The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk reflected in the pools

Private jet to Abu Dhabi

Al Bateen is the only airport in the Gulf reserved for business aviation, fifteen minutes from the Corniche, and Zayed International is ten minutes from Yas Marina. Tell us the dates and we confirm the aircraft, the airport and the price the same day.

Bank transfer or cryptoIndicative prices from 6 departure cities.

Airports
2 for private flights
From London
about 7 hours
One way from
$11,000 from Riyadh
Same day
Same day from the Gulf; 24 hours from Europe and the US
Border
Cleared in the private terminal
Pets
In the cabin

Landing in Abu Dhabi, fifteen minutes from the Corniche

Al Bateen is the default, a business airport on the island itself with immigration in the lounge and the Emirates Palace ten minutes away. Zayed International takes VIP airliners and is the closer airport for Yas Island, the circuit and Saadiyat. On Grand Prix weekend Al Bateen runs a slot programme and parking at both airports is allocated, so we book the slot and the Sunday-night return with the flight, weeks ahead.

The Abu Dhabi coast and islands from the air, turquoise water
Al Bateen to the Corniche is ten to fifteen minutes by car; Zayed International to Yas Marina, ten.

Private jet charter to Abu Dhabi: what it costs from each city

Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft, not per seat, in the smallest cabin that flies the leg comfortably. Flight, crew and fuel included; parking, repositioning and handling quoted once we know your dates. Where a full route page exists, the city links to it.

FromUsual airportsFlight timeCabinOne way from
Riyadh King Khalid to Al Bateen about 1 hour 45 Light jet $11,000
Mumbai Mumbai to Al Bateen about 3 hours Midsize jet $22,000
Geneva Geneva to Al Bateen about 6 and a half hours Super-midsize jet, one stop $46,000
Paris Le Bourget to Al Bateen about 6 hours 45 Super-midsize jet, one stop $46,000
London Farnborough or Luton to Al Bateen about 7 hours Super-midsize jet, one stop $47,000
New York Teterboro to Al Bateen or Zayed International about 12 and a half hours Ultra-long-range jet, one stop $160,000

Super-midsize jets from London, Paris and Geneva refuel once, adding about an hour; a heavy jet flies each leg non-stop from about $72,000. On Grand Prix weekend expect a premium of a quarter to a third on these prices and a return slot fixed at booking; the non-stop Global 7500 or G650ER from New York is quoted on request.

Priced in US dollars; flights within Europe in euros and flights into the UK in pounds sterling. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted.

A Falcon business jet taxiing past the grass on a clear day
Aircraft are based at both ends of the busy legs, so positioning is rarely the constraint.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk reflected in the pools
Two airports; Al Bateen for the city, Zayed International for Yas Marina and the largest cabins.
Quilted cream leather seats in a private jet cabin, daylight through the windows
The cabin is chosen around the party and the flight time.

Private jet airports in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has two airports for private flights. Al Bateen Executive sits on the island itself, fifteen minutes from the Corniche and the Emirates Palace, and takes everything up to an ultra-long-range jet. Zayed International handles VIP airliners and puts you ten minutes from Yas Marina and the circuit.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk reflected in the pools
Al Bateen is the Gulf's only dedicated business airport, fifteen minutes from the Corniche; Zayed International is ten minutes from Yas Marina.
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Al Bateen Executive

Best for
The Corniche, Saadiyat, the Emirates Palace
Drive
10 to 15 min to the Corniche, 30 min to Yas Island
FBO
Abu Dhabi Airports FBO terminal, DhabiJet

The only airport in the Gulf reserved for business aviation, on the island a few minutes from the hotels. Immigration and customs cleared in the lounge; parking is allocated by slot on Grand Prix weekend.

AUH

Zayed International

Best for
Yas Island, the circuit, VIP airliners
Drive
30 to 35 min to the Corniche, 10 min to Yas Marina
FBO
Royal Jet

Full customs and immigration in a dedicated VIP terminal, no weight limit and easier parking than Al Bateen. The natural airport for a race weekend on Yas.

Not sure which airport suits your day? Tell us where you are staying and we will choose.

Aircraft into Abu Dhabi

Light and midsize jets from Riyadh, Doha and Mumbai, heavy jets non-stop from London, Paris and Geneva, ultra-long-range cabins from New York into Al Bateen or Zayed International.

A Bombardier Global business jet on approach against a clear sky
Aircraft are drawn from operators at the destination as well as the departure city, so positioning is rarely the constraint.
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Light and midsize

Six to eight seats for Riyadh, Doha, Muscat and Mumbai. Into Al Bateen for the city, or Zayed International when the weekend is on Yas.

See the fleet
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Heavy jets

Twelve to fourteen seats and a stand-up cabin, non-stop from London in about seven hours and from Paris and Geneva in about six and a half. The Legacy 650 in our fleet is the usual first proposal.

See the Legacy 650
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Ultra-long-range

Thirteen to sixteen seats and a lower cabin altitude for the twelve hours from New York or the legs from Singapore and Hong Kong. The Gulfstream G650 makes London to Al Bateen in about six and a half hours.

See the Gulfstream G650
The golden arches of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night

Private jet to Abu Dhabi

Fly to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix

Send the dates, the party size and where you are staying. We come back with aircraft options, the slot at Al Bateen or Zayed International and a written price, usually within the hour.

When Abu Dhabi fills up

Abu Dhabi's season runs from November to April and peaks in one weekend. Aircraft based in the Gulf are spoken for a month before the Grand Prix, so that weekend is planned early.

  1. Late November to early December Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The season finale at Yas Marina. Al Bateen runs a slot programme, parking at both airports is allocated, and the return on the Sunday night is the hardest flight of the year to source.
  2. November Abu Dhabi Art Collectors and galleries arrive on Saadiyat in the fortnight before the race; a quieter week for the airports than for the hotels.
  3. Autumn and spring Louvre Abu Dhabi openings The major exhibitions open with a week of private arrivals from Paris and the Gulf.
  4. Ramadan and Eid The holy month and the two Eids Dates move each year. Regional traffic surges around the Eid holidays and Gulf-based aircraft are hard to source; daytime hours change in Ramadan.
  5. December to February The winter season The busiest three months for arrivals from Europe. Christmas and New Year on Saadiyat book out a season ahead.

On the ground in Abu Dhabi

Passport details go to the handler before you land, immigration is cleared in the lounge, and the car, the villa on Saadiyat and the paddock passes are arranged in the same conversation as the flight.

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Immigration and customs

Passport control and customs are cleared inside the private terminal at Al Bateen or the VIP terminal at Zayed International in a few minutes. UK, EU and US passport holders receive a visa on arrival; for other nationalities we confirm the requirement when we book.

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Travelling with a pet

Pets travel in the cabin. The UAE requires an import permit, microchip, vaccination record and health certificate in advance; we arrange the paperwork with the handler. Allow a week or two for the permit.

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The car

A chauffeured car meets the aircraft on the ramp at Al Bateen Executive or whichever airport you land at, and the driver knows the private terminal, not the commercial one.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet to Abu Dhabi cost?

It depends where you leave from. Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about $11,000 from Riyadh in a light jet, about $22,000 from Mumbai in a midsize jet, about $47,000 from London and about $46,000 from Paris in a super-midsize jet with one stop, and about $160,000 from New York in an ultra-long-range jet. Grand Prix weekend carries a premium. Repositioning, overnight parking and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates.

Which airport should I use for a private jet to Abu Dhabi?

Al Bateen Executive for the Corniche, the Emirates Palace and Saadiyat, ten to fifteen minutes away and reserved for business aviation. Zayed International for Yas Island and the circuit, ten minutes from Yas Marina, and for VIP airliners. On Grand Prix weekend the choice follows which slots are left. Each is described above with its drive time and handling agents.

Can I charter a jet to Abu Dhabi the same day?

From Riyadh, Doha or anywhere in the Gulf, usually yes: a light jet based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi can often depart within a few hours. From Europe or New York, twenty-four hours is the realistic minimum because of crew duty times and the landing permit. Grand Prix weekend is the exception: the slots go weeks ahead.

How long is a private jet flight to Abu Dhabi?

About 1 hour 45 from Riyadh, about 3 hours from Mumbai, about 6 and a half hours from Geneva, about 6 hours 45 from Paris, about 7 hours from London, and about 12 and a half hours from New York with one stop. Super-midsize jets from Europe stop once for fuel; heavy jets fly non-stop.

Do I need a visa to land in Abu Dhabi by private jet?

UK, EU and US passport holders receive a visa on arrival, stamped in the private terminal in a few minutes. For other nationalities we confirm the requirement when we book. Passport details go to the handler in advance, and the landing permit is arranged with the flight.

When is Abu Dhabi hardest to fly into?

The Grand Prix weekend in late November or early December, when Al Bateen runs a slot programme, parking at both airports is allocated and the Sunday-night departures are the hardest flights of the year to source. Then Abu Dhabi Art in November, the Louvre Abu Dhabi openings, the Eid holidays and the fortnight of Christmas and New Year. For the race we book the slot, the hotel and the return together, weeks ahead.

Can I pay for the charter with crypto?

Yes. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted. Tell us your preferred coin and we confirm the network and payment instructions with the contract.

Where would you like to fly?

Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.

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