Charter Maio to Praia, Santiago Island privately from US$8,000, about 29 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Maio (RAI) to Praia, Santiago Island (RAI), and from Praia, Santiago Island (RAI) back to Maio (RAI).
As the crow flies, Maio to Praia, Santiago Island is roughly 0 kilometres — 0 miles, or 0 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Maio–Praia, Santiago Island spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 29 min | 26 min – 32 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 27 min | 24 min – 30 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 29 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 28 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 27 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 27 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 27 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Maio and Praia, Santiago Island? 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:
Maio, Cape Verde: Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde: Nelson Mandela International Airport.
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | Nelson Mandela International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | GVNP / RAI | GVNP / RAI |
| Longest hard runway | 6,890 ft | 6,890 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 230 ft | 230 ft |
| Distance from city | 38 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Maio to Praia, Santiago Island can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Nelson Mandela International Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,890 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 890 ft to spare.
Alternates within range: Maio Airport (3,937 ft, 0 km) · Maio Airport (3,937 ft, 38 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
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.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Maio–Praia, Santiago Island when the time is right.
The Maio to Praia, Santiago Island route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 29 min gate to gate across the 0 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Maio–Praia, Santiago Island charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Maio–Praia, Santiago Island charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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