Fly private between Kirkenes and Vardø from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Kirkenes (KKN) to Vardø (VAW) and Vardø to Kirkenes — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Kirkenes to Vardø is roughly 83 kilometres — 51 miles, or 45 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kirkenes–Vardø spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NOK) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | kr84,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NOK) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 34 min | kr84,000 – kr120,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 33 min | kr95,000 – kr130,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Kirkenes–Vardø, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Kirkenes, Norway: Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen.
Vardø, Norway: Vardø Airport, Svartnes.
| Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | Vardø Airport, Svartnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ENKR / KKN | ENSS / VAW |
| Longest hard runway | 6,939 ft | 3,707 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 283 ft | 42 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,707 ft at Vardø Airport, Svartnes, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,207 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,707 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,596 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 507 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 807 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,306 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 707 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,796 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,207 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,876 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,507 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,376 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 207 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,596 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 429 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 493 ft short |
3,900 km 3,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,869 ft short |
4,600 km 4,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,223 ft short |
5,926 km 5,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,193 ft short |
6,400 km 6,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 985 ft short |
7,220 km 7,116 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,733 ft short |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,593 ft short |
7,800 km 7,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,083 ft short |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,293 ft short |
14,260 km 14,156 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,093 ft short |
11,112 km 11,008 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,293 ft short |
12,960 km 12,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,093 ft short |
11,945 km 11,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Vadsø Airport (3,278 ft, 38 km) · Nikel Heliport · Vadsø Airport (3,278 ft, 56 km) · Båtsfjord Airport (3,281 ft, 57 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Kirkenes–Vardø charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
The Kirkenes to Vardø route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 34 min gate to gate over 83 km (51 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kirkenes–Vardø charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kirkenes–Vardø charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Vardø to Kirkenes runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
