Charter Lamu to Malindi privately from US$8,000, about 41 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Lamu (LAU) to Malindi (MYD) and Malindi to Lamu — timed and priced alike.
Lamu and Malindi lie approximately 141 km apart (88 mi / 76 nm) on a direct routing.
From KSh1,040,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Lamu to Malindi (and Malindi to Lamu) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 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 (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Lamu–Malindi 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:
Lamu, Kenya: Manda Airport.
Malindi, Kenya: Malindi International Airport.
| Manda Airport | Malindi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKLU / LAU | HKML / MYD |
| Longest hard runway | 6,561 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | UNK |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 80 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 5,061 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,561 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,523 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,361 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,003 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,661 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,233 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,561 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,723 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,061 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,803 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,361 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,303 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,061 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,523 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,283 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,473 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,361 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,723 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 985 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,423 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,631 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,749 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,661 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,869 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,043 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,121 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,261 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,771 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 561 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,083 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 761 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,935 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 561 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,783 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,761 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,768 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Those 41 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Lamu–Malindi, confirmed once we check live availability.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Demand on Lamu–Malindi comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 141 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lamu–Malindi departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Lamu–Malindi charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Malindi to Lamu runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
