Private jet cost
Riyadh → Abu Dhabi
A private flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi covers 424 nautical miles (786 km) and takes about 1h 27m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $9,320 – $13,180 one-way — about $2,813 per seat.
424 nm
Great-circle distance
1h 27m
Flight time (very light jet)
2.4h vs 4.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
277 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 79 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 | Non-stop | 1h 49m | $8,238 – $12,007 | $13,089 – $17,120 | $18,889 – $29,720 | $2,531 | 261 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 1h 27m | $9,320 – $13,180 | $14,800 – $18,800 | $21,000 – $32,200 | $2,813 | 277 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 19m | $13,200 – $18,900 | $21,000 – $27,000 | $28,500 – $44,000 | $4,013 | 470 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 16m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 696 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 13m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 819 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 12m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,007 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 10m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,339 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 13m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 2,633 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 Riyadh–Abu Dhabi non-stop
Riyadh: where you’d land
- King Khalid International Airport OERK
Major hub · 13,796 ft runway · 35 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 (very light jet) | 2.4 h | 277 kg | $2,813 |
| Airline, economy | 4.8 h | 79 kg | Typically $120–$250 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.3 h | 314 kg | Typically $400–$943 |
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.