Charter Boulia to Mount Isa privately from US$8,000, about 54 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Boulia (BQL) to Mount Isa (ISA) and Mount Isa to Boulia — timed and priced alike.
Boulia and Mount Isa lie approximately 253 km apart (157 mi / 137 nm) on a direct routing.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Boulia–Mount Isa spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 54 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 52 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Boulia, Australia: Boulia Airport.
Mount Isa, Australia: Mount Isa Airport.
| Boulia Airport | Mount Isa Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBOU / BQL | YBMA / ISA |
| Longest hard runway | 4,180 ft | 8,399 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 542 ft | 1,121 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,180 ft at Boulia Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,680 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,483 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,180 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,383 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 980 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,863 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,280 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,093 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,180 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,583 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,680 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,663 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,980 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 680 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,383 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 902 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,333 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 20 ft short |
3,900 km 3,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,396 ft short |
4,600 km 4,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 750 ft short |
5,926 km 5,609 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 720 ft short |
6,400 km 6,083 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 512 ft short |
7,220 km 6,903 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,260 ft short |
7,400 km 7,083 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,120 ft short |
7,800 km 7,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 610 ft short |
7,400 km 7,083 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,820 ft short |
14,260 km 13,943 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,620 ft short |
11,112 km 10,795 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,820 ft short |
12,960 km 12,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 620 ft short |
11,945 km 11,628 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Alderley Airport · Marion Downs Airport · Calton Hills Airport
Pets are welcome on every Boulia–Mount Isa 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.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Boulia–Mount Isa sector leaves when you do.
The Boulia to Mount Isa route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 54 min gate to gate over 253 km (157 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Boulia–Mount Isa charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Boulia–Mount Isa 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.
