Private charter · Portsmouth, NH
Private charter to & from Portsmouth
Fly private to Portsmouth for a historic seaport, an excellent restaurant scene and easy access to the Seacoast and southern Maine
- PSM
- LWM
- KDAW
- SFM
Price a private flight from Portsmouth
Fly private in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, without the hub.
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- Airports
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- Passengers
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- Direct routes
Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in the country, a seaport at the mouth of the Piscataqua River where brick Federal-era buildings, colonial houses and wharves remain at the heart of daily life. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, across the river in Kittery, Maine, has served the Navy since 1800 and today maintains submarines, while the Pease International Tradeport, on a former Air Force base, hosts a growing roster of companies. Downtown is known for its restaurants, breweries and independent shops, and the surrounding Seacoast draws both visitors and new residents from Boston.
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease is just two miles from downtown, so flying private here is fast and convenient for business at the Tradeport or the shipyard, for summer homes in Rye and New Castle and for southern Maine destinations such as York and Kittery. Visitors stroll Market Square, tour the restored houses at Strawbery Banke, take harbor cruises to the Isles of Shoals and spend afternoons on the beaches of Rye and Hampton.
Airports
Charter to and from Portsmouth airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Portsmouth, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
PSM
Commercial airportPortsmouth International Airport at Pease
Portsmouth · KPSM
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,321 ft
LWM
Commercial airportLawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence · KLWM
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KDAW
Regional airportSkyhaven Airport
Rochester
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,201 ft
SFM
Regional airportSanford Seacoast Regional Airport
Sanford · KSFM
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,389 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Portsmouth
When to go. Summer is Portsmouth’s busiest season, with Prescott Park concerts, harbor cruises and beach days in Rye and Hampton. September and October are lovely, with warm days, cool nights, harvest menus and foliage up the rivers. Winters are cold, and the restaurant and theater scene keeps downtown lively, while spring arrives slowly along the water. Summer weekends book up early.
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Strawbery Banke Museum
Spread over 10 acres in the city’s oldest neighborhood, this outdoor history museum preserves more than 30 historic buildings, with gardens and costumed interpreters.
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Market Square
The heart of downtown is framed by brick buildings, cafés and shops, with the white steeple of North Church rising over the square.
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Prescott Park
On the waterfront, this park is known for its formal flower gardens and the Prescott Park Arts Festival, which stages outdoor concerts and theater in summer.
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Isles of Shoals
Seasonal boat trips leave Portsmouth Harbor for this rugged group of islands about seven miles offshore, home to a historic hotel on Star Island and a marine lab on Appledore.
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Odiorne Point State Park
In nearby Rye, rocky shoreline, tide pools and remnants of World War II coastal defenses surround the Seacoast Science Center.
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Wentworth by the Sea
This grand white hotel in New Castle, built in the 1870s and restored after years of neglect, overlooks the harbor and a marina, and has long been a Seacoast landmark.
Popular routes
Private flights from Portsmouth

Portsmouth Burlington
156 mi · about 55 min

Portsmouth Nantucket
128 mi · about 45 min

Portsmouth Stowe
139 mi · about 50 min

Portsmouth Bar Harbor
155 mi · about 55 min

Portsmouth Hanover
84 mi · about 30 min

Portsmouth Martha’s Vineyard
115 mi · about 40 min

Portsmouth Manchester
116 mi · about 40 min

Portsmouth Hyannis
100 mi · about 35 min

Portsmouth Killington
109 mi · about 40 min

Portsmouth Rockland
111 mi · about 40 min

Portsmouth Provincetown
76 mi · about 25 min

Portsmouth Montpelier
122 mi · about 40 min
Flights to Portsmouth
- Nantucket128 mi · about 45 min
- Martha’s Vineyard115 mi · about 40 min
- Hyannis100 mi · about 35 min
- Provincetown76 mi · about 25 min
- Pittsfield132 mi · about 45 min
- Great Barrington144 mi · about 50 min
- Springfield113 mi · about 40 min
- Plymouth76 mi · about 25 min
- Bar Harbor155 mi · about 55 min
- Rockland111 mi · about 40 min
- Bangor160 mi · about 55 min
- Augusta100 mi · about 35 min
Every route from Portsmouth
- Burlington156 mi · about 55 min
- Nantucket128 mi · about 45 min
- Stowe139 mi · about 50 min
- Bar Harbor155 mi · about 55 min
- Hanover84 mi · about 30 min
- Martha’s Vineyard115 mi · about 40 min
- Manchester116 mi · about 40 min
- Hyannis100 mi · about 35 min
- Killington109 mi · about 40 min
- Rockland111 mi · about 40 min
- Provincetown76 mi · about 25 min
- Montpelier122 mi · about 40 min
- Bangor160 mi · about 55 min
- Augusta100 mi · about 35 min
- Boothbay Harbor80 mi · about 30 min
- Pittsfield132 mi · about 45 min
- Great Barrington144 mi · about 50 min
- Greenville176 mi · about 1 hr
- Springfield113 mi · about 40 min
- Plymouth76 mi · about 25 min
Questions
Flying private in Portsmouth
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Portsmouth?
Littlebird flies in and out of Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM), Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM), Skyhaven Airport (KDAW), and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Portsmouth?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included, and you can book online in a few minutes.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Portsmouth?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Portsmouth?
Popular trips include Burlington (about 55 min), Nantucket (about 45 min), Stowe (about 50 min), and Bar Harbor (about 55 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Portsmouth, NH safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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