Private jet cost
Phuket → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Phuket to Malé (Maldives) covers 1,498 nautical miles (2,774 km) and takes about 3h 52m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,290 – $36,880 one-way — about $7,771 per seat.
1,498 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 52m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,388 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 277 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 24m | $25,824 – $38,166 | $40,560 – $53,760 | $46,360 – $66,360 | $7,999 | 919 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 06m | $24,042 – $34,269 | $37,911 – $48,509 | $44,111 – $61,909 | $7,289 | 976 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $25,290 – $36,880 | $39,600 – $51,800 | $47,100 – $68,800 | $7,771 | 1,388 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 42m | $32,456 – $47,293 | $50,855 – $66,473 | $59,855 – $87,473 | $9,969 | 2,039 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 33m | $39,126 – $56,970 | $61,348 – $80,131 | $71,848 – $105K | $12,012 | 2,383 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 29m | $49,038 – $75,678 | $77,058 – $107K | $89,558 – $139K | $15,590 | 2,920 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 21m | $59,992 – $92,184 | $94,372 – $130K | $109K – $169K | $19,022 | 3,855 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 33m | $96,903 – $172K | $153K – $243K | $174K – $308K | $33,664 | 7,658 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 Phuket–Malé (Maldives) non-stop
Phuket: where you’d land
- Phuket International Airport VTSP
Major hub · 9,843 ft runway · 45 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) | 4.9 h | 1,388 kg | $7,771 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 277 kg | Typically $333–$832 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1110 kg | Typically $1,387–$3,329 |
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.