Private Jet from Dubai to London

Typically around 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours, depending on the aircraft, winds and routing. It usually takes longer than the London–Dubai direction because westbound flights tend to face headwinds. The time difference works in your favour: London is three hours behind Dubai in summer and four in winter, so a morning departure from Dubai lands around lunchtime or early afternoon London time, on the same day.

It depends on where you are going in London. Farnborough (FAB), a dedicated business aviation airport south-west of the city, works well for central and west London as well as Surrey and Hampshire. London Luton (LTN) lies to the north, London Biggin Hill (BQH) to the south-east and London Stansted (STN) to the north-east. Your advisor picks the arrival airport based on your final address, arrival time and aircraft, and arranges a car to meet you on landing.

Pet-friendly flights can be arranged, and on a private jet pets usually travel in the cabin with you, subject to the aircraft operator’s approval. The UK is strict, however: pets arriving by private aircraft are accepted only on approved routes and at approved airports, so the arrival airport must be chosen with this in mind. Requirements commonly include a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an official veterinary health certificate; a rabies blood test taken weeks or months ahead may also be needed, so start early.

That depends on the aircraft. The large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets typically chosen for this non-stop route have generous baggage holds, and on many of them the hold can be reached during the flight. Space and weight still have limits, especially with a full cabin on a long flight. Tell your advisor in advance how many suitcases you have and about bulky items such as golf bags, pushchairs or shopping, so the aircraft is matched to your party and nothing has to stay behind.

It depends on how long you are staying. A one-way price often includes positioning — the aircraft flying empty back to its base or on to its next trip — so for a stay of a few days, a return with the same jet can work out better value than two separate one-ways, even with crew overnight costs. For longer stays, two one-ways usually make more sense. Empty legs between the Gulf and Europe also come up from time to time. JETX.VIP can quote both options with no obligation.