Charter Madras to Mattala privately from US$9,500, about 1h 27m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Madras (MAA) to Mattala (HRI) and Mattala to Madras — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Madras and Mattala is about 753 km (468 miles), or 407 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$27,500 for a one-way charter between Madras and Mattala, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | US$13,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 27m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 24m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 22m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 22m | US$13,500 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 20m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | US$16,000 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Madras, India: Chennai International Airport and INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station.
Mattala, Sri Lanka: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
| Chennai International Airport | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VOMM / MAA | VCRI / HRI |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 52 ft | 157 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Madras to Mattala can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chennai International Airport has 12,001 ft and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport 11,483 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 753 km.
Alternates within range: INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station (13,460 ft, 53 km) · INS Adyar Heliport · Chettinad Health City Helipad · ECR Heliport · Weerawila Airport (4,000 ft, 13 km) · Hambantota Seaplane Base · Tissa Tank Waterdrome · Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Madras–Mattala trip to about 1h 27m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Madras–Mattala is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$27,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 753 km (468 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Madras–Mattala 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.
Of course: Mattala to Madras runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
