Charter Lisbon to Praia, Santiago Island privately from US$55,000, about 4h 09m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Lisbon (LIS) ⇄ Praia, Santiago Island (RAI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Lisbon and Praia, Santiago Island lie approximately 3,000 km apart (1,864 mi / 1,620 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$55,000 – US$142,000 for a one-way charter between Lisbon and Praia, Santiago Island, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 09m | 3h 44m – 4h 34m | US$55,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 51m | 3h 28m – 4h 14m | US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 09m | US$55,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 06m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 56m | US$66,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 51m | US$75,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 51m | US$82,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 56m | US$90,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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 Lisbon–Praia, Santiago Island quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde: Nelson Mandela International Airport.
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | Nelson Mandela International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPPT / LIS | GVNP / RAI |
| Longest hard runway | 12,500 ft | 6,890 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 374 ft | 230 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,690 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,570 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,990 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,340 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,390 ft spare |
3,700 km 50 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,612 ft spare |
3,650 km 100 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,690 ft spare |
3,900 km 150 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,314 ft spare |
4,600 km 850 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,960 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,990 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,198 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,470 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,450 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,590 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,050 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,100 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 890 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,090 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,362 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 890 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,210 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,090 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,195 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Cascais Airport (4,593 ft, 20 km) · Leziria Aerodrome · Benavente UL · Alqueidão UL · Maio Airport (3,937 ft, 38 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
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.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Demand on Lisbon–Praia, Santiago Island comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$55,000 – US$142,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 4h 09m gate to gate across the 3,000 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lisbon–Praia, Santiago Island 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.
