7 private islands by private jet
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Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a holiday in complete exclusivity in the middle of the ocean? Whether you’re looking for Robinson Crusoe isolation, or something rather more luxurious, a private island offers the ultimate away-from-it-all location.
Some private islands are available to hire. But these are not destinations easily accessible via airline flights. So for a completely personalised travel experience, a private jet allows you to design a bespoke route and itinerary – and to choose your travelling companions.
Turquoise water, sea turtles, a golden beach…close your eyes and you’re halfway there already. So relax and discover our selection of heavenly private islands, and how to get there by private jet.
1) The royal one: North Island, Seychelles
North Island was the honeymoon destination for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate Middleton) in 2011. It is now considered one of the most luxurious islands in the Indian Ocean.
You can exclusively book the entire island and its 11 villas, all with large terraces with panoramic views of the ocean – and even a butler.
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Island price: From £1,900 per person, per night.
How to get there: Helicopter transfers are organised between Mahé and North Island. Mahé Airport can accommodate all types of aircraft.
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London – Mahé (Seychelles) in a Falcon 7X
- Seats: 12
- Flight time: 9hrs 5mins
- Total aircraft charter: £112,000
2) The famous one: Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
At 30km², the well-known island retreat of Necker can accommodate up to 28 people in 6 luxury lodges. And tenants have a private chef at their disposal, along with several swimming pools, a gym and tennis courts.
Sir Richard Branson, founder and director of Virgin, is of course, the owner of the island in the aptly-located British Virgin Islands.
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Island price: £21,000 for 14 rooms, for 5 nights.
How to get there: The nearest airport is Terrance B. Lettsome, also known as Beef Island Airport, and is accessible only via turboprop aircraft, due to the length of the runway. Necker Island is then accessible from there by boat or helicopter.
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Pointe-à-Pitre – Terrance B. Lettsome in a Super King Air
- Seats: 8
- Flight time: 1hr 17mins
- Total aircraft charter: £4,160
3) The adventurous one: Quilalea Island, Mozambique
Quilalea Island is a paradise for marine adventurers and a more unusual choice of private island escape. This is the ideal place to snorkel and observe the flora and fauna under the ocean. And if you visit the island between July and November, you may be lucky enough to see the famous humpback whales. Dolphins are present at any time of year.
The island offers 9 villas, with Villa Quilalea the most luxurious, perched high on a cliff.
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Island price: From £750 per person, per week
How to get there: The nearest international airport is Pemba, which is accessible from South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
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Dodoma (Tanzania) – Pemba in a Hawker 800
- Seats: 8
- Flight time: 1hr 22mins
- Total aircraft charter: £23,600
4) The romantic one: Turtle Island, Fiji
Most private island offer beautiful beaches, but Turtle Island boasts a choice of 14 – where you can choose to swim, snorkel, fish or enjoy watersports.
With a specific focus on conservation of its wildlife, this island appeals to those seeking a serene and romantic place for holidays or luxury wedding travel.
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Island price: From £1,340 per couple, per night.
How to get there: The hotel team welcomes visitors at Fiji’s Nadi Airport, and organise transfers by seaplane.
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Sydney (Australia) – Nadi in a Citation Sovereign
- Seats: 8
- Flight time: 4hrs 15mins
- Total aircraft charter: £38,000
5) The tiny one: Isla Kiniw, Curaçao
With an area of only 1km², Isla Kiniw is the smallest island on our list. It’s located south east of the island of Curacao, in the Caribbean, and is popular as a luxury destination for parties, family reunions, and for business meetings.
The island’s property is equipped with 4 double bedrooms, a kitchen, a private beach and a tropical garden full of birds and iguanas.
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Island price: £2,210 per week
How to get there: The island is accessible only by boat, but lies just a few hundred metres from the coast of nearby Curacao.
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Fort-de-France – Curaçao International in a Cessna Citation II
- Seats: 7
- Flight time: 1hr 42mins
- Total aircraft charter: £6,670
6) The VIP one: Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives
While any private island offers a retreat, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island offers the ultimate luxury escapism. At the heart of the Maldives, your trip begins with a superyacht trip to reach one of the 6 stunning villas.
The island and its villas offers everything you would expect and more from one of the most desirable and exclusive islands in the world. Including a private spa with personal masseuse; plus yoga; pilates; and personal training for those looking for a little activity.
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Island price: An average of between £7,000 and £13,000 per night, for the entire island.
How to get there: Coco is reached by a private superyacht transfer from nearby Malé airport.
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Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Malé in a Phenom 300
- Seats: 7
- Flight time: 1hr 11mins
- Total aircraft charter: £28,700
7) The sporty one: Vomo Island, Fiji
Vomo Island is home to 28 villas and two private homes. In addition to relaxation at its beaches and spas, Vomo offers a wide range of sports and activities. Tennis, golf, volleyball, diving, windsurfing…there is something to occupy the most active of island-lovers.
This is probably the most suitable island for a luxury family holiday in our list. Learn more: Family flights by private jet.
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Island price: From £693 per couple, per night.
How to get there: Vomo is 15 minutes by helicopter from the international airport of Nadi.
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Auckland (New Zealand) – Nadi in a Hawker 800.
- Seats: 8
- Flight time: 2hrs 50mins
- Total aircraft charter: £51,000
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