Charter Lifou to Tiga privately from US$8,000, about 32 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Lifou (LIF) to Tiga (MEE), and from Tiga (MEE) back to Lifou (LIF).
The straight-line distance between Lifou and Tiga is about 114 km (71 miles), or 62 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Lifou–Tiga 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 32 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 32 min | 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.
Every Lifou–Tiga 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:
Lifou, New Caledonia: Lifou Airport.
Tiga, New Caledonia: Maré Airport.
| Lifou Airport | Maré Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NWWL / LIF | NWWR / MEE |
| Longest hard runway | 3,609 ft | 3,281 ft |
| Surface | Macadam | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 92 ft | 141 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 49 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,281 ft at Maré Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,657 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,281 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,557 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 81 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,037 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 381 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 281 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,081 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 219 ft short |
3,700 km 3,557 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 919 ft short |
3,900 km 3,757 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,295 ft short |
4,600 km 4,457 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,649 ft short |
5,926 km 5,783 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,619 ft short |
6,400 km 6,257 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,411 ft short |
7,220 km 7,077 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,159 ft short |
7,400 km 7,257 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,019 ft short |
7,800 km 7,657 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,509 ft short |
7,400 km 7,257 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
14,260 km 14,117 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,519 ft short |
11,112 km 10,969 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
12,960 km 12,817 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,519 ft short |
11,945 km 11,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Lifou Airport (3,609 ft, 69 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Lifou–Tiga runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Lifou–Tiga trip to about 32 min gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Lifou–Tiga is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 32 min gate to gate over 114 km (71 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 Lifou–Tiga charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Lifou–Tiga charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Tiga to Lifou runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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