Charter Maewo Island to Santo privately from US$8,000, about 37 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Maewo Island (MWF) ⇄ Santo (SON) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Maewo Island to Santo is roughly 108 kilometres — 67 miles, or 58 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Maewo Island–Santo 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
What determines the price between Maewo Island and Santo? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Maewo Island, Vanuatu: Maewo-Naone Airport.
Santo, Vanuatu: Santo Pekoa International Airport.
| Maewo-Naone Airport | Santo Pekoa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSN / MWF | NVSS / SON |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,523 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 509 ft | 184 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 5,023 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,665 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,523 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,565 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,323 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,045 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,623 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,275 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,523 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,765 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,845 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,323 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,345 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,023 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,565 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,245 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,515 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,323 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,765 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 947 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,465 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,593 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,791 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,623 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,265 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,831 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,085 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,083 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,265 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,223 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,665 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,733 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,265 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,125 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 723 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,977 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,825 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,723 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,810 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Longana Airport · Redcliffe Airport · Walaha Airport · Sara Airport · Walaha Airport · Norsup Airport (2,972 ft, 67 km) · Redcliffe Airport
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Maewo Island–Santo trip to about 37 min gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Maewo Island–Santo is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Maewo Island–Santo 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 37 min gate to gate over 108 km (67 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 Maewo Island–Santo charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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