Dubai · Al Maktoum DWC · Dubai International DXB
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Dubai.
Private jet charter and hire in Dubai, with live one-way prices from $12,189 and confirmed operator quotes, usually within the hour.
A private jet in Dubai flies from one of two airports. Al Maktoum International (DWC), in Dubai South, is where much of the business aviation happens; Dubai International (DXB) is closer to the centre but shares its runways with one of the world's busiest airline operations.
Short Gulf sectors such as Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Dubai to Doha and Dubai to Riyadh suit light and midsize jets. Europe is a single heavy-jet leg: Dubai to London, Dubai to Paris and Dubai to Nice all fly nonstop.
Private jet hire in Dubai: how it works
Private jet hire and private jet charter are the same thing: you book the whole aircraft, with its crew, for your own trip and your own timetable. In Dubai that usually means Al Maktoum or Dubai International, depending on where you are staying and how far you fly.
- Price the trip. The estimate below returns live one-way prices by aircraft class for your route and passenger count in seconds.
- Get confirmed options. Operators in the Villiers network quote real, available aircraft for your dates, usually within the hour.
- Fly. You arrive at the private terminal, clear security and passport control there and walk to the aircraft.
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Price a flight from Dubai.
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Private jet routes from Dubai.
| Route | Flight time | From, one way | Cabin priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private jet Dubai to Abu Dhabi | 25m | $12,189 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Doha | 50m | $18,756 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Riyadh | 1h 25m | $29,987 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Tel Aviv | 3h 00m | $74,613 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Athens | 4h 30m | $107,621 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Nice | 6h 25m | $151,234 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to London | 7h 20m | $172,493 | Heavy jet |
| Private jet Dubai to Paris | 7h 00m | $164,662 | Heavy jet |
Live one-way prices for four passengers, refreshed from the market. Each price is for the least expensive cabin that flies the sector nonstop; your dates can move it either way, and the estimate above prices them exactly.
Dubai's private jet airports.
Distances are to Downtown Dubai in a straight line. Road times are typical ranges and grow at peak hours.
Al Maktoum International DWC / OMDW
About 35 km from Downtown Dubai, in Dubai South, roughly 40 to 45 minutes by road. Home to the Dubai Airshow and the MEBAA business-aviation show, with dedicated executive terminals.
Dubai International DXB / OMDB
About 11 km from Downtown Dubai, usually 15 to 25 minutes by road. The closest option to the centre, with private terminals, but slots and ramp space compete with a very large airline schedule.
Abu Dhabi AUH / OMAA
An alternative for trips that start or end in the capital.
When Dubai is busiest.
Leisure demand follows the weather: the cooler months, roughly October to April, are the busy season, and summer heat thins it out. Event weeks add their own peaks, among them the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum in November of odd-numbered years, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the Formula 1 season, and New Year. Book those dates early; aircraft positioned in the Gulf go first.
Questions
Private jet Dubai, answered.
Which Dubai airport do private jets use?
Both Al Maktoum International (DWC) and Dubai International (DXB) handle private jets. Al Maktoum, in Dubai South, has dedicated executive terminals and less airline traffic; Dubai International is closer to the centre.
How much does it cost to hire a private jet in Dubai?
It depends on the destination, the aircraft and your dates. The route table on this page shows live one-way prices from Dubai for four passengers, and the estimate prices your exact trip in seconds.
Is private jet hire the same as private jet charter?
Yes. Both mean booking a whole aircraft with its crew for your own trip, on your own schedule.
How long is a private flight from Dubai to London?
Dubai to London is about 2,986 nautical miles, roughly 7 hours 20 minutes of block time nonstop in a heavy jet. Smaller jets would need a fuel stop on the way.
Can I fly from Dubai on an empty leg?
When an aircraft has to reposition out of Dubai it is often offered at a reduced price. Empty legs are listed daily on our live board; the date and aircraft are fixed by the operator.
Dubai, on your schedule.
Confirmed aircraft options for any Dubai departure, usually in your inbox within the hour.