Charter Malindi to Nairobi privately from US$8,000, about 1h 13m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Malindi (MYD) ⇄ Nairobi (NBO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Malindi and Nairobi is about 412 km (256 miles), or 222 nautical miles.
From KSh1,040,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Malindi to Nairobi (and Nairobi to Malindi) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 13m | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 10m | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Malindi and Nairobi are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Malindi, Kenya: Malindi International Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Malindi International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKML / MYD | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | — | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | UNK | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 80 ft | 5,330 ft |
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is at 5,330 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
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 12,007 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,285 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 11,507 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 10,307 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,665 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 10,607 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,895 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 10,507 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 12,007 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,465 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 12,307 ft spare |
1,480 km 965 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 10,007 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 10,229 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,135 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 9,307 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,931 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,085 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 8,577 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,411 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 8,607 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,885 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,815 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,705 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 8,067 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,885 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 8,207 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,285 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,717 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,885 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,507 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,745 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,707 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,597 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,507 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,445 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,707 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,430 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Travel Malindi–Nairobi with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
The Malindi to Nairobi route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 1h 13m gate to gate over 412 km (256 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Malindi–Nairobi departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Malindi–Nairobi 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.
