Fly private between Colombo and Mahe from US$55,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Colombo (CMB) to Mahe (SEZ) and Mahe to Colombo — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Colombo and Mahe is about 3,008 km (1,869 miles), or 1,624 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Colombo to Mahe (and Mahe to Colombo) ranges from US$55,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$143,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 10m | 3h 45m – 4h 35m | US$55,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 51m | 3h 28m – 4h 14m | US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 10m | US$55,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 07m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 56m | US$66,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 51m | US$75,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 51m | US$82,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 56m | US$90,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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–Mahe 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.
Mahe, Seychelles: Seychelles International Airport.
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Seychelles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VCBI / CMB | FSIA / SEZ |
| Longest hard runway | 10,991 ft | 9,800 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 30 ft | 10 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,600 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,580 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,900 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,350 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,300 ft spare |
3,700 km 60 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,522 ft spare |
3,650 km 110 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,600 ft spare |
3,900 km 140 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,224 ft spare |
4,600 km 840 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,870 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,166 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,900 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,640 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,108 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,460 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,360 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,640 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,500 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,010 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,640 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,800 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,500 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,000 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,800 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,200 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,000 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,185 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (6,013 ft, 40 km) · Dandugama Seaplane Base · Kelani-Peliyagoda Seaplane Base · Beira Lake Seaplane Base · Praslin Island Airport (4,318 ft, 44 km) · Sainte Anne Helipad · Port Glaud Helipad · Silhouette Heliport
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$55,000 – US$143,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Colombo to Mahe.
Travel Colombo–Mahe with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Demand on Colombo–Mahe 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$55,000 – US$143,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 4h 10m gate to gate over 3,008 km (1,869 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Colombo–Mahe departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Colombo–Mahe charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Mahe to Colombo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
