Private charter between Flores and Horta starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Flores (FLW) to Horta (HOR) and Horta to Flores — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Flores and Horta is about 233 km (145 miles), or 126 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Flores–Horta 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Charter pricing on Flores–Horta 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Flores, Portugal: Flores Airport.
Horta, Portugal: Horta Airport and Pico Airport.
| Flores Airport | Horta Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPFL / FLW | LPHR / HOR |
| Longest hard runway | 4,593 ft | 5,233 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 112 ft | 118 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,593 ft at Flores Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,508 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,593 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,408 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,393 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,888 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,693 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,118 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,593 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,688 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,393 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,188 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,093 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,408 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,315 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,358 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 393 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 983 ft short |
4,600 km 4,308 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 337 ft short |
5,926 km 5,634 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 307 ft short |
6,400 km 6,108 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 99 ft short |
7,220 km 6,928 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 847 ft short |
7,400 km 7,108 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 707 ft short |
7,800 km 7,508 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 197 ft short |
7,400 km 7,108 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
14,260 km 13,968 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,207 ft short |
11,112 km 10,820 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
12,960 km 12,668 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 207 ft short |
11,945 km 11,653 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Corvo Airport (2,625 ft, 24 km) · Pico Airport (5,725 ft, 24 km) · São Jorge Airport (4,633 ft, 50 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Flores–Horta quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Flores–Horta sector leaves when you do.
Flores–Horta is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
Roughly 52 min gate to gate across the 233 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 Flores–Horta departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Flores–Horta 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.
