A private jet from Lagos to Port Harcourt flies in about an hour, and a King Air turboprop in around 1h15. This is Nigeria’s oil and gas shuttle: engineers, executives and contractors heading to the Niger Delta, often on plans that change the night before. That is exactly the kind of trip where an airline timetable gets in the way.
- Direct distance236 NM437 km great-circle
- Fastest in the air0h 59mEmbraer Phenom 300
- Estimates fromUS$ 10,100one-way, 4 passengers
- Aircraft that fit10types priced below
What a private jet from Lagos to Port Harcourt costs
Every aircraft below can fly LOS–PHC 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 Lagos — one-way, 4 passengers.
| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Flight time | Estimate, one-way | Exact price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air 350i | Turboprop | 10 | 1h 13m | US$ 10,100 | |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Light jet | 8 | 0h 59m | US$ 11,500 | |
| Learjet 45XR | Light jet | 8 | 0h 59m | US$ 12,100 | |
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize jet | 8 | 1h 01m | US$ 14,200 | |
| Challenger 605 | Heavy jet | 11 | 1h 01m | US$ 20,000 | |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy jet | 13 | 1h 01m | US$ 20,700 | |
| Falcon 900EX | Heavy jet | 12 | 1h 01m | US$ 21,400 | |
| Citation XLS+ | Midsize jet | 9 | 1h 00m | US$ 23,100 |
Airports on the Lagos–Port Harcourt route
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International AirportLagos | DNMM |
LOS |
12,794 ft |
| Port Harcourt International AirportPort Harcourt | DNPO |
PHC |
9,843 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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How long is the flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt?
About an hour in a light jet such as the Phenom 300, and around 1h15 in a King Air 350i. The road between the two cities is roughly 600 km and a long, tiring day, so for most people the real comparison is with the airlines, not the car.
Arriving at Omagwa
Port Harcourt International (PHC) sits at Omagwa, about 30 km north of the city. Depending on the time of day, getting to GRA, Trans Amadi or Rumuokoro can take anywhere from 45 minutes to well over an hour, and Onne further still.
Many companies have their own arrival and security procedures for staff in Rivers State. Tell the operator in advance so the car and any escort can meet the aircraft.
What decides the price?
The aircraft, the fuel and what happens after you land. Jet A1 is expensive in Nigeria and its price feeds straight into quotes. If the aircraft flies back to Lagos empty, you pay for that sector; if it waits for you, or picks up another client, the numbers improve.
Quotes are normally set in US dollars and converted on the day you pay. At about ₦1,350 to the dollar in late October 2026, every US$1,000 is roughly ₦1.35 million.
There and back in a day
A lot of flights on this route are a day at a site or a meeting in Port Harcourt, then home. If the aircraft and crew wait, nobody pays for two empty repositioning legs, and the engine compares both options when you price a return. Give the operator your latest possible departure from Omagwa so the crew’s duty day can be planned around it.
Jet or turboprop?
Over about 240 nautical miles a King Air 350i is efficient, comfortable and seats up to around eight. A light jet saves roughly 15 minutes. For a bigger team or a lot of equipment, ask about a midsize jet or a larger turboprop.
Rainy season in the Delta
Port Harcourt is one of the wettest cities in Nigeria, and the rains run for much of the year, roughly March to November. Afternoon storms can hold departures for a while, so an early flight gives you the best chance of arriving on time and the smoothest ride.
Is the aircraft licensed?
Only operators with a Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Air Operator Certificate may sell charter flights. Jets on a Permit for Non-Commercial Flights cannot legally carry paying passengers, however convenient the offer. Ask for the AOC before you pay.
What to send for an accurate quote
Send the date and time, every passenger’s name as it appears on their ID, bags and any equipment, where you are going in Port Harcourt or Onne, whether you need a return, and your company’s security arrangements. Ask whether positioning, handling, parking and crew allowances are included.
Lagos to Port Harcourt 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$10,100 | US$5,050 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 4 | King Air 350i1h 13m in the air | US$10,100 | US$2,525 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 8 | King Air 350i1h 13m in the air | US$10,100 | US$1,262 | US$11,500Embraer Phenom 300 |
| 12 | Embraer Legacy 6001h 01m in the air | US$20,700 | US$1,725 | US$20,700Embraer Legacy 600 |
| Trip, 4 passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | Estimate | vs one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way | King Air 350i | US$10,100 | — |
| Return, same day | King Air 350i | US$10,700 | 1.1× |
| Return after 3 nights | King Air 350i | US$20,800 | 2.1× |
How much is a private jet from Lagos to Port Harcourt for 8 passengers?
About US$10,100 one-way for the whole aircraft in a King Air 350i (1h 13m in the air), or roughly US$1,262 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$10,100. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.
How much does a return private jet from Lagos to Port Harcourt cost?
For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$10,700 in a King Air 350i, 1.1 times the one-way estimate of US$10,100. 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. A one-way price already pays for the aircraft to fly home empty, which is why a return costs far less than two one-ways.
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.
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Flight times are planning figures, not a timetable. Prices in the tables are live estimates for the whole aircraft and refresh twice a day; the licensed operator confirms the final price, aircraft and terms.