Charter Sao Jorge Island to Lajes (terceira Island) privately from US$8,000, about 35 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Sao Jorge Island (PIX) to Lajes (terceira Island) (TER), and from Lajes (terceira Island) (TER) back to Sao Jorge Island (PIX).
As the crow flies, Sao Jorge Island to Lajes (terceira Island) is roughly 120 kilometres — 74 miles, or 65 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Sao Jorge Island and Lajes (terceira Island), 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 32 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 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.
Jet charter costs between Sao Jorge Island and Lajes (terceira Island) 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Sao Jorge Island, Portugal: Pico Airport and Horta Airport.
Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal: Lajes Airport.
| Pico Airport | Lajes Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPPI / PIX | LPLA / TER |
| Longest hard runway | 5,725 ft | 10,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 109 ft | 180 ft |
| Distance from city | 26 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,225 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,725 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,525 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,825 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,260 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,725 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,750 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,225 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,525 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,225 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,447 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,500 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,525 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,750 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 149 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,450 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 795 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 825 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,250 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,033 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 285 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,250 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 425 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 935 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,250 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 275 ft short |
14,260 km 14,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 75 ft short |
11,112 km 10,962 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 275 ft short |
12,960 km 12,810 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 925 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,795 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Horta Airport (5,233 ft, 50 km) · São Jorge Airport (4,633 ft, 0 km) · Graciosa Airport (4,529 ft, 49 km)
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Sao Jorge Island–Lajes (terceira Island) with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Our team responds to Sao Jorge Island–Lajes (terceira Island) quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
The Sao Jorge Island to Lajes (terceira Island) 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.
About 35 min gate to gate over 120 km (74 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 Sao Jorge Island–Lajes (terceira Island) charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Sao Jorge Island–Lajes (terceira Island) charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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