Private jet cost
Malé (Maldives) → Abu Dhabi
A private flight from Malé (Maldives) to Abu Dhabi covers 1,641 nautical miles (3,038 km) and takes about 4h 02m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $34,983 – $51,052 one-way — about $10,754 per seat.
1,641 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 02m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,217 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 304 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 | 6h 55m | $27,678 – $40,972 | $43,412 – $57,630 | $49,212 – $70,230 | $8,581 | 992 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 29m | $25,646 – $36,616 | $40,378 – $51,746 | $46,578 – $65,146 | $7,783 | 1,050 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 57m | $33,164 – $47,859 | $52,406 – $67,874 | $59,906 – $84,874 | $10,128 | 1,779 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 02m | $34,983 – $51,052 | $54,743 – $71,658 | $63,743 – $92,658 | $10,754 | 2,217 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $42,148 – $61,464 | $65,998 – $86,330 | $76,498 – $111K | $12,952 | 2,590 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 47m | $52,784 – $81,616 | $82,822 – $115K | $95,322 – $147K | $16,800 | 3,174 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $64,531 – $99,357 | $101K – $140K | $116K – $179K | $20,486 | 4,190 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $104K – $186K | $164K – $262K | $185K – $327K | $36,256 | 8,326 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 Malé (Maldives)–Abu Dhabi non-stop
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5 h | 2,217 kg | $10,754 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 304 kg | Typically $365–$912 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1215 kg | Typically $1,519–$3,646 |
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.