Private jet cost
Delhi → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Delhi to Malé (Maldives) covers 1,478 nautical miles (2,737 km) and takes about 3h 49m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,010 – $36,463 one-way — about $7,684 per seat.
1,478 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 49m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,370 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 274 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 | 6h 20m | $25,563 – $37,770 | $40,158 – $53,214 | $45,958 – $65,814 | $7,917 | 908 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 03m | $23,816 – $33,938 | $37,563 – $48,052 | $43,763 – $61,452 | $7,219 | 965 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 49m | $25,010 – $36,463 | $39,169 – $51,225 | $46,669 – $68,225 | $7,684 | 1,370 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 40m | $32,099 – $46,762 | $50,306 – $65,741 | $59,306 – $86,741 | $9,858 | 2,013 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $38,700 – $56,336 | $60,692 – $79,256 | $71,192 – $104K | $11,880 | 2,353 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $48,509 – $74,840 | $76,244 – $105K | $88,744 – $137K | $15,419 | 2,884 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $59,351 – $91,172 | $93,386 – $129K | $108K – $168K | $18,815 | 3,808 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $95,879 – $171K | $152K – $241K | $173K – $306K | $33,298 | 7,564 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–Malé (Maldives) non-stop
Delhi: where you’d land
- Indira Gandhi International Airport VIDP
Major hub · 14,534 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 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) | 4.8 h | 1,370 kg | $7,684 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 274 kg | Typically $328–$821 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1095 kg | Typically $1,369–$3,284 |
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.