Turboprop charter
A modern turboprop like the Pilatus PC 12 or King Air 350 is the most economical way to charter a private aircraft. It flies lower and slower than a jet, but on a 300 mile trip the difference is often less than 15 minutes. Prices for turboprop charter start at about $2,600 an hour.
Where turboprops win is access. They land on runways that jets cannot use, which opens up places like St Barts, Courchevel or small Greek islands. The cabin is roomier than most people expect, with club seating for six.
What turboprops are best for
Turboprops make the most sense for trips like these. They seat 6 to 8 and fly about 1,500 nautical miles nonstop.
- Flights under 90 minutes
- Short or high altitude runways
- Island and mountain airports
- Lowest hourly cost
If your trip matches one of these, a turboprop is usually the best value per seat. Your advisor will say so if a smaller jet would do.
Turboprop limits to know
Before you charter a turboprop, keep these limits in mind. None of them are a problem on the right trip.
- Slower above 500 miles
- Often no enclosed lavatory
- More noticeable in turbulence
- Luggage: about 6 medium bags. Cabin height 4.8 ft.
Not sure the turboprop is right? Tell us the route and group size, and we will compare it with the next size up and down.
Turboprops you can charter
These are the turboprops we charter most often. Hourly rates are typical ranges before fees, and every quote names the exact model and year of the aircraft.
| Model | Seats | Range | Speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC 12 NGX | 8 | 1,800 nm | 290 kts | 4.8 ft | $2,600 to $3,300 |
| Beechcraft King Air 350i | 8 | 1,800 nm | 312 kts | 4.8 ft | $2,800 to $3,600 |
Open any model for full specifications, cabin size and the routes it flies nonstop. Older aircraft of the same model often cost less per hour.
Routes a turboprop flies nonstop
Popular routes a turboprop covers without a fuel stop. Each shows the flight time and an estimated one way price, updated November 2026.
- London to Paris 1 h 05 min, $3,000
- London to Nice 2 h 35 min, $7,100
- London to Geneva 2 h, $5,500
- London to Milan 2 h 25 min, $6,800
- London to Zurich 2 h 05 min, $5,700
- London to Cannes 2 h 35 min, $7,100
- London to Courchevel 2 h 05 min, $5,700
- Paris to Nice 1 h 50 min, $5,100
- Paris to Geneva 1 h 15 min, $3,400
- Paris to Courchevel 1 h 20 min, $3,700
Longer trips are possible with one fuel stop, which adds about 45 minutes on the ground. The private jet cost calculator prices any route.
Compare nearby jet sizes
If the turboprop is not quite right, the next size down or up usually is. Smaller jets cost less per hour, larger ones fly further with more room.
Very light jets
Two to four people, up to two hours. From $3,200 per hour.
Compare Even largerLight jets
The default choice for trips up to three hours. From $4,200 per hour.
CompareSee every class side by side on the private jet types and sizes page. It compares seats, range, speed and hourly rates.
Turboprop charter questions
Answers about turboprop charter, from the hourly cost to how many passengers fit. If your question is not here, an advisor will answer it in minutes.
How much does it cost to charter a turboprop?
Most turboprops charter for $2,600 to $3,600 per flight hour, before fees. Airport charges, crew costs and taxes typically add 7 to 14 percent. Expect a minimum of one hour per flight.
How many passengers fit in a turboprop?
Usually 6 to 8, depending on the model and seating layout. Luggage space is about 6 medium bags.
How far can a turboprop fly?
Around 1,500 nautical miles nonstop with typical passengers and reserves, at about 270 knots. That is roughly 5 h 35 min of flying.
Is a turboprop right for my trip?
It suits flights under 90 minutes, short or high altitude runways, island and mountain airports, lowest hourly cost. Keep in mind: slower above 500 miles, often no enclosed lavatory, more noticeable in turbulence.
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Charter a turboprop
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