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Al Bateen was Abu Dhabi's original international airport, opened in the 1960s close to the city. After commercial flights moved to the new Abu Dhabi International in 1982, the city field was redeveloped and reopened in 2008 as Al Bateen Executive Airport, dedicated to business and private aviation.

The airport has a single runway of about 3,200 metres, comfortably accepting business jets of every size in a dedicated executive setting. It sits at a very low elevation of around 16 feet above sea level.

Al Bateen is a dedicated executive airport, reserved for business and private aviation. There are no commercial crowds, just discreet, dedicated handling minutes from the centre of Abu Dhabi, the fastest arrival in the emirate.

Yes. AZI operates around the clock for private and corporate flights. We always check aircraft availability, crew duty limits, and the operating hours at your destination before confirming a departure time.

A confirmed aircraft can often be arranged within a few hours when one is positioned nearby, and same-day departures from Al Bateen are routinely possible. Booking two to three days ahead gives the widest choice of aircraft and the smoothest handling.

The ideal aircraft depends on three things: how far you are flying, how many are travelling, and the comfort you want for the time aloft. Light jets suit short regional hops, midsize and super-midsize aircraft handle medium legs with a full cabin, and heavy or ultra-long-range jets fly intercontinental sectors without a fuel stop. We curate the right class for each leg rather than the largest available.

Private charter is priced by the trip, shaped by aircraft category, flight time, positioning, airport fees, and crew duty. As a guide, a short light-jet hop sits in the lower thousands, while ultra-long-range intercontinental flights run well into five and six figures. From Abu Dhabi, where many sectors are long-haul, a heavy or ultra-long-range aircraft is often the sensible choice. We provide a clear, all-in quote with no hidden extras, so the figure you see is the figure you fly on.

Far less than you are used to. Through a private terminal you typically arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a calm private lounge, and board directly. Security and immigration are handled discreetly and without queues. For international departures from AZI the formalities are still completed, simply in a fraction of the time, which is much of the point.

Capacity is set by the aircraft rather than a fixed per-passenger rule, so it pays to tell us what you are bringing. Light jets are generous for a weekend; larger cabins comfortably carry full luggage for everyone aboard, plus golf clubs, skis, or other oversized items. Because Abu Dhabi trips often pair business with leisure, we plan baggage at the quoting stage and match you to an aircraft with the hold to suit, so nothing is left behind.

In most cases, yes, and gladly. One of private aviation's real pleasures is that well-behaved pets travel in the cabin beside you rather than in a hold. Each country sets its own entry rules on vaccinations, microchips, and paperwork, and the UAE is no exception, so we confirm requirements for both ends of the journey in advance. Share your travel companion's details early and we will handle the documentation so boarding is seamless.

As a dedicated executive airport, Al Bateen is built around private flights, so slots rarely create friction. Confirming the right timing and handling is part of what we manage for you.

It is among the best in the region for private travel. Al Bateen is reserved for business aviation, with a long runway and discreet, dedicated handling minutes from the centre of Abu Dhabi, the fastest, most private way in and out of the capital.

Chartering a private jet from Abu Dhabi costs from USD 30,500 for a short heavy jet hop up to USD 129,500 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. Message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

About USD 30,500 to USD 41,000 on a heavy jet, roughly 6h 09m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

As a rule of thumb, USD 6,000 to 10,000 on a light jet and USD 10,000 to 13,500 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Abu Dhabi covers roughly 1,300 km.

About 6h 24m wheels up to wheels down on a heavy jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Abu Dhabi is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.