Private jet cost
Delhi → Colombo
A private flight from Delhi to Colombo covers 1,294 nautical miles (2,396 km) and takes about 3h 23m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,447 – $32,652 one-way — about $6,887 per seat.
1,294 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 23m
Flight time (light jet)
4.4h vs 6.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,213 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 240 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 40m | $23,171 – $34,150 | $36,478 – $48,220 | $42,278 – $60,820 | $7,165 | 814 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 33m | $21,748 – $30,909 | $34,381 – $43,875 | $40,581 – $57,275 | $6,582 | 870 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 23m | $22,447 – $32,652 | $35,227 – $45,969 | $42,727 – $62,969 | $6,887 | 1,213 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $28,837 – $41,912 | $45,288 – $59,051 | $54,288 – $80,051 | $8,844 | 1,783 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $34,800 – $50,536 | $54,693 – $71,257 | $65,193 – $96,257 | $10,667 | 2,085 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $43,674 – $67,177 | $68,807 – $94,831 | $81,307 – $127K | $13,856 | 2,556 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $53,494 – $81,916 | $84,375 – $116K | $99,375 – $155K | $16,926 | 3,377 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $86,520 – $153K | $137K – $217K | $158K – $282K | $29,954 | 6,703 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Delhi–Colombo non-stop
Delhi: where you’d land
- Indira Gandhi International Airport VIDP
Major hub · 14,534 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.4 h | 1,213 kg | $6,887 |
| Airline, economy | 6.7 h | 240 kg | Typically $288–$719 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.2 h | 959 kg | Typically $1,198–$2,876 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.