Charter Manado to Surabaya privately from US$24,500, about 2h 29m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Manado (MDC) ⇄ Surabaya (SUB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Manado and Surabaya is about 1,673 km (1,040 miles), or 903 nautical miles.
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Expect US$24,500 – US$67,000 for a one-way charter between Manado and Surabaya, 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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (IDR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 29m | 2h 14m – 2h 44m | Rp567,000,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 19m | 2h 05m – 2h 33m | Rp777,600,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 29m | Rp567,000,000 – Rp793,800,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 28m | Rp623,700,000 – Rp874,800,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 22m | Rp680,400,000 – Rp955,800,000 (~US$42,000 – US$59,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 19m | Rp777,600,000 – Rp1,085,400,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 19m | Rp858,600,000 – Rp1,190,700,000 (~US$53,000 – US$73,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 22m | Rp931,500,000 – Rp1,304,100,000 (~US$57,500 – US$80,500) | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Manado, Indonesia: Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
Surabaya, Indonesia: Juanda International Airport and Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport.
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | Juanda International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | WAMM / MDC | WARR / SUB |
| Longest hard runway | 8,693 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 264 ft | 9 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Manado to Surabaya can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sam Ratulangi International Airport has 8,693 ft and Juanda International Airport 9,843 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. At 1,673 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (8,202 ft, 62 km) · PT Free Port Manyar Heliport · Karyadibya Helipad · Pandaan Helipad
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Manado–Surabaya quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Manado–Surabaya runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 29m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Manado–Surabaya is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,500 – US$67,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 29m gate to gate over 1,673 km (1,040 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Manado–Surabaya 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.
