Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time32 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between Fort-de-France and Castries starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Fort-de-France (FDF) ⇄ Castries (SLU) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Fort-de-France and Castries lie approximately 63 km apart (39 mi / 34 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Fort-de-France–Castries 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 29 min | 26 min – 32 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 32 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 31 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 29 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 29 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 29 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Fort-de-France, Martinique: Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport and George F. L. Charles Airport.
Castries, Saint Lucia: George F. L. Charles Airport, Hewanorra International Airport and Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport.
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | George F. L. Charles Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | TFFF / FDF | TLPC / SLU |
| Longest hard runway | 9,843 ft | 5,735 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 16 ft | 22 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,235 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,735 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,535 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,101 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,835 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,735 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,821 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,235 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,901 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,535 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,401 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,235 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,457 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,571 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,535 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,821 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 159 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,521 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 805 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,847 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 835 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,321 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,043 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,141 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 295 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,321 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 435 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 945 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,321 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 265 ft short |
14,260 km 14,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 65 ft short |
11,112 km 11,033 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 265 ft short |
12,960 km 12,881 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 935 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,866 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: George F. L. Charles Airport (5,735 ft, 63 km) · Bellefontaine Heliport · Bouillon Heliport · Hewanorra International Airport (9,003 ft, 32 km) · Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (9,843 ft, 63 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Fort-de-France–Castries charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Fort-de-France–Castries 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$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 32 min gate to gate across the 63 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Fort-de-France–Castries 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: Castries to Fort-de-France runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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