Private jet to the Turks and Caicos

The Turks and Caicos are a chain of eight main islands and many smaller cays in the Atlantic, about 930 km south-east of Miami and some 160 km north of Hispaniola. Private flights from Europe come for the beaches, villas and resorts: families who rent a house on Grace Bay for two weeks over Christmas, couples heading for a private-island hotel, and owners joining a yacht. Most private traffic comes from the United States and Canada, with Europe a smaller but steady share.

Almost every jet from Europe lands at Providenciales, where private terminals clear passengers on the spot and Grace Bay is about 10 km away. The crossing is longer than to Bermuda or New York, so a heavy jet usually stops once for fuel, while long-range aircraft fly through. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators in Europe and North America, arrange the charter permit and plan the boat or small aircraft for the last stretch.

Tell us which island and hotel you are going to, the dates and how many people travel, and we reply with aircraft and prices.

Reasons to fly privately to the islands

From continental Europe there is no direct airline service to the Turks and Caicos; the usual route runs through London or a US airport, and a connection in the United States means US entry formalities on the way. A charter flies from your nearest airport and lands next to a private terminal.

How long the crossing takes

The Turks and Caicos lie 6,200-8,200 km from the main European airports. Lisbon is the only hub in the tables within non-stop reach of a Challenger 650, at 7:49 h; from London, Paris, Madrid, Dublin and the rest of Western and Central Europe the heavy jet lands once, and the trip takes 9:39-11:35 h including the stop. The stop is usually in the Azores. A Falcon 7X or a Gulfstream G650 crosses from London or Frankfurt without landing.

Close to ten hours in the air is near the duty limit of a two-pilot crew, so the operator often plans an augmented crew, and the aircraft cannot turn round on the same day. Westbound headwinds make the outbound flight longer than the return. A morning departure from Europe lands in the early afternoon local time, comfortably before the end of normal airport hours.

What a private flight to the Turks and Caicos costs

Every price on this page is for the whole aircraft, one way, assuming an aircraft based near the departure airport. Handling, the charter permit, parking, the fuel stop and passenger taxes are added in the quote. The flight time belongs to the first aircraft in each row and includes the stop where one is shown.

From the European hubs to Providenciales

Lisbon is the cheapest start at EUR 71,000 in the Challenger 650 without a stop. From London the same aircraft costs EUR 91,000 with one stop, from Madrid EUR 89,000. The step to a non-stop long-range jet is EUR 10,000-17,000 from most cities, and many clients take it to save the stop and gain cabin space for a night flight home.

From the Atlantic islands and the north-west

From Madeira, Tenerife and the Azores a super midsize Praetor 600 flies direct for EUR 45,000-51,000, which suits clients who already spend the winter on the Atlantic islands. From Porto, Shannon and Edinburgh it lands once on the way.

From Florida, the Caribbean and New York

The same prices apply in the other direction. Each of these legs crosses a border: the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Florida and Bermuda all have their own entry rules, and US soil means an ESTA or a visa. For these hops we often propose an operator based in the region.

Between the islands

Two local airlines fly scheduled services from Providenciales to the other Turks and Caicos islands, so a charter is chosen for timing and privacy. Flights between two airports of the territory are flown by a locally approved operator, not by the jet that crossed from Europe.

Taxes and local charges

On departure from the islands, a departure tax, an airport fee and a security fee are charged for every passenger aged two and over; on a private flight the operator collects them, and we add them to the quote. A landing after normal hours carries a surcharge. From Paris the French tax on a jet lies between about EUR 420 per passenger, if the islands are treated with the UK, and about EUR 2,100 by distance, with the quote giving the exact band; from Milan or Rome EUR 200 per passenger as the distance passes 1,500 km, and the Italian tax is also due on the return flight into Italy. UK Air Passenger Duty is charged at the standard rate on most jets and the higher rate on jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats; aircraft under 5.7 t are exempt. Germany, the Netherlands and Norway have departure taxes of their own. Every item appears in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Three trips with the extras

Price per passenger

One price covers the whole cabin; passenger taxes are added per person:

Calculator

For a return trip, a combination with Florida or the Bahamas, or a different departure city, the calculator e-mails a first estimate:

Airports and private terminals

The Turks and Caicos have several airports, but only three clear flights from abroad: Providenciales, Grand Turk and South Caicos. An aircraft arriving from another country must land at one of them first and only then continue to a smaller island.

Late-night movements are subject to noise rules, and permission for an evening landing is easier to obtain than for an early-morning one, though scarce in peak weeks. We time the departure from Europe so that the aircraft lands in the afternoon.

Choosing the aircraft

For a family with staff and holiday luggage, the heavy jet with one stop is the usual compromise of price and comfort. A long-range jet saves 1-2 hours and the landing on the way, which matters most on the return overnight.

Want to compare a stop in the Azores with a direct flight for your dates? Leave your number and a consultant will call.

The Turks and Caicos through the year

The Turks and Caicos are warm all year, so the season is set by rain, storms and hotel demand. December to April is the high season, with the dry period from January to April and the most visitors at Christmas, New Year and in February and March. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, with mid-August to September the most likely window for a storm; late August to early November is the cheapest time. Empty Legs to Europe are most frequent in early January, after the holidays, and at the end of the high season in April, when long-range jets cross back.

For Christmas and New Year we book the aircraft, parking, handler and transfers months ahead, as the apron fills with American traffic too.

From the aircraft to the hotel

Traffic in the Turks and Caicos drives on the left, and the currency is the US dollar. We book the car, the boat or the island flight together with the jet, so nothing waits on the day.

Empty Legs to and from the islands

Transatlantic legs are less regular than on European routes, and the operator owns the date. Send your direction and travel window to empty-legs@jets.flights and we will let you know when a leg fits.

Travelling with a dog or cat

The Department of Agriculture issues an import permit for every dog and cat. The calendar is the main constraint, because the blood test must be done at least three months before arrival:

• Microchip first, then the rabies vaccination; the first dose at three months of age at the earliest.
• A rabies antibody blood test at least 30 days after vaccination, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml; arrival is possible 3-12 months after the sample.
• A single-entry permit, applied for by e-mail; processing takes about 48 hours once every condition is met, and the arrival date and time go to the department at least 48 hours before entry.
• A health certificate issued within 10 days before departure and endorsed by the state veterinary service of the departure country; tick treatment within 10 days and tapeworm treatment between 5 days and 24 hours before the flight.
• Banned breeds include the American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, dogo argentino and tosa; the rottweiler and bullmastiff need prior approval.
• The way back: the Turks and Caicos are not on the EU list of countries exempt from the antibody test, but a test done in the EU before departure and recorded in the pet passport covers the return; the UK applies the same principle. For a dog landing in the UK afterwards, the tapeworm dose is given by a vet 1-5 days before that arrival.

The pet travels in the cabin beside you, and the operator must approve it in advance; on a stop in the Azores it normally stays on board.

Status, entry and customs

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory, not part of the United Kingdom or the EU, with their own immigration service and customs. Neither British, EU nor US entry rules apply; the capital is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk.

Before you leave

• Passports valid for at least six months for every passenger.
• Names and passport details sent to us at least two working days before departure.
• Island, hotel or villa in the Turks and Caicos, so we can plan the car, boat or connecting flight.
• Pet permit, antibody test result and the 10-day health certificate.
• ESTA or US visa if the trip continues to Florida, Puerto Rico or New York.
• No ammunition or weapon parts anywhere in the luggage.

Booking step by step

1. Send the island and hotel in the Turks and Caicos, dates, number of passengers and luggage.
2. We compare a heavy jet with one stop against a non-stop long-range jet, and waiting on the island against two positioning legs.
3. After you choose, the operator applies for the charter permit and files the flight plan; we confirm the handler, parking and a landing time within normal hours.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we collect passport details and book the car, boat or island flight.
5. On the day, the crew checks the weather for the crossing and the stop, and the handler clears you in the private terminal on arrival.

Questions about flying privately to the Turks and Caicos

• • How much does a private jet to the Turks and Caicos cost?

  • From EUR 71,000 one way from Lisbon in a Challenger 650 without a stop. From London the same jet costs EUR 91,000 with one stop, and a non-stop Falcon 7X EUR 105,000, for the whole aircraft.

• • Can we fly to the Turks and Caicos without a stop?

  • Yes, in a long-range jet such as the Falcon 7X or Gulfstream G650 from any hub in the tables. A Challenger 650 flies direct only from Lisbon and stops once from the rest of Europe.

• • Which airport do we land at?

  • Providenciales, where private terminals clear customs and immigration and Grace Bay is 10-15 minutes away. Grand Turk and South Caicos also clear arrivals from abroad but have limited services.

• • Can we land late in the evening?

  • Handlers list 07:00-20:00. A later landing needs special permission and carries a surcharge, so we plan an afternoon arrival.

• • Do we need a visa?

  • No, not for EU or British citizens. Passports should be valid for at least six months, and immigration normally grants up to 90 days.

• • How do we reach a private-island resort?

  • By boat from Providenciales after clearance, or by small aircraft to a private strip. We book the transfer to meet the jet.

• • Can I bring my dog?

  • Yes, with an import permit, a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an antibody test taken at least three months before arrival. Some breeds are banned.

• • How far is Miami?

  • About 1:48 h in a Citation CJ3, from EUR 11,000. US entry requires an ESTA or a visa.

• • What is the time difference?

  • The islands keep the same time as New York: five hours behind London and six behind Paris for most of the year, one hour less for a few weeks in March and around the end of October.

• • When is the best time to go?

  • January to April for dry weather and whale watching; Christmas is the busiest and dearest period. Late August to early November is cheapest but falls in the hurricane season.

• • Do passengers pay a departure tax?

  • Yes, the Turks and Caicos charge a departure tax, airport fee and security fee for every passenger aged two and over, collected by the operator and shown in the quote.