Private jet charter in Eritrea
A flight from London to Eritrea ends on a plateau 2,335 metres above the sea, on a runway three kilometres long that the air force shares with civil traffic. It is not a routine destination, and this page says plainly what a British operator can arrange there and what depends on permits, advice and the passenger's own decision. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. For Eritrea that means an honest briefing before any quote, then a landing permit, handling and ground transport settled before the aircraft leaves Britain.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter to Eritrea depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from London Biggin Hill, an Embraer Praetor 600 to Asmara with no technical stop and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
What a private jet can and cannot do for Eritrea
Private Jets UK can quote a charter from Britain to Asmara, the capital, and the aircraft can reach it without a technical stop. Whether the trip should be made is a separate question, and the published advice is cautious. We set it out first, as the authorities give it.
The position published by the Foreign Office
– The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to within 25 kilometres of all of Eritrea's land borders, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Eritrea, which includes Asmara;
– Its security page says that tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are high and that the situation could change with little notice, that there are periodic reports of conscription surges and the mobilisation of reservists, and that military activity in the Red Sea is a response to Houthi activity. It reports no terrorism in Eritrea of late but says attacks cannot be ruled out;
– Foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel. Applications may take several days and are not always successful, and the British Embassy cannot always provide consular help in person outside the capital;
– The page records the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff, and travel insurance may not cover a trip made against Foreign Office advice, so the policy is read before the flight is booked.
The aviation side is quieter but not simpler. Asmara is an airport of entry with customs, yet it is also an air force base, and the listed hours cover only the working week. A landing permit and a parking slot are both mandatory. The permit is issued when the authority sees no political or security objection to the aircraft, the operator or the countries it flies between, so it can be refused for a non-technical reason.
nonstop from Britain on the aircraft in the tables below, subject to a landing permitquoted
made by the passenger against the Foreign Office wording above, with the insurer informedpassenger
within 25 kilometres of a land frontier, advised against in fullnot arranged
needs a government permit that the passenger applies for and that may be refusedpermit
no civil operator verified, so no internal sector is quotednot quoted
Addis Ababa and Djibouti are priced further down for comparison only. They are not a way into Eritrea: the land frontier is one of the borders the Foreign Office tells travellers to keep 25 kilometres away from.
How long does it take to fly to Eritrea?
The planned distance from London Biggin Hill to Asmara is 2,968 nautical miles, about 5,497 kilometres. A Praetor 600, the lowest-priced aircraft that flies it without landing, needs about 6 h 55 min gate to gate. Eritrea keeps East Africa Time, UTC+3, all year, so Asmara is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and two hours ahead of British Summer Time.
2,968 nautical miles planned, Praetor 600, nonstopabout 6 h 55 min
2,992 nautical miles planned, Praetor 600, nonstopabout 7 h
3,065 nautical miles planned, Praetor 600, nonstopabout 7 h 10 min
3,112 nautical miles planned, Praetor 600, nonstopabout 7 h 15 min
3,236 nautical miles planned, Praetor 600, nonstopabout 7 h 30 min
Why the planned distance is not the map distance
Operators choose tracks that stay clear of airspace their insurers and regulators advise against, so a planned distance is longer than the great-circle line. We quote the planned distance and never the map distance, so the figure in a quote is the price of the flight that will be flown.
The European safety agency publishes conflict zone bulletins for several states around the Red Sea, and we read the current list for the route at every enquiry. A Citation XLS+ has a range of about 2,100 nautical miles and cannot make the distance, and a Challenger 350 needs a stop in Cairo, which adds about an hour and puts the price at £55,850.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to Eritrea
Typical one-way prices from Britain, cheapest first. Asmara is the gateway this page is about, so most rows are Asmara from different British airfields and in different cabin sizes. Addis Ababa and Djibouti are shown for comparison only. Every figure includes any technical stop shown in the row:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Asmara 2,968 nm / 5,497 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £47,250 |
| London Biggin Hill - Addis Ababa 3,304 nm / 6,119 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £52,300 |
| London Biggin Hill - Djibouti 3,304 nm / 6,119 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £52,300 |
| London Luton - Asmara 3,000 nm / 5,556 km, nonstop |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £61,050 |
| Manchester - Asmara 3,112 nm / 5,763 km, nonstop |
Legacy 650 up to 13 |
from £66,850 |
| London Luton - Addis Ababa 3,337 nm / 6,180 km, nonstop |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £67,550 |
| Birmingham - Asmara 3,065 nm / 5,676 km, nonstop |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £77,350 |
| London Farnborough - Asmara 2,992 nm / 5,541 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G450 up to 13 |
from £79,500 |
| Birmingham - Djibouti 3,399 nm / 6,295 km, nonstop |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £85,350 |
| Edinburgh - Asmara 3,236 nm / 5,993 km, nonstop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £89,000 |
| London Farnborough - Addis Ababa 3,326 nm / 6,160 km, nonstop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £91,350 |
| Edinburgh - Djibouti 3,565 nm / 6,602 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £102,200 |
| London Luton - Asmara 3,000 nm / 5,556 km, nonstop |
Global 7500 up to 14 |
from £105,400 |
What these figures leave out
– From London Biggin Hill a Praetor 600 reaches Asmara for about £47,250, Addis Ababa for about £52,300 and Djibouti for about £52,300. The title price is the Asmara one;
– Massawa is listed as an airport of entry as well, and the same aircraft would be only about £100 cheaper there on distance alone. We do not anchor the page on it, because it is a military field with limited listed services, 115 kilometres by road from the capital;
– Handling and landing charges, the air navigation charge and the handler's fee for the permits are quoted on top. The figures are one-way and include the empty flight home.
Private jet flights from Asmara to neighbouring capitals
Some parties need another capital in the region after Asmara. The table gives the scale of each hop and is not a firm price, because a regional leg is quoted by the operator who will fly it, and a leg between states with tense relations needs written confirmation of what is permitted:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara - Massawa 37 nm / 69 km |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
about 35 min | from £5,300 |
| Asmara - Djibouti 348 nm / 644 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 1 h 20 min | from £7,200 |
| Asmara - Addis Ababa 394 nm / 730 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 1 h 25 min | from £7,850 |
| Asmara - Jeddah 399 nm / 739 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 1 h 25 min | from £7,900 |
| Asmara - Cairo 1,021 nm / 1,891 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
about 2 h 45 min | from £22,800 |
| Asmara - Dubai 1,145 nm / 2,121 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
about 3 h 05 min | from £25,200 |
Each state issues its own permit for named airports and dates. Whether the aircraft that brings you from Britain may also carry you between two foreign capitals is confirmed in writing for each trip. Scheduled carriers listed at Asmara include EgyptAir to Cairo, flydubai to Dubai, flynas to Jeddah and Turkish Airlines to Istanbul, and timetables change.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Asmara:
Long range and ultra-long range
The cabins with fuel in hand for a change of plan and a flat bed for a sector of seven hours.
Large cabins
The right size for a party of ten. Asmara is within their range without landing.
Mid-size and Praetor
The Praetor 600 is the lowest-priced aircraft we plan to Asmara without a stop. Smaller cabins need a technical stop or cannot make it.
Light jets and turboprops
Not for the journey from Britain. The runway at 2,335 metres of elevation also takes performance away from small aircraft.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Eritrea in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports in Eritrea: Asmara and the others
A foreign aircraft can land only at an airport named in its permit, and the permit is the first document in the file. Asmara is the airport where our flights go. The other two rows are listed because clients ask about the coast:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara International HHAS / ASM |
about 6 km south-west of the city, at 7,661 feet (2,335 metres) above sea level | One asphalt runway, 07/25, of 9,843 feet (3,000 metres), with ILS and VOR/DME approaches and fire category 8. The control tower is staffed round the clock, but the airport itself is listed as open Monday to Friday, 0400 to 0900 and 1100 to 1500 UTC, which is 0700 to 1200 and 1400 to 1800 local time. It is an airport of entry with customs and immigration, and handling is mandatory. Jet fuel is listed with a note to check stocks. Prior permission is listed for all flights and a parking slot is required alongside the landing permit. The field is shared with the Eritrean Air Force |
| Massawa International HHMS / MSW |
on the Red Sea coast, at 63 metres above sea level, about 115 km by road from Asmara | One asphalt runway, 07/25, of about 3,500 metres. A flight support company lists it as open round the clock with customs and immigration and jet fuel arranged through its team, while the public record describes a military and public field used by the air force, with private jets as its only civil traffic. We quote it only after the permit and the services are confirmed in writing |
| Assab HHSB / ASA |
a port in the Southern Red Sea region | Listed by a flight support company for landing permits and ground handling. We have not verified the runway, the hours, customs or fuel, and we do not quote sectors to it |
Handling at Asmara is listed with several flight support companies, among them JetPlus Aviation Services, Just Aviation and Sonic Jet. We confirm in writing who holds the ramp on your date. Crew visas are listed as issued on arrival and valid for up to 72 hours. Crew hotels listed at 10 to 15 minutes from the airport include the Asmara Palace, the Expo Hotel and the Albergo Italia.
Permits take a working week
The aviation authority is listed as open Monday to Friday, 0400 to 1500 UTC, and mostly closed at weekends except for urgent requests. A landing permit is valid for 24 hours, so a delayed departure can mean a new one, and a weekend arrival is a case for a written exception.
Thin air
At 2,335 metres a jet needs more runway and carries a smaller load than at sea level. The 3,000 metre runway is long, but heat and a full cabin can still limit departure weight.
Entering Eritrea: visa, health and what to carry
The Foreign Office entry page applies to British citizens on a full British passport. The Eritrean authorities set and enforce the rules, so it points readers to the Eritrean Embassy in the UK for anything unclear:
A visa is required, arranged through the Eritrean Embassy in the UK or the nearest Eritrean embassybefore departure
Valid for at least six months after arrival, with at least two blank consecutive pages for stampingevery passenger
You must always carry ID in the country, and a copy of the photo page of the passport is enoughat all times
Check the vaccines and certificates in the TravelHealthPro guide at least eight weeks before travel. A yellow fever certificate may be needed, depending on your circumstances8 weeks ahead
Declare foreign cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more. On leaving, show that foreign currency spent was exchanged at Himbol, the state exchange, or spent at an official hotel. No more than 1,000 nakfa may be taken outkeep receipts
Declare laptops, phones, cameras and other electronics, or they can be confiscated when you leavedeclare on arrival
Rules the Foreign Office stresses for visitors
Photographing government buildings and military sites is off limits, and you should ask before photographing anywhere security personnel are present. A permit is required to photograph the tank graveyard in Asmara. Stay away from areas close to security or military installations or activity.
A traveller who entered on an Eritrean identity card needs an exit permit from the Immigration Office in Asmara to leave, and dual nationals should carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement for the way back. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal, and convictions can lead to prison sentences. Street crime is a risk after dark.
Coming home is a flight into Britain: a General Aviation Report goes to the border authorities not earlier than 48 hours and not later than two hours before departure, and British and Irish citizens need no electronic travel authorisation for Britain. The first landing must be at an aerodrome that is regulated for customs, since a landing at an unregulated one carries a fine of £2,500.
Seasons, weather and the working calendar in Eritrea
Asmara is a highland city and behaves like one: warm by day, cool by night, and very different from the coast a few hours away by road.
The driest and coolest months in Asmara. Highs are about 22 to 24 degrees and nights fall to about 4 or 5 degrees. Little raincool, dry
The wet season. Asmara receives about 175 and 156 millimetres in the two months, around 60 percent of the year's rain, and cloud and storms can affect an arrivalrain
Massawa is a hot desert climate with a July daily high of about 41 degrees, and the Red Sea lowlands run from about 21 to 35 degrees in wintervery hot
Holidays matter because the aviation authority and the airport work to weekday hours. Independence Day on 24 May, Martyrs' Day on 20 June, Revolution Day on 1 September, Orthodox Christmas on 7 January and Epiphany, Timkat, on 19 January are fixed dates. Easter, the two Eids and the Birth of the Prophet move each year, and the dates are checked before a quote.
Visitors come mostly for Asmara itself. UNESCO inscribed it as a modernist African city, and its Italian-era buildings, among them the Fiat Tagliero and the Cinema Impero, are the main draw. A road and a rebuilt railway connect the capital with Massawa, whose old town on the islands of Basé and Taulud has the Imperial Palace and the 15th-century Sheikh Hanafi Mosque. Ferries from Massawa serve the Dahlak Islands. Massawa and the islands lie outside the capital's province, so each excursion needs the travel permit described above.
Flying to Eritrea with a dog or a cat
We do not know of an official route that lets a British pet enter Eritrea by private jet, and the published guidance is thin. The notes below come from a pet-travel information service that calls its own guidance sparse, so they describe what to expect and not what to rely on.
What the guidance says about the way in
An import permit issued in advance by the Ministry of Agriculture in Asmara, with a lead time of several weeks and no online portal, so the application goes through the embassy or the Ministry. An ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given from 12 weeks of age and at least 21 days before travel, and a health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within about ten days of arrival. Quarantine is not listed when the documents are complete, but an animal can be inspected, held or refused if they are not.
Asmara International is the only entry airport named. Cats are listed as needing a rabies antibody blood test taken at least 90 days before travel, while the same source says a dog does not. The sources contradict each other on several points, so the entry airport and the paperwork are confirmed in writing for your dates before the animal is booked.
The way home is stricter than the way out. As we understand the position, Eritrea is not on Britain's list of countries from which a pet comes in on simpler terms. From an unlisted country a dog or a cat needs a Great Britain pet health certificate and a rabies blood test, taken at least 30 days after the vaccination with a result of 0.5 IU/ml or higher, followed by a wait of three months from the sample date. A dog also needs a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival, and an animal that does not meet the rules can be quarantined for up to four months. The blood test stays valid while the vaccinations are current, so the sample is best taken at home months before the trip.
Other destinations, and the general rules for travelling with an animal on a private jet, are set out on our flying with pets guide.
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a flight the operator has to make anyway, with the cabin vacant, and so it is priced low rather than flown for nothing. On a sector this long the saving in cash is large, and so is the catch.
Why empty legs to Eritrea are scarce
– Few operators fly there, so there are few aircraft that need to come back from Asmara or go out to it;
– A permit goes with the date and the airport, so a leg that moves by a day can mean a new permit, and a weekday-only airport leaves little room to move;
– The aircraft is seldom in the right place: a leg from Addis Ababa to Biggin Hill suits a client in Addis Ababa and not one in Asmara.
Clients who offer a week instead of a day match most often. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. The table shows what a leg on these sectors would cost at roughly 42 percent of a fresh charter, and it is an illustration of the scale and not a list of legs on offer:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (London Biggin Hill) - Asmara | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £19,850 |
| Addis Ababa - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £21,950 |
| Asmara - UK (London Luton) | Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £25,650 |
| Asmara - UK (Manchester) | Legacy 650 | 13 seats | £28,100 |
| UK (London Luton) - Addis Ababa | Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £28,350 |
| UK (Birmingham) - Asmara | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £32,500 |
| Djibouti - UK (London Farnborough) | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £38,400 |
The price covers the whole aircraft, not a seat: a Legacy 650 from Asmara to Manchester with six aboard comes to about £4,700 a head.
Helicopter charter
We have not verified a civil helicopter operator in Eritrea, so we do not arrange helicopter charter there. The Foreign Office tells visitors to keep away from military sites and activity and to ask before photographing wherever security personnel are present, and low flying and aerial photography would meet both limits at once. Excursions to the coast and the islands are made by road, rail and ferry once the permit is in hand.
Flights from the UK to Eritrea
London sends most of the traffic on this route, with Manchester, Birmingham and the Scottish airfields behind it; the price table higher up covers thirteen pairings across Asmara, Addis Ababa and Djibouti. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
Charters to Eritrea from the booking notes: six typical trips
The six trips below are typical jobs assembled from booking notes with the details changed, so none of them is one named client or one date.
ASMARA · THE LOWEST-PRICED WAY IN
Two engineers on a short site visit
London Biggin Hill - Asmara, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 6 h 55 min · 4 pax
They had assumed a stop on the way, but the Praetor 600 flies the sector without landing. The visas and the landing permit came first, and the departure was set for a weekday morning to land inside the airport hours.
ASMARA · A FAMILY VISIT
Three generations flying out to see relatives
London Farnborough - Asmara, Gulfstream G450 nonstop, about 6 h 50 min · 9 pax
Two of the party were dual nationals, so we checked which passport each would use to enter and leave, because a traveller who enters on an Eritrean identity card needs an exit permit.
A REQUEST FOR MASSAWA
A client who wanted to land on the coast
Quoted for Asmara, Massawa only on written confirmation · 3 pax
Massawa is listed with customs, but it is an air force field and its services are not verified. We quoted Asmara, with Massawa as an option if the permit and the handling were confirmed in writing, and the client drove to the coast on a government permit.
A REQUEST FOR A COMPARISON
A buyer who asked whether Addis Ababa was easier
London Biggin Hill - Addis Ababa, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 7 h 40 min · 3 pax
We priced both and said that Addis Ababa is a different country with its own advice. He kept the Asmara request.
PETS · A DOG ON A LONG RELOCATION
A relocation with one dog
London Luton - Asmara, Challenger 605 nonstop, about 7 h · 2 pax and one dog
The import permit came first, because it took longer than the flight. The way home needs a blood test and a three-month wait, so the sample was taken before the dog left.
EMPTY LEG · HOMEWARD FROM ASMARA
A flexible return after a long stay
Asmara - London Luton, Challenger 605 empty leg, about 7 h · 5 pax
Offering a week in place of a date is what made this one work. The client paid about £25,650, roughly 42 percent of a fresh one-way charter on the same sector.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Eritrea
1Can a private jet from the UK land in Asmara?
Yes, in principle. Asmara International is an airport of entry with customs, and Private Jets UK can quote the sector nonstop. A landing permit and a parking slot are both mandatory, the airport is listed as open on weekdays only, and the Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the country.
2What does the Foreign Office say about travel to Eritrea?
It advises against all travel to within 25 kilometres of all of Eritrea's land borders and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country. It describes tensions with Ethiopia as high, says the situation could change with little notice, and requires foreign nationals to apply for a permit to travel outside the Asmara province.
3How much does a private jet to Eritrea cost?
From about £47,250 one way from London Biggin Hill to Asmara on a Praetor 600, nonstop. Addis Ababa costs about £52,300 on the same aircraft, for comparison. Handling, permits and airport charges are quoted on top.
4How long does the flight take?
About 6 hours 55 minutes from London Biggin Hill to Asmara in a Praetor 600, without a technical stop. Eritrea keeps UTC+3 all year, three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
5Do British citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Yes. The Foreign Office says you must have a visa to enter Eritrea, and your passport must be valid for at least six months after arrival with two blank consecutive pages. Foreign nationals also need a permit to travel outside the Asmara province.
6Can my dog or cat travel with me to Eritrea?
Possibly, with planning. The guidance we have found asks for an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, a microchip, a rabies vaccination and a health certificate, and the sources disagree on details. Coming home, a dog or a cat from an unlisted country needs a rabies blood test and a three-month wait. We confirm the paperwork in writing before the flight.