Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time39 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
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.
Private charter between Kooddoo and Laamu Atoll starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Kooddoo (KDM) to Laamu Atoll (KDO), and from Laamu Atoll (KDO) back to Kooddoo (KDM).
The straight-line distance between Kooddoo and Laamu Atoll is about 163 km (101 miles), or 88 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Kooddoo to Laamu Atoll (and Laamu Atoll to Kooddoo) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 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 Kooddoo–Laamu Atoll 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kooddoo, Maldives: Kaadedhdhoo Airport.
Laamu Atoll, Maldives: Kadhdhoo Airport.
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | Kadhdhoo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VRMT / KDM | VRMK / KDO |
| Longest hard runway | 4,003 ft | 4,003 ft |
| Surface | Bitumen | Bitumen |
| Field elevation | 2 ft | 4 ft |
| Distance from city | 56 km | in the city |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,003 ft at Kaadedhdhoo Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,596 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,496 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 803 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,976 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,103 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,003 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,803 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 503 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,496 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 725 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,446 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 197 ft short |
3,900 km 3,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,573 ft short |
4,600 km 4,396 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 927 ft short |
5,926 km 5,722 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 897 ft short |
6,400 km 6,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 689 ft short |
7,220 km 7,016 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,437 ft short |
7,400 km 7,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,297 ft short |
7,800 km 7,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 787 ft short |
7,400 km 7,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
14,260 km 14,056 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,797 ft short |
11,112 km 10,908 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
12,960 km 12,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 797 ft short |
11,945 km 11,741 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kooddoo Airport · Maalefushi Seaplane Base
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Kooddoo–Laamu Atoll runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Demand on Kooddoo–Laamu Atoll 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 39 min gate to gate over 163 km (101 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kooddoo–Laamu Atoll 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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