A private jet from Port Harcourt to Lagos typically plans about 1h00 in the air, or around 1h15 in a turboprop. It is one of Nigeria’s core business corridors, linking the oil and gas hub of the Niger Delta with the country’s commercial capital.
- Direct distance236 NM437 km great-circle
- Fastest in the air0h 59mEmbraer Phenom 300
- Estimates fromUS$ 10,700one-way, 4 passengers
- Aircraft that fit10types priced below
What a private jet from Port Harcourt to Lagos costs
Every aircraft below can fly PHC–LOS non-stop off the runways at both ends. Prices are computed live from aircraft performance, fuel burn, airport fees and the cost of positioning the aircraft to Port Harcourt — one-way, 4 passengers.
| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Flight time | Estimate, one-way | Exact price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air 350i | Turboprop | 10 | 1h 13m | US$ 10,700 | |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Light jet | 8 | 0h 59m | US$ 12,300 | |
| Learjet 45XR | Light jet | 8 | 0h 59m | US$ 12,900 | |
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize jet | 8 | 1h 01m | US$ 15,200 | |
| Challenger 605 | Heavy jet | 11 | 1h 01m | US$ 21,600 | |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy jet | 13 | 1h 01m | US$ 22,300 | |
| Falcon 900EX | Heavy jet | 12 | 1h 01m | US$ 23,000 | |
| Citation XLS+ | Midsize jet | 9 | 1h 00m | US$ 23,100 |
Airports on the Port Harcourt–Lagos route
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International AirportPort Harcourt | DNPO |
PHC |
9,843 ft |
| Murtala Muhammed International AirportLagos | DNMM |
LOS |
12,794 ft |
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*Computed estimate, not a quote. Figures move with aircraft availability, positioning and fuel. Single-engine piston aircraft are left out of route guides — the search tool still prices them if you want the absolute cheapest option. Estimates refresh twice daily.
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Which airports serve Port Harcourt to Lagos?
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) sits north of the city at Omagwa; allow for the drive from the city or from Trans Amadi and Onne. In Lagos, Murtala Muhammed International (LOS) handles private flights through the general aviation terminal in Ikeja.
Plan both road transfers
The flight is short, so the ground time sets the total. Arrange a car to meet the aircraft in Lagos, and aim for arrival outside the heaviest traffic if you are heading to Victoria Island, Ikoyi or Lekki.
Ask about empty legs back to Lagos
Aircraft that drop passengers in Port Harcourt often fly back to Lagos empty. If your timing is flexible by a few hours or a day, one of those repositioning flights is the most reliable way to bring the cost of a one-way down.
Jet or turboprop?
On a sector of about 240 nautical miles a turboprop such as the King Air 350i is efficient and comfortable. A light jet saves around 15 minutes and offers an executive cabin; larger teams move to a midsize jet or a regional turboprop.
Day trips from Lagos
Many flights on this corridor are day trips that start in Lagos. If you are flying Lagos–Port Harcourt–Lagos in a day, price it as a return with the aircraft waiting rather than as two one-ways.
How to request a useful quote
Share the travel date and preferred departure time, passenger names as on ID for the manifest, bags, your Lagos destination, return plans and any security or ground-transport arrangements. Ask whether positioning, handling, parking and crew costs are included.
Port Harcourt to Lagos private jet prices by group size and trip
The same route priced for different trips. Charter is sold by the aircraft, not the seat, so the cost per person falls as more people fly, and a return is often far cheaper than two one-ways.
| Passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | One-way | Per seat | Cheapest jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | King Air 350i1h 13m in the air | US$10,700 | US$5,350 | US$12,300Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 4 | King Air 350i1h 13m in the air | US$10,700 | US$2,675 | US$12,300Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 8 | King Air 350i1h 13m in the air | US$10,700 | US$1,337 | US$12,300Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 12 | Embraer Legacy 6001h 01m in the air | US$22,300 | US$1,858 | US$22,300Embraer Legacy 600 |
| Trip, 4 passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | Estimate | vs one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way | King Air 350i | US$10,700 | — |
| Return, same day | King Air C90GTx | US$18,700 | 1.7× |
| Return after 3 nights | King Air 350i | US$20,800 | 1.9× |
How much is a private jet from Port Harcourt to Lagos for 8 passengers?
About US$10,700 one-way for the whole aircraft in a King Air 350i (1h 13m in the air), or roughly US$1,337 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$10,700. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.
How much does a return private jet from Port Harcourt to Lagos cost?
For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$18,700 in a King Air C90GTx, 1.7 times the one-way estimate of US$10,700. Flying back after three nights costs about US$20,800; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper.
Estimates as of 30 October 2026: whole aircraft in US dollars, including positioning, airport and navigation fees; returns include crew overnight and standby costs or two rotations, whichever is cheaper. The operator confirms the final price. Compare every route in the Africa Private Jet Price Index.
Frequently asked questions
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Is a turboprop or a jet better?
What changes the charter price most?
Flight time is an indicative planning range, not a timetable. Final aircraft, permissions, availability and operating terms are confirmed by the licensed carrier.