Charter Colombo to Gan Island privately from US$13,000, about 1h 50m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Colombo (CMB) ⇄ Gan Island (GAN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Colombo to Gan Island is roughly 1,151 kilometres — 715 miles, or 621 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Colombo to Gan Island (and Gan Island to Colombo) ranges from US$13,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$37,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
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.
The guide range for Colombo–Gan Island is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport.
Gan Island, Maldives: Gan International Airport.
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Gan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VCBI / CMB | VRMG / GAN |
| Longest hard runway | 10,991 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 30 ft | 6 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Colombo to Gan Island can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport has 10,991 ft and Gan International Airport 12,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,151 km.
Alternates within range: Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (6,013 ft, 40 km) · Dandugama Seaplane Base · Kelani-Peliyagoda Seaplane Base · Beira Lake Seaplane Base
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Colombo–Gan Island is published clearly: US$13,000 – US$37,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Colombo to Gan Island.
Travel Colombo–Gan Island with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Demand on Colombo–Gan Island comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$37,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 50m gate to gate over 1,151 km (715 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Colombo–Gan Island charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Colombo–Gan Island 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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