Private charter into DXB and DWC
The private route to Dubai
Charter flights into Dubai from London, Geneva, Paris, Riyadh, Doha, New York and beyond, quoted all-in by an advisor who plans the arrival as carefully as the flight.
All-in quotes
Each option comes as one figure, with taxes and airport and handling charges already in it.
Certificated operators
FAA Part 135 carriers or their foreign equivalents, named before you book.
Sized to the distance
Turboprops for Gulf hops through to ultra long range jets for New York nonstop.
No membership or deposit
Asking costs nothing, and one advisor stays with the trip until you land in Dubai.
By distance
How far, how long, which aircraft
Great-circle estimates for the smallest category that reaches Dubai nonstop with a comfortable margin. Winds, weight and routing change the real figure.
| From | Nonstop with | Est. time |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton | Large cabin jet (super-midsize at the edge) | 6h 45m |
| Paris Le Bourget | Large cabin jet (super-midsize at the edge) | 6h 30m |
| Geneva | Super-midsize jet | 6h 15m |
| Istanbul | Super-midsize jet (light and midsize at the edge) | 4h 00m |
| Riyadh | Turboprop | 2h 15m |
| New York Teterboro | Ultra long range jet | 12h 45m |
Arrival
DXB or DWC: choosing your airport
Dubai has two airports that welcome private aircraft. The right one depends on where you are staying and when you fly.
Dubai International
- Closest to Downtown, DIFC, Business Bay and Deira
- Private passengers use a dedicated business aviation terminal
- Slots and parking for private aircraft are tight at peak times
- Often the choice for short stays in the city centre
Al Maktoum International
- In Dubai South, toward Jebel Ali, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah
- Dedicated business aviation facilities with more room to park
- Slots are generally easier when DXB is congested
- Very busy during the Dubai Airshow in odd-numbered Novembers
Aircraft
Matched to the distance
Typical US-market hourly estimates before taxes and fees. Every trip to Dubai is quoted all-in.
Turboprop
Short Gulf hops, such as Doha to Dubai
- Seats
- 6–9
- Range
- ~1,800 nm
- Est. hourly
- $1,800–3,200
Light jet
Riyadh, Bahrain or Muscat nonstop; Europe with stops
- Seats
- 6–8
- Range
- 2,000–2,150 nm
- Est. hourly
- $3,500–5,500
Midsize jet
Cairo, Mumbai or Delhi nonstop
- Seats
- 7–9
- Range
- ~2,100 nm
- Est. hourly
- $4,500–7,000
Super-midsize jet
Geneva, Zurich, Milan or Nice nonstop
- Seats
- 8–10
- Range
- 3,200–4,000 nm
- Est. hourly
- $6,500–9,500
Large cabin jet
London and Paris nonstop with margin
- Seats
- 10–16
- Range
- 4,000–4,300 nm
- Est. hourly
- $8,500–13,000
Process
From first message to Dubai
Share the trip
Departure city, dates, passengers and anything the arrival should account for, from a villa on the Palm to a meeting in DIFC.
Receive options
Aircraft and operators suited to the distance, with flight time, any fuel stop and one all-in price for each.
Confirm
Sign the charter agreement naming the operating carrier; permits, slots and handling are then arranged with the operator.
Arrive
Pass through immigration in the business aviation terminal and continue into the city, with your advisor following the flight until you land.
Routes
Popular routes into Dubai
Approximate times for a typical aircraft. Choose a route to begin a quote with it filled in.
Timing
When to fly
Peak season
Warm days and cool evenings bring Dubai's busiest months. Book early for Christmas, New Year and major events, when slots and parking tighten.
Shoulder season
Hotter afternoons but easier availability, and often better value on aircraft as well as hotels.
Summer
Daytime heat regularly passes 40°C. Fewer people fly in, while many Gulf residents fly the other way to Europe.
UAE time is UTC+4 all year, with no daylight saving. National Day falls on 2 December; Ramadan and both Eids move about eleven days earlier each year; the Dubai Airshow fills DWC in November of odd-numbered years.
Standards
Operators you can check
We arrange flights; certificated operators fly them. US flights are operated under FAA Part 135, and flights from Europe or the Gulf under the operator's own air operator certificate, the foreign equivalent. Your quote names the operator so its credentials can be checked before you pay.
- ARGUSRatings built from safety history, pilot background and aircraft records, awarded at Gold, Gold+ and Platinum.
- WyvernAudits against the Wyvern standard; operators that pass may be listed as Wyvern Wingman.
- IS-BAOThe international code of practice for business aviation safety, with registration in three stages.
- Crew restLong flights to Dubai can exceed one crew's duty limit; we plan an extra pilot or a stop rather than stretch it.
Questions
Before you fly to Dubai
How long is a private flight from London to Dubai?
Roughly 6h30 to 7h30 nonstop in a large cabin jet, depending on winds and routing. A super-midsize jet can manage it nonstop when the load is light, but London sits at the edge of its range, so a short fuel stop is sometimes planned instead.
Should we land at DXB or DWC?
It depends on where you are staying and when you travel. DXB is closer to Downtown, DIFC and Deira but tight on slots and parking at busy times; DWC lies south-west, toward Jebel Ali, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, with more room for private aircraft. Your advisor recommends one for your dates.
Can we fly nonstop from New York?
Yes, in an ultra long range jet such as a Gulfstream G650ER or Global 7500, in about 12 to 13 hours. Large cabin jets usually need one fuel stop on the way.
What documents do passengers need for the UAE?
A passport for everyone on board, valid for the whole trip, and any visa required for each traveller's nationality. Entry rules differ by passport, so we confirm them for your group before departure.
Can pets come to Dubai?
Dogs and cats need a UAE import permit and up-to-date vaccination records, as well as the operator's agreement. Allow several weeks to prepare, and tell us about any pet when you request a quote.
What does a flight to Dubai cost?
Mostly a matter of hours. As a rough guide, a large cabin jet at an estimated $8,500–13,000 an hour, flying about seven hours from London, puts the flight time alone near $60,000–90,000 one way, before fees and repositioning. Your quote gives the exact all-in figure.
Who operates the aircraft?
A certificated direct air carrier: an FAA Part 135 operator for US flights, or a European or Gulf operator flying under its own air operator certificate. Private Jet to Dubai is a broker and names the operator before you book.
Are taxes and airport charges included?
Yes. Quotes include the landing, handling, navigation and passenger charges known when we quote, plus any applicable taxes. Anything that can only be known on the day is flagged.
Journal
Notes for the journey
Flying private to Dubai: what changes with distance
Why the aircraft, crew and cost change so much between a Gulf hop and a flight from London or New York.
Arriving in Dubai: business aviation terminals
DXB or DWC, immigration in the private terminal, documents and what happens between landing and the car.
Summer heat, peak season and holidays: timing a trip
How the calendar shapes availability, price and comfort, from December peaks to August heat.
Request a quote
Plan your arrival in Dubai
Tell us where you are flying from and when. A charter advisor will email aircraft options with one all-in price each.
- All-in quotes
- Operators named before booking
- No membership or deposit
- One advisor to landing