Private charter between Honiara and Marau starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Honiara (HIR) to Marau (RUS) and Marau to Honiara — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Honiara to Marau is roughly 97 kilometres — 60 miles, or 52 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Honiara to Marau (and Marau to Honiara) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$11,000 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Charter pricing on Honiara–Marau 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Honiara, Solomon Islands: Honiara International Airport.
Marau, Solomon Islands: Marau Airport.
| Honiara International Airport | Marau Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AGGH / HIR | AGGU / RUS |
| Longest hard runway | 7,218 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | Coral |
| Field elevation | 28 ft | 3 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,718 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,678 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,218 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,018 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,058 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,318 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,288 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,218 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,718 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,858 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 6,018 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,718 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,940 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,528 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,018 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,642 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,478 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,288 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,804 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,318 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,526 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,098 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,778 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,918 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,678 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,428 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,218 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,138 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,418 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,990 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,218 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,838 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,418 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,823 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Avu Avu Airport · Babanakira Airport · Tulaghi Heliport · Isuna Heliport · Avu Avu Airport
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$11,000 range for Honiara–Marau, confirmed once we check live availability.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Honiara to Marau.
Pets are welcome on every Honiara–Marau charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Honiara–Marau is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 36 min gate to gate over 97 km (60 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Honiara–Marau charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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