Private jet cost
Dubai → Colombo
A private flight from Dubai to Colombo covers 1,775 nautical miles (3,288 km) and takes about 4h 20m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $37,373 – $54,606 one-way — about $11,497 per seat.
1,775 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 20m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.3h vs 7.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,385 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 329 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 23m | $29,430 – $43,625 | $46,108 – $61,290 | $51,908 – $73,890 | $9,132 | 1,061 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 51m | $27,161 – $38,835 | $42,710 – $54,807 | $48,910 – $68,207 | $8,250 | 1,119 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 17m | $35,041 – $50,651 | $55,295 – $71,726 | $62,795 – $88,726 | $10,712 | 1,894 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $37,373 – $54,606 | $58,420 – $76,561 | $67,420 – $97,561 | $11,497 | 2,385 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 10m | $45,006 – $65,714 | $70,394 – $92,192 | $80,894 – $117K | $13,840 | 2,787 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 05m | $56,327 – $87,232 | $88,272 – $122K | $101K – $154K | $17,945 | 3,414 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 55m | $68,823 – $106K | $108K – $149K | $123K – $188K | $21,870 | 4,506 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 10m | $111K – $199K | $175K – $280K | $196K – $345K | $38,707 | 8,957 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 Dubai–Colombo non-stop
Dubai: where you’d land
- Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) OMDW
Airport with private terminal · 14,764 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dubai International Airport OMDB
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 15 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) | 5.3 h | 2,385 kg | $11,497 |
| Airline, economy | 7.7 h | 329 kg | Typically $395–$986 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.2 h | 1315 kg | Typically $1,644–$3,946 |
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.