Fly private between Sainte Marie and Antananarivo from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Sainte Marie (SMS) ⇄ Antananarivo (TNR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Sainte Marie and Antananarivo lie approximately 311 km apart (193 mi / 168 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Sainte Marie–Antananarivo 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. | 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 | 59 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.
Jet charter costs between Sainte Marie and Antananarivo are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Sainte Marie, Madagascar: Sainte Marie Airport.
Antananarivo, Madagascar: Ivato International Airport and Antananarivo Arivonimamo Airport.
| Sainte Marie Airport | Ivato International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FMMS / SMS | FMMI / TNR |
| Longest hard runway | 3,451 ft | 10,171 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7 ft | 4,198 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,451 ft at Sainte Marie Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,951 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,411 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,451 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,311 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 251 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,791 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 551 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,021 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 451 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,951 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,591 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,251 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,091 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 49 ft short |
3,700 km 3,311 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 173 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,261 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 749 ft short |
3,900 km 3,511 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,125 ft short |
4,600 km 4,211 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,479 ft short |
5,926 km 5,537 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,449 ft short |
6,400 km 6,011 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,241 ft short |
7,220 km 6,831 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,989 ft short |
7,400 km 7,011 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,849 ft short |
7,800 km 7,411 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,339 ft short |
7,400 km 7,011 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,549 ft short |
14,260 km 13,871 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,349 ft short |
11,112 km 10,723 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,549 ft short |
12,960 km 12,571 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,349 ft short |
11,945 km 11,556 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Antananarivo Arivonimamo Airport (8,237 ft, 41 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Sainte Marie–Antananarivo sector leaves when you do.
The Sainte Marie to Antananarivo 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 turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 01m gate to gate across the 311 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Sainte Marie–Antananarivo 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.
Of course: Antananarivo to Sainte Marie runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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