Entry tier · King Air, Phenom 300
The Class That Reaches The Short Runways
Four to eight seats, from USD 2,500 per flight hour. Under three hours it is the right aircraft; over three hours it stops being one.
- 4–8 seats
- Turboprop through light jet
- USD 2,500–3,500
- Per flight hour, light jet
- Under 2–3 hrs
- The sector length this tier is built for
- Shorter strips
- Runways a jet cannot use
As of August 2026
Two aircraft, one tier
Turboprop Or Light Jet
| Cabin class | Seats | Per hour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop — King Air | 6–8 | Below light-jet rates | Short domestic and island hops |
| Light Jet — Phenom 300 | 4–7 | USD 2,500–3,500 | Sub-3-hour business shuttles |
Figures as published in the fleet section of the homepage, as of August 2026. Every leg is quoted individually.
Why this tier gets picked
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Runway flexibility is the real advantage
A King Air operates comfortably on shorter runways across Indonesia, which is what opens up regional island access the jets simply cannot reach.
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Frequency over comfort
The Phenom 300 suits high-frequency pairings like Jakarta–Bali, where the point is departing when you want rather than the size of the cabin.
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Cheapest per hour, not per seat
At 4–7 seats the per-person figure only works if the cabin actually fills. A half-empty light jet is not cheaper than a full midsize.
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Baggage is the first limit you hit
Allowance comes from weight-and-balance, not a fixed number. Moderate luggage is the assumption; name anything oversized in the request.
When to step up
Three Signs You Have Outgrown This Tier
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The sector passes three hours
Beyond that the cabin starts costing you more in comfort than it saves in rate. Midsize and super midsize cut block time as well as adding room.
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There are more than seven of you
Seven is the ceiling on a light jet and eight on a King Air. Past that the class is decided for you.
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Baggage stops being moderate
Golf bags, instruments, sports or filming equipment push a light jet past its weight-and-balance envelope well before it runs out of seats.
Questions
Light Jets, Answered
What does a light jet to Bali cost?
Around USD 2,500–3,500 per flight hour as of August 2026. On a Jakarta–Bali sector of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes that is the lowest entry point of any class serving Bali.
Is a turboprop really suitable?
For domestic or short regional hops with 4–7 passengers and moderate luggage, often yes — and it can be more economical per hour than a jet. For longer routes or tight schedules, stepping up to a light or midsize jet saves meaningful travel time.
What is included?
Aircraft, crew, fuel for the planned routing, standard catering and basic handling at both ends. Positioning, upgraded catering, ground transfers and any special services are itemised separately.
Can it reach the smaller Indonesian islands?
That is the class's main argument. A King Air handles shorter runways that heavier types cannot, which is what makes onward legs to places like Labuan Bajo or Sumba practical on the same trip.
Short Sector, Small Cabin, Quick Answer
Route, date and passenger count. On this tier availability moves fast, so an early request usually means a better aircraft rather than a better price.