Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → Colombo
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo covers 1,791 nautical miles (3,316 km) and takes about 4h 22m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $37,642 – $55,007 one-way — about $11,581 per seat.
1,791 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 22m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.4h vs 7.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,404 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 332 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 27m | $29,628 – $43,924 | $46,412 – $61,702 | $52,212 – $74,302 | $9,194 | 1,069 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 53m | $27,332 – $39,085 | $42,972 – $55,151 | $49,172 – $68,551 | $8,302 | 1,127 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 19m | $35,253 – $50,966 | $55,620 – $72,160 | $63,120 – $89,160 | $10,777 | 1,907 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 22m | $37,642 – $55,007 | $58,834 – $77,113 | $67,834 – $98,113 | $11,581 | 2,404 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 12m | $45,328 – $66,193 | $70,889 – $92,852 | $81,389 – $118K | $13,940 | 2,809 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 07m | $56,726 – $87,864 | $88,886 – $123K | $101K – $155K | $18,074 | 3,441 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 57m | $69,307 – $107K | $109K – $150K | $124K – $189K | $22,026 | 4,541 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 12m | $112K – $200K | $176K – $282K | $197K – $347K | $38,983 | 9,028 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Abu Dhabi–Colombo non-stop
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.4 h | 2,404 kg | $11,581 |
| Airline, economy | 7.7 h | 332 kg | Typically $398–$995 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.2 h | 1326 kg | Typically $1,658–$3,979 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.