Charter Sydney to Taree privately from US$8,000, about 55 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Sydney (SYD) ⇄ Taree (PQQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Sydney and Taree lie approximately 321 km apart (199 mi / 173 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Sydney–Taree spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Sydney–Taree 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
Taree, Australia: Port Macquarie Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Sydney: Sydney (BWU), Sydney (Mascot) (SYD), Richmond (XRH); Taree: Port Macquarie (PQQ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Taree→Sydney runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Taree | 118 | 49 min | 37 min | Beech Super King Air (58), Cessna Citation Mustang (32), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (19), Cessna Citation Ultra (3) |
| Taree → Sydney | 198 | 55 min | — | Beech Super King Air (106), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (42), Cessna Citation Mustang (39), Cessna Citation Ultra (3) |
316 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Port Macquarie Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YSSY / SYD | YPMQ / PQQ |
| Longest hard runway | 12,999 ft | 5,203 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 21 ft | 12 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 60 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,398 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,203 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,778 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,303 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,008 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,203 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,498 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,003 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,078 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,703 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,248 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,003 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,498 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 373 ft short |
4,600 km 4,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 273 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,524 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 303 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 511 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,818 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 237 ft short |
7,400 km 6,998 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 97 ft short |
7,800 km 7,398 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 413 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
14,260 km 13,858 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 597 ft short |
11,112 km 10,710 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
12,960 km 12,558 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 403 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km) · Taree Airport (4,934 ft, 0 km) · Camden Haven Airport · Gloucester Airport · Taree - Wrigley Park Helipad
Travel Sydney–Taree with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to Sydney–Taree quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Demand on Sydney–Taree 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$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 55 min gate to gate across the 321 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Sydney–Taree 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: Taree to Sydney runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
