Helicopter charter in Dubai.
Door-to-door helicopter flights from AED 5.8k to AED 17k per hour.
- Per hour
- AED 5.8k to AED 17k
- Seats
- 3 to 6
- Minimum
- About 1 hour
- Operators
- GCAA AOC
Helicopter charter in Dubai, explained.
Helicopters reach places jets cannot: helipads, private estates and city centres. Rates run about AED 5.8k to AED 17k per flight hour.
Most trips are under an hour. Operators charge a minimum flight time, plus positioning if the helicopter is based elsewhere.
Every flight is operated by GCAA-licensed operators. Landing sites need permission, which we arrange with the operator.
What people charter helicopters for.
Private flights over the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Marina and Abu Dhabi's corniche.
Between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the resorts of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, skipping the motorway.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, the Dubai World Cup and Dubai Airshow.
Aerial photography and film work with operators approved for it.
How far by helicopter from Dubai?
Typical flight times by twin or single-engine helicopter, with the starting price for the whole aircraft.
- Distance
- 32 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 34m
- From
- AED 5.8k
- Distance
- 45 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 40m
- From
- AED 5.8k
- Distance
- 48 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 41m
- From
- AED 5.8k
- Distance
- 60 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 47m
- From
- AED 5.8k
- Distance
- 65 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 49m
- From
- AED 5.8k
Estimated from straight-line distance and current helicopter rates, with a one-hour minimum. Excludes the airport departure fee and landing fees. Subject to weather and landing permission.
The most common charter helicopters in the UAE.
Counted from the national charter operator list. Which one flies your trip is subject to availability.
Helicopter pages.
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow long is a helicopter flight from Dubai?+
Sharjah is about 0h 34m; Al Ain is about 0h 40m; Abu Dhabi is about 0h 41m. Most operators bill at least one hour, plus positioning if the helicopter is based elsewhere.
Where do helicopters fly from in Dubai?+
Al Maktoum International, Dubai International, plus licensed heliports and approved private sites. The operator confirms the landing site when it quotes.
How much does a helicopter charter cost?+
About AED 5.8k to AED 17k per flight hour, depending on the helicopter.
Where can helicopters land?+
Approved helipads, airports and permitted private sites.
How many passengers fit?+
Typically 3 to 6, depending on weight and luggage.
Do helicopters fly at night?+
Some do under specific rules; most charters are daylight only.
What about weather?+
Flights depend on visibility and wind; the pilot makes the final call.
Keep planning.
Tell us where you are going.
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