Charter Port Vila to Craig Cove privately from US$8,000, about 44 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Port Vila (VLI) to Craig Cove (CCV), and from Craig Cove (CCV) back to Port Vila (VLI).
As the crow flies, Port Vila to Craig Cove is roughly 165 kilometres — 102 miles, or 89 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Port Vila and Craig Cove, 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 44 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 42 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.
Charter pricing on Port Vila–Craig Cove moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
Craig Cove, Vanuatu: Craig Cove Airport.
| Bauerfield International Airport | Craig Cove Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVVV / VLI | NVSF / CCV |
| Longest hard runway | 8,530 ft | 2,674 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Volcanic ash impregnated with bitumen |
| Field elevation | 70 ft | 69 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 2,674 ft at Craig Cove Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,174 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 674 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 526 ft short |
2,180 km 1,973 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 226 ft short |
2,410 km 2,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 326 ft short |
2,900 km 2,693 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,174 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,773 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 1,474 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,273 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 826 ft short |
3,700 km 3,493 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 604 ft short |
3,650 km 3,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,526 ft short |
3,900 km 3,693 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,902 ft short |
4,600 km 4,393 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,256 ft short |
5,926 km 5,719 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,226 ft short |
6,400 km 6,193 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,018 ft short |
7,220 km 7,013 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,766 ft short |
7,400 km 7,193 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,626 ft short |
7,800 km 7,593 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,116 ft short |
7,400 km 7,193 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,326 ft short |
14,260 km 14,053 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,126 ft short |
11,112 km 10,905 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,326 ft short |
12,960 km 12,753 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,126 ft short |
11,945 km 11,738 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Siwo Airport · Uléi Airport · Lamen Bay Airport · Lonorore Airport · Southwest Bay Airport
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Port Vila–Craig Cove when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Port Vila–Craig Cove trip to about 44 min gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Port Vila and Craig Cove.
Demand on Port Vila–Craig Cove 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$11,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 44 min gate to gate across the 165 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 Port Vila–Craig Cove 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.
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