Fly private between Horta and Ponta Delgada from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Horta (HOR) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) and Ponta Delgada to Horta — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Horta to Ponta Delgada is roughly 278 kilometres — 173 miles, or 150 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Horta–Ponta Delgada 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 55 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 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.
Every Horta–Ponta Delgada quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Horta, Portugal: Horta Airport and Pico Airport.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal: João Paulo II Airport.
| Horta Airport | João Paulo II Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPHR / HOR | LPPD / PDL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,233 ft | 8,192 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 118 ft | 259 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,733 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,452 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,233 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,033 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,832 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,333 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,062 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,233 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,733 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,632 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,033 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,132 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,733 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,955 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,033 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 343 ft short |
4,600 km 4,252 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 303 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 333 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 541 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,872 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 207 ft short |
7,400 km 7,052 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 67 ft short |
7,800 km 7,452 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 443 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 767 ft short |
14,260 km 13,912 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 567 ft short |
11,112 km 10,764 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 767 ft short |
12,960 km 12,612 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 433 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,597 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Pico Airport (5,725 ft, 24 km) · São Jorge Airport (4,633 ft, 50 km)
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Demand on Horta–Ponta Delgada comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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.
About 57 min gate to gate over 278 km (173 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Horta–Ponta Delgada 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.
Of course: Ponta Delgada to Horta runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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