Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 01m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Nandi and Matei from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Nandi (NAN) to Matei (TVU), and from Matei (TVU) back to Nandi (NAN).
Nandi and Matei lie approximately 309 km apart (192 mi / 167 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Nandi and Matei, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 01m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Nandi, Fiji: Nadi International Airport.
Matei, Fiji: Matei Airport.
| Nadi International Airport | Matei Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NFFN / NAN | NFNM / TVU |
| Longest hard runway | 10,739 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | UNK |
| Field elevation | 59 ft | 60 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 9,239 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,413 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 8,739 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,313 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,539 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,793 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,839 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 7,739 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 9,239 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,593 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 9,539 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,093 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,239 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,313 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,461 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,263 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,539 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,163 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,213 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,809 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,539 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,839 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,013 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,047 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,833 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,299 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,013 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,439 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,413 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,949 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,013 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,739 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,873 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,939 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,725 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,739 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,573 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,939 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,558 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Treasure Island Seaplane Base · Castaway Island Seaplane Base · Korolevu Seaplane Base · Vomo Heliport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Nandi–Matei sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Nandi–Matei trip to about 1h 01m gate to gate.
Demand on Nandi–Matei comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 01m gate to gate across the 309 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Nandi–Matei 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.