Private jet cost
Basel → Riyadh
A private flight from Basel to Riyadh covers 2,295 nautical miles (4,250 km) and takes about 5h 17m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $56,018 – $82,091 one-way — about $17,264 per seat.
2,295 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 17m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.3h vs 8.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,543 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 425 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 | 2 fuel stops | 10h 00m | $39,814 – $58,881 | $62,499 – $82,892 | $68,299 – $95,492 | $12,337 | 1,435 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 00m | $37,123 – $52,954 | $58,497 – $74,902 | $64,697 – $88,302 | $11,260 | 1,532 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 31m | $42,278 – $61,413 | $66,428 – $86,570 | $73,928 – $104K | $12,961 | 2,338 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 16m | $54,433 – $79,003 | $85,590 – $111K | $94,590 – $132K | $16,680 | 3,448 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 17m | $56,018 – $82,091 | $87,336 – $115K | $97,836 – $140K | $17,264 | 3,543 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 11m | $69,979 – $109K | $109K – $152K | $122K – $184K | $22,356 | 4,340 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 59m | $85,364 – $132K | $133K – $185K | $148K – $224K | $27,205 | 5,723 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 17m | $137K – $248K | $216K – $347K | $237K – $412K | $48,152 | 11,389 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 Basel–Riyadh non-stop
Basel: where you’d land
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg LFSB
Airport with private terminal · 12,795 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Riyadh: where you’d land
- King Khalid International Airport OERK
Major hub · 13,796 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.3 h | 3,543 kg | $17,264 |
| Airline, economy | 8.8 h | 425 kg | Typically $510–$1,275 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.3 h | 1700 kg | Typically $2,125–$5,100 |
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.