland (AKL).
The straight-line distance between Auckland and Gisborne is about 335 km (208 miles), or 181 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Auckland to Gisborne (and Gisborne to Auckland) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 04m | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 01m | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 52 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 51 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 50 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Auckland–Gisborne 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland International Airport and RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai.
Gisborne, New Zealand: Gisborne Airport.
| Auckland International Airport | Gisborne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZAA / AKL | NZGS / GIS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,926 ft | 4,298 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 23 ft | 15 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,298 ft at Gisborne Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,798 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,381 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,298 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,098 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,761 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,398 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,991 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,298 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,481 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,798 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,561 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,098 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,061 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 798 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,020 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,231 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 98 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,481 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,278 ft short |
4,600 km 4,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 632 ft short |
5,926 km 5,507 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 602 ft short |
6,400 km 5,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 394 ft short |
7,220 km 6,801 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,142 ft short |
7,400 km 6,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,002 ft short |
7,800 km 7,381 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 492 ft short |
7,400 km 6,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,702 ft short |
14,260 km 13,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,502 ft short |
11,112 km 10,693 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,702 ft short |
12,960 km 12,541 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 502 ft short |
11,945 km 11,526 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (6,665 ft, 29 km) · Ardmore Airport (4,630 ft, 17 km) · Drury Airfield · Waiheke Island Aerodrome · Wairoa Airport (3,000 ft, 63 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Our team responds to Auckland–Gisborne quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Auckland–Gisborne is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 04m gate to gate over 335 km (208 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Auckland–Gisborne departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Auckland–Gisborne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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