Private jet to Nauru
Nauru is a single raised coral island of about 21 km² just south of the equator, one of the smallest states in the world, with around 12,000 inhabitants. Its airport in the Yaren district, beside Parliament and the government offices, is the only way in apart from ships. The runway is 2,150 m long, enough for any business jet, but there is no business aviation terminal, fuel is supplied on prior request and EU and UK visitors need a visa issued before the flight.
Tourism is minimal. Those who fly privately are mostly delegations and officials with meetings in Yaren, project and inspection teams, and a few anglers and divers drawn by deep-sea fishing and wartime wrecks. From Europe the flight needs one fuel stop in an ultra long range jet and two in a heavy jet, because European operators route around closed and restricted airspace, through Asia or over North America.
Tell us the purpose of the visit, the dates and the passengers' nationalities, and we plan the aircraft around the visa and permit timeline.
What matters for a flight to the island
Prices for a private jet to Nauru
Each price buys the entire aircraft for a one-way flight from a jet based close to the departure airport; permits, handling, landing and passenger taxes are extra. Flight times refer to the first priced column and include every stop.
From Europe
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
Long range Falcon 7X |
Ultra long range Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Farnborough - Nauru | 15,398 km | 21:37 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 270,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Nauru | 15,585 km | 21:50 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 245,000 | EUR 270,000 |
| Geneva - Nauru | 15,769 km | 22:03 h, 2 stops | EUR 200,000 | EUR 250,000 | EUR 275,000 |
| Zurich - Nauru | 15,547 km | 21:47 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 245,000 | EUR 270,000 |
| Milan Linate - Nauru | 15,728 km | 22:00 h, 2 stops | EUR 200,000 | EUR 245,000 | EUR 275,000 |
| Munich - Nauru | 15,323 km | 21:32 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 265,000 |
| Frankfurt - Nauru | 15,274 km | 21:28 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 265,000 |
| Vienna - Nauru | 15,128 km | 21:18 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 265,000 |
| Amsterdam - Nauru | 15,146 km | 21:19 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 265,000 |
| Madrid - Nauru | 16,708 km | 23:09 h, 2 stops | EUR 210,000 | EUR 260,000 | EUR 290,000 |
| Nice - Nauru | 16,001 km | 22:20 h, 2 stops | EUR 200,000 | EUR 250,000 | EUR 275,000 |
| Larnaca - Nauru | 14,965 km | 21:06 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 235,000 | EUR 260,000 |
From Vienna, Amsterdam or Larnaca a Challenger 650 with two stops costs EUR 190,000, and from London EUR 195,000. A Falcon 7X with one stop costs EUR 240,000 from London, and a Global 7500 costs EUR 270,000 and takes 19:07 h, against 21:37 h in the heavy jet. Madrid is the longest sector at EUR 210,000.
Departure taxes in Europe: on a business jet leaving France the solidarity tax grows with the distance flown, so it is at the top of its scale on this route; Italy charges EUR 200 per passenger on Italian flights beyond 1,500 km in both directions. Departures from Austria pay EUR 12 per person, and the Dutch (from 5.7 t), German and UK taxes are shown separately in the quote. Charges on Nauru are listed in the quote.
Business jet price per flight hour
From the Pacific and Australia
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Phenom 300 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
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| Tarawa - Nauru | 725 km | 1:28 h | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,500 |
| Majuro - Nauru | 975 km | 1:48 h | EUR 13,000 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 18,000 |
| Honiara - Nauru | 1,246 km | 2:10 h | EUR 14,000 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 20,000 |
| Nadi - Nauru | 2,233 km | 3:29 h | EUR 18,500 | EUR 22,000 | EUR 28,000 |
| Nouméa - Nauru | 2,388 km | 3:41 h | EUR 19,500 | EUR 23,000 | EUR 29,000 |
| Brisbane - Nauru | 3,328 km | 4:40 h | on request | on request | EUR 36,000 |
| Sydney - Nauru | 4,060 km | 5:34 h | on request | on request | EUR 41,000 |
Tarawa in Kiribati is 1:28 h away and costs EUR 11,500 in a Phenom 300; Majuro in the Marshall Islands costs EUR 13,000. Honiara in the Solomon Islands costs EUR 14,000, Nadi in Fiji EUR 18,500 and Nouméa in New Caledonia EUR 19,500. Brisbane is the airline gateway and is priced in a Challenger 350 at EUR 36,000, 4:40 h; Sydney costs EUR 41,000.
Many clients fly to Australia first and take a super midsize jet for the last sector. Passengers entering Australia need an eVisitor or another Australian visa; Nouméa follows French entry rules.
Two trips worked through
Price per person
The share per seat for three sectors:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 8 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna - Nauru | Challenger 650 | EUR 190,000 | EUR 95,000 | EUR 47,500 | EUR 23,800 |
| London Farnborough - Nauru | Falcon 7X | EUR 240,000 | EUR 120,000 | EUR 60,000 | EUR 30,000 |
| London Farnborough - Nauru | Global 7500 | EUR 270,000 | EUR 135,000 | EUR 67,500 | EUR 33,800 |
Calculator
The calculator gives an indicative price; add the number of days on the island in the comment.
Nauru International Airport
| Item | Nauru International |
|---|---|
| Codes | INU / ANYN |
| Runway | 12/30, 2,150 m x 45 m |
| Hours | confirmed in writing for the date |
| Permit | Civil Aviation Authority of Nauru |
| Fuel | jet fuel with prior permission |
| Handling | through an agent, no FBO |
| Nearest alternates | Tarawa 725 km, Majuro 975 km |
| To the hotels | a few minutes by car along the coast road |
Hotels are few and small, and rooms run short when a delegation arrives, so we book them with the flight. Cars are rented or provided by the hotel.
Aircraft for Nauru
- From Europe with one stop: an ultra long range jet such as the Global 7500, the Gulfstream G550 or the Falcon 7X.
- From Europe with two stops: the heavy Challenger 650, the lowest price for 10-12 passengers.
- From Brisbane or Sydney: the super midsize Challenger 350 for the range reserve over the sea.
- From Tarawa, Majuro, Honiara or Nadi: a light jet such as the Phenom 300 or a midsize Citation XLS+.
Ask for a call, and a consultant will go through the visas, the permit and the stops.
Seasons and public holidays
Nauru is hot and humid all year, with daytime highs of 30 to 35 degrees. The heaviest rain falls from November to February, the rest of the year is generally drier, and long droughts follow the El Niño cycle. Tropical cyclones rarely reach the island. For a visit the holiday calendar matters more than the weather: public holidays close the offices that issue permits and clear aircraft. Empty Legs are very rare; a jet returning to Brisbane or to Europe after a delivery is the only realistic chance.
Visa, entry and customs
A fuel stop with clearance in the United States requires ESTA or a US visa, valid on a private jet only when the operator is a Visa Waiver Program signatory; a stop in Australia with disembarkation requires an Australian visa. Coming home, passengers go through customs where the jet first lands in the Schengen area or the UK, and a flight into the UK files a General Aviation Report in advance.
Pets
Nauru is free of rabies and among the strictest destinations for animals. Only neutered male dogs are admitted; female dogs and entire males may not be imported. An import permit comes from the Plant Protection and Agricultural Quarantine Division, and an animal from a country with rabies or routine rabies vaccination, which includes the EU, first spends at least 120 days in an approved facility in a rabies-free country. Vaccinations, a health certificate issued within 48 hours of shipment and parasite treatment within three days are required, and the animal remains under an inspector's control after landing until it is released. On board, the dog can ride in the cabin if the operator has agreed in advance.
Empty Legs
Empty Legs to Nauru are very rare, because few business jets ever fly there. The best chance is the empty return of an aircraft that has delivered a delegation, towards Brisbane or Europe. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the route and your flexible dates.
How to book
- Send the purpose of the trip, the dates, the passenger names and nationalities.
- We check the visa status of each passenger and plan the routing, stops and alternates.
- You receive the quote with operator, aircraft and fees and sign the contract.
- The operator applies for the landing permit and orders fuel; passengers complete their visa applications.
- We confirm the airport hours, handling and fuel in writing and send the final schedule.
Questions about flights to Nauru
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- How much is a private jet from Europe to Nauru?
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From EUR 190,000 one way from Vienna, Amsterdam or Larnaca in a Challenger 650 with two stops; EUR 195,000 from London. A Global 7500 from London costs EUR 270,000 with one stop.
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- Do I need a visa?
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Yes. EU and UK citizens obtain a Nauru visa before travel, with a police clearance and a medical certificate. Start the application when the dates are set.
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- Is there a business aviation terminal?
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No. Passengers clear in the passenger terminal, and handling is arranged through an agent.
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- Is fuel available?
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Yes, jet fuel with prior permission. The amount for the return is agreed before the flight.
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- What is the quickest way from Australia?
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Brisbane - Nauru in a Challenger 350, 4:40 h, from EUR 36,000.
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- Can the trip include Kiribati and the Marshall Islands?
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Yes. Tarawa is 1:28 h and Majuro 1:48 h away in a Phenom 300, each with its own permit and entry rules.
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- Can I bring my dog?
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Only a neutered male dog, after an import permit and at least 120 days of quarantine in a rabies-free country. We advise against it.
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- When is the best time?
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March to October is generally drier. Check the public holidays, when permits and clearance are not available.
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