DWC

Al Maktoum International opened on 27 June 2010 at Dubai South, near Jebel Ali, beginning with cargo before passenger flights followed in 2014. It is the centrepiece of a plan to build one of the largest airports in the world.

The airport has a single runway of about 4,500 metres today, easily accepting the largest aircraft flying, as part of a master plan for a far larger field. It sits at a low elevation of around 170 feet above sea level.

Al Maktoum currently has capacity for around 26.5 million passengers a year, with a master plan to expand toward 160 to 260 million, which would make it the world's largest airport. For now it is an uncongested alternative to Dubai International for private travel.

Yes. DWC is a true twenty-four-hour airport, with movements at every hour of the day and night. Late departures, early arrivals, and time-zone-driven schedules are all accommodated. 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 Dubai South are routinely possible. Booking two to three days ahead gives the widest choice of aircraft and the smoothest handling of slots, permits, and crew.

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 Dubai, 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 DWC 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 Dubai 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.

At a growing airport, slots allocate precise windows for arrival and departure so the runway can serve flights safely and on time. For a private trip this rarely creates friction, because securing the right slot is part of what we handle for you.

Yes. Al Maktoum pairs a long runway and round-the-clock operation with dedicated private-aviation handling and an uncongested site at Dubai South, an excellent alternative to Dubai International for longer or more flexible itineraries.

Chartering a private jet from Dubai costs from USD 18,500 for a short heavy jet hop up to USD 105,500 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 18,500 to USD 25,000 on a heavy jet, roughly 3h 54m 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 Dubai covers roughly 1,300 km.

About 6h 31m 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 Dubai 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.