Private charter between Papeete and Arutua starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Papeete (PPT) to Arutua (AXR), and from Arutua (AXR) back to Papeete (PPT).
The straight-line distance between Papeete and Arutua is about 409 km (254 miles), or 221 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Papeete–Arutua spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 56 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 55 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 54 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 53 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 13m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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 Papeete–Arutua 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Papeete, French Polynesia: Fa'a'ā International Airport.
Arutua, French Polynesia: Arutua Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Arutua Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTGU / AXR |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | 4,268 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 9 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,268 ft at Arutua Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,768 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,288 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,268 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,188 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,068 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,668 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,368 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,898 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,268 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,388 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,768 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,468 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,068 ft spare |
1,480 km 968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 768 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,188 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 990 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,138 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 68 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,388 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,308 ft short |
4,600 km 4,088 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 662 ft short |
5,926 km 5,414 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 632 ft short |
6,400 km 5,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 424 ft short |
7,220 km 6,708 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,172 ft short |
7,400 km 6,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,032 ft short |
7,800 km 7,288 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 522 ft short |
7,400 km 6,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,732 ft short |
14,260 km 13,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,532 ft short |
11,112 km 10,600 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,732 ft short |
12,960 km 12,448 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 532 ft short |
11,945 km 11,433 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km) · Apataki Airport · Kaukura Airport (3,543 ft, 54 km)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 58 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Papeete–Arutua is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Papeete to Arutua 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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 409 km (254 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Papeete–Arutua charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Papeete–Arutua charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Arutua to Papeete runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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