Flying private to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports used by private jets, led by Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD) — 15 minutes from the centre, customs on site.
Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
10,499 ft · 15 min · customs · 24h
The Middle East's only dedicated business-jet airport, on Abu Dhabi island 15 minutes from the Corniche and ADGM. Uncongested, 24-hour and with modern FBO terminals; the 3,200 m runway handles anything up to a BBJ. Preferred for Formula 1 (Yas Marina, 30 minutes) and government-related visits.
Zayed International Airport OMAA
13,451 ft · 30 min · customs · 24h
Abu Dhabi's intercontinental hub (renamed Zayed International in 2024), 30 minutes from the city and 15 from Yas Island and Saadiyat. Royal Jet's terminal handles VVIP and widebody traffic; slots are coordinated. Al Bateen is closer to the centre for most business jets.
What it costs to fly to Abu Dhabi
| From | Distance | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way, 4 pax (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | 69 nm | 0h 33m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Doha Qatar | 163 nm | 0h 53m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Muscat Oman | 215 nm | 1h 04m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Bahrain Bahrain | 235 nm | 1h 08m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Riyadh Saudi Arabia | 424 nm | 1h 49m | Turboprop | $8,238 – $12,007 |
| Kuwait City Kuwait | 451 nm | 1h 55m | Turboprop | $8,589 – $12,539 |
| Jeddah Saudi Arabia | 861 nm | 2h 21m | Light jet | $16,414 – $23,679 |
| Baku Azerbaijan | 988 nm | 2h 39m | Light jet | $18,190 – $26,321 |
| Amman Jordan | 1,070 nm | 2h 51m | Light jet | $19,327 – $28,012 |
| Mumbai India | 1,074 nm | 2h 51m | Light jet | $19,390 – $28,105 |
| Tel Aviv Israel | 1,129 nm | 2h 59m | Light jet | $20,145 – $29,228 |
| Beirut Lebanon | 1,141 nm | 3h 01m | Light jet | $20,314 – $29,480 |
| Delhi India | 1,240 nm | 3h 15m | Light jet | $21,691 – $31,528 |
| Istanbul Turkey | 1,622 nm | 3h 50m | Super-midsize jet | $41,762 – $60,890 |
| Munich Germany | 2,466 nm | 5h 40m | Super-midsize jet | $59,638 – $87,475 |
| Milan Italy | 2,512 nm | 5h 39m | Large jet | $75,691 – $118K |
| Zurich Switzerland | 2,573 nm | 5h 46m | Large jet | $77,291 – $120K |
| Nice France | 2,575 nm | 5h 47m | Large jet | $77,333 – $121K |
| Geneva Switzerland | 2,652 nm | 5h 57m | Large jet | $79,370 – $124K |
| Paris France | 2,832 nm | 6h 20m | Large jet | $84,097 – $131K |
| London United Kingdom | 2,952 nm | 6h 35m | Large jet | $87,247 – $136K |
| London Luton United Kingdom | 2,973 nm | 6h 38m | Large jet | $87,806 – $137K |
| Lagos Nigeria | 3,126 nm | 6h 57m | Large jet | $91,804 – $143K |
| Singapore Singapore | 3,179 nm | 7h 04m | Large jet | $93,218 – $146K |
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