Private charter between Praia, Santiago Island and Sao Filipe, Fogo Island starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Praia, Santiago Island (RAI) to Sao Filipe, Fogo Island (SFL), and from Sao Filipe, Fogo Island (SFL) back to Praia, Santiago Island (RAI).
As the crow flies, Praia, Santiago Island to Sao Filipe, Fogo Island is roughly 107 kilometres — 67 miles, or 58 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Praia, Santiago Island–Sao Filipe, Fogo Island spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 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.
Every Praia, Santiago Island–Sao Filipe, Fogo Island quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde: Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, Cape Verde: São Filipe Airport.
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | São Filipe Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | GVNP / RAI | GVSF / SFL |
| Longest hard runway | 6,890 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | UNK |
| Field elevation | 230 ft | 617 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 5,390 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,666 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,890 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,566 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,690 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,046 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,990 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,276 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,890 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,766 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,390 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,846 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,690 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,346 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,390 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,566 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,612 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,516 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,690 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,766 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,314 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,466 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,960 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,792 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,990 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,266 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,198 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,086 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,450 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,266 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,590 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,666 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,100 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,266 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 890 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,090 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 890 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,826 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,090 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,811 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Maio Airport (3,937 ft, 38 km)
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Praia, Santiago Island–Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, confirmed once we check live availability.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Praia, Santiago Island–Sao Filipe, Fogo Island is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – 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 37 min gate to gate over 107 km (67 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Praia, Santiago Island–Sao Filipe, Fogo Island charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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