Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 02m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price₱530,000 – ₱760,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Catarman to Manila privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Catarman (CRM) to Manila (MNL) and Manila to Catarman — timed and priced alike.
Catarman and Manila lie approximately 450 km apart (280 mi / 243 nm) on a direct routing.
From ₱450,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Catarman and Manila, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 (PHP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | ₱530,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | ₱620,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | ₱450,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PHP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | ₱530,000 – ₱760,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | ₱590,000 – ₱840,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | ₱640,000 – ₱900,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PHP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | ₱620,000 – ₱870,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | ₱670,000 – ₱950,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 55 min | ₱730,000 – ₱1,040,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PHP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | ₱450,000 – ₱620,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | ₱500,000 – ₱670,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
What determines the price between Catarman and Manila? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Catarman, Philippines: Catarman National Airport.
Manila, Philippines: Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
| Catarman National Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | RPVF / CRM | RPLL / MNL |
| Longest hard runway | 4,429 ft | 12,261 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 6 ft | 75 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,429 ft at Catarman National Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Calbayog Airport (4,843 ft, 49 km) · Plaridel Airport (2,953 ft, 46 km) · Camaya Coast Airport (2,780 ft, 64 km) · Parañaque Seaplane Base · Sabang South Bay Seaplane Base
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Catarman–Manila trip to its true flying time: 1h 02m.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Catarman to Manila 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 very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 02m in the air over 450 km (280 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Catarman–Manila 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: Manila to Catarman runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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