Turboprop destination
Private Charter toLord Howe Island
- New South Wales, Australia
- Fly into Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
Flying private to Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island has a short runway in the middle of the island, too short for jets. Private flights use turboprops such as the Beechcraft King Air, which fly direct from Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle or the Gold Coast in around two to three hours.
Landings need permission from the island in advance, and the approach is exposed to the Tasman Sea: strong crosswinds and low cloud can delay or divert a flight, so leave slack around your dates. Fuel on the island is limited, which the operator plans for.
The island also limits how many visitors can stay at one time, so the lodge or house comes first and the flight second. Once there, you get around by bike and on foot; there is almost no car traffic.
Can a jet land?
No. The runway is too short for private jets. Charter flights to Lord Howe Island use turboprops such as the King Air, direct from Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle or the Gold Coast.
If you are flying in from further away, fly a jet to Sydney or Brisbane and switch there to a turboprop for the island; we time the two flights together.
Flight times to Lord Howe Island Airport
Estimated time in the air non-stop, in the smallest turboprop that makes the distance with passengers and reserves.
| From | Distance | Flight time | Aircraft (example) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) | 785 km | 2h 45m | Piper PA-31 Chieftain |
| Brisbane (BNE) | 739 km | 2h 35m | Piper PA-31 Chieftain |
| Newcastle (NTL) | 696 km | 2h 25m | Piper PA-31 Chieftain |
| Gold Coast (OOL) | 655 km | 2h 20m | Piper PA-31 Chieftain |
Before you book
- Confirm your accommodation before the flight: visitor numbers on the island are capped, and a seat on a plane is no use without a bed.
- Keep baggage light and soft: turboprops carry less than jets, and the operator will ask for weights.
- Build in a spare day at either end: weather at the island decides when you land and leave.
Best time to go: September to May for warm water and snorkelling; winter (June to August) is quieter and cooler, with more chance of wind delays.
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