Private charter between Chitral and Islamabad starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Chitral (CJL) ⇄ Islamabad (ISB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Chitral and Islamabad lie approximately 276 km apart (172 mi / 149 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Chitral to Islamabad (and Islamabad to Chitral) 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 (PKR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | ₨2,220,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | ₨2,640,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | ₨2,220,000 – ₨3,060,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 55 min | ₨2,500,000 – ₨3,340,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (PKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | ₨2,640,000 – ₨3,750,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | ₨2,920,000 – ₨4,170,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | ₨3,200,000 – ₨4,450,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
Charter pricing on Chitral–Islamabad 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Chitral, Pakistan: Chitral Airport.
Islamabad, Pakistan: Islamabad International Airport and PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport).
| Chitral Airport | Islamabad International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OPCH / CJL | OPIS / ISB |
| Longest hard runway | 5,741 ft | 12,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,920 ft | 1,761 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,241 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,741 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,355 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,541 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,835 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,841 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,065 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,741 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,241 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,635 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,541 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,135 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,241 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,355 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,463 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,305 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,541 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 165 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 811 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,581 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 841 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,049 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,875 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 301 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 441 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 951 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 259 ft short |
14,260 km 13,915 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 59 ft short |
11,112 km 10,767 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 259 ft short |
12,960 km 12,615 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 941 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,600 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) (10,785 ft, 26 km) · Prime Minister's Residence South Helipad · Prime Minister's Residence North Helipad · Abbottabad University Of Science And Technology (AUST) Heliport
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.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Chitral and Islamabad is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Chitral–Islamabad trip to about 57 min gate to gate.
Demand on Chitral–Islamabad 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$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 57 min gate to gate across the 276 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chitral–Islamabad departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chitral–Islamabad 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.
