Private jet charter in Madagascar is shaped by size and terrain: a huge island with difficult roads, where flying is the practical way between the capital Antananarivo, the beaches of Nosy Be, and the national parks. Charter opens an itinerary that scheduled flights cover slowly.
Typical from US$ 12,500 one-way · live estimate, cheapest matching aircraft
Charter is priced by aircraft type and the full rotation of your trip — flight time, positioning legs, airport fees and any crew overnight. The table below shows typical indicative hourly ranges; the live route estimates further down are computed by our engine for Madagascar specifically.
| Aircraft class | Typical seats | Indicative US$/hour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop (King Air, Caravan) | 6–9 | $2,000–3,500 | Short hops, gravel & secondary strips |
| Light jet (CJ2, Phenom 300) | 6–7 | $2,500–4,000 | 1–2h intercity legs |
| Midsize jet (Hawker, Learjet 60) | 7–9 | $4,000–6,500 | Regional, 2–4h |
| Heavy jet (Challenger, Gulfstream) | 9–14 | $6,500–12,000+ | Long regional & intercontinental |
Live estimates below are the cheapest matching aircraft, one-way, four passengers — computed now from real performance and positioning data. Exact pricing is confirmed by operators through the enquiry.
These are the primary charter airports in Madagascar. International clients typically connect via Johannesburg, Mauritius and Nairobi.
| Airport | City | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivato International Airport | Antananarivo | FMMI | TNR |
| Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport | Toamasina | FMMT | TMM |
| Amborovy Airport | Mahajanga | FMNM | MJN |
| Nosy Be International Airport | Nosy Be | FMNN | NOS |
| Toliara Airport | Toliara | FMST | TLE |
| Tôlanaro Airport | Tôlanaro | FMSD | FTU |
Antananarivo anchors demand, with Nosy Be, Sainte-Marie and the parks reached by light aircraft and turboprops. Our engine matches aircraft to each strip and prices the full rotation including positioning.
Johannesburg, Nairobi and the neighbouring islands of Mauritius and Réunion are the main connections. The estimate accounts for the sea crossing and positioning.
Charter in Madagascar typically uses light and midsize jets on the main paved routes, with King Air and Cessna Caravan turboprops for shorter legs and secondary airstrips. See the full Africa charter fleet guide for specifications, or how our pricing works.
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