Private charter between Horta and Lajes (terceira Island) starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Horta (HOR) to Lajes (terceira Island) (TER) and Lajes (terceira Island) to Horta — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Horta to Lajes (terceira Island) is roughly 144 kilometres — 89 miles, or 78 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) 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:
Horta, Portugal: Horta Airport and Pico Airport.
Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal: Lajes Airport.
| Horta Airport | Lajes Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPHR / HOR | LPLA / TER |
| Longest hard runway | 5,233 ft | 10,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 118 ft | 180 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,733 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,620 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,233 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,033 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,333 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,233 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,720 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,733 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,033 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,733 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,955 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,470 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,033 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,720 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 343 ft short |
4,600 km 4,420 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 303 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,746 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 333 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 541 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 207 ft short |
7,400 km 7,220 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 67 ft short |
7,800 km 7,620 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 443 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 767 ft short |
14,260 km 14,080 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 567 ft short |
11,112 km 10,932 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 767 ft short |
12,960 km 12,780 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 433 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Pico Airport (5,725 ft, 24 km) · São Jorge Airport (4,633 ft, 50 km)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) 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.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 41 min gate to gate across the 144 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Horta–Lajes (terceira Island) charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Lajes (terceira Island) to Horta runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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