Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time43 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
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.
Fly private between Tortola and Philipsburg from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Tortola (STT) to Philipsburg (SXM), and from Philipsburg (SXM) back to Tortola (STT).
As the crow flies, Tortola to Philipsburg is roughly 200 kilometres — 124 miles, or 108 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Tortola to Philipsburg (and Philipsburg to Tortola) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 42 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 37 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 min | 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.
Charter pricing on Tortola–Philipsburg moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tortola, British Virgin Islands: Cyril E. King Airport.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana International Airport and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.
| Cyril E. King Airport | Princess Juliana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | TIST / STT | TNCM / SXM |
| Longest hard runway | 7,000 ft | 7,546 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 23 ft | 13 ft |
| Distance from city | 48 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Tortola to Philipsburg can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Cyril E. King Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,000 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,000 ft to spare. The leg is 200 km.
Alternates within range: Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (4,642 ft, 0 km) · Virgin Gorda Airport · Captain Auguste George Airport · Charlotte Amalie Harbor Seaplane Base · Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (5,462 ft, 19 km) · Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (3,937 ft, 9 km) · F. D. Roosevelt Airport (4,265 ft, 62 km) · St. Jean Airport (2,119 ft, 32 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Tortola–Philipsburg runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Tortola–Philipsburg, confirmed once we check live availability.
Tortola–Philipsburg is a frequently chartered international 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.
Roughly 43 min gate to gate across the 200 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Tortola–Philipsburg 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.
Of course: Philipsburg to Tortola runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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