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Dubai Al Maktoum accepts aircraft up to the Long Range category. Here is which ones, what the flight costs from Paris, Geneva, London or Nice, and what you should know before booking.
Runway length available: 4,500 m. The middle column gives the length generally needed for take-off at maximum weight, at sea level.
| Category | Runway required | At Dubai Al Maktoum |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light JetCitation Mustang, Phenom 100 | 1,000 m | Lands here |
| TurbopropPilatus PC-12, King Air 350 | 800 m | Lands here |
| Light JetCitation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 1,100 m | Lands here |
| Midsize JetCitation XLS+, Learjet 60 | 1,400 m | Lands here |
| Super MidsizeChallenger 350, Longitude | 1,500 m | Lands here |
| Large JetChallenger 605, Legacy 600 | 1,750 m | Lands here |
| Long RangeGlobal 6000, Gulfstream G650 | 1,900 m | Lands here |
From lightest to largest, here are aircraft that the 4,500 m runway at Dubai Al Maktoum can take. Each page details the hourly rate, capacity and range.
Bottom of the range for a one-way flight, on the most economical category able both to cover the distance and to land on this runway.
7 of the 7 categories we charter are cleared for the 4,500 m runway — up to the Long Range. The table above details the runway length each category needs.
The main runway is 4,500 m long. The airport sits at 35 m elevation, which affects take-off distances in hot weather.
As a guide, from Paris Le Bourget expect around €46,300 in a Super Midsize for a 6 h 22 flight. Any route can be priced instantly in our estimator, no sign-up required.
Yes. At most European airports, aircraft and crew can be mobilised in around two hours. A single point of contact follows your flight from quote to landing.
On paper, 7 categories can land at Dubai Al Maktoum. In practice the choice comes down to three things: the number of passengers, the distance from your departure point, and above all what is actually available on the day of your flight.
The Very Light Jet category is the most economical of those that can use this runway. If your route exceeds its range, the category above becomes compulsory — at that point it is no longer a matter of comfort but of feasibility.
Give us your route and your date: we come back within the hour with three genuinely available aircraft options and a firm price.
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Data verified on 31 July 2026. The runway lengths required are indicative: the real distance depends on payload, temperature, elevation, wind and runway condition. The feasibility of a flight is always confirmed with the operator before any commitment.