Fly private between Nantucket and Barnstable from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Nantucket (ACK) to Barnstable (HYA) and Barnstable to Nantucket — timed and priced alike.
Nantucket and Barnstable lie approximately 50 km apart (31 mi / 27 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Nantucket–Barnstable spans US$10,000 – 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 30 min | 27 min – 33 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 28 min | 25 min – 31 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 30 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 30 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 28 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 28 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 28 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Nantucket–Barnstable charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Nantucket, United States: Nantucket Memorial Airport, Martha's Vineyard Airport and Cape Cod Gateway Airport.
Barnstable, United States: Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Martha's Vineyard Airport, Nantucket Memorial Airport and New Bedford Regional Airport.
| Nantucket Memorial Airport | Cape Cod Gateway Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KACK / ACK | KHYA / HYA |
| Longest hard runway | 6,303 ft | 5,425 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 47 ft | 54 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,925 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,425 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,637 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,225 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,117 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,525 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,425 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,925 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,225 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,417 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,637 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,147 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,587 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,225 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 151 ft short |
4,600 km 4,537 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 495 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,863 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 525 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 733 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,157 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 15 ft short |
7,400 km 7,337 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 125 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 635 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 575 ft short |
14,260 km 14,197 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 375 ft short |
11,112 km 11,049 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 575 ft short |
12,960 km 12,897 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 625 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,882 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Martha's Vineyard Airport (5,504 ft, 49 km) · Cape Cod Gateway Airport (5,425 ft, 50 km) · Tuckernuck Airport · Katama Airpark · Martha's Vineyard Airport (5,504 ft, 41 km) · Nantucket Memorial Airport (6,303 ft, 50 km) · New Bedford Regional Airport (5,400 ft, 56 km) · Plymouth Municipal Airport (4,650 ft, 46 km)
Our team responds to Nantucket–Barnstable quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — Nantucket–Barnstable runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Nantucket and Barnstable.
Demand on Nantucket–Barnstable comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – 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.
About 30 min gate to gate over 50 km (31 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nantucket–Barnstable charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Nantucket–Barnstable charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Barnstable to Nantucket runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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