Private jet charter to Iran
Enquiries about Iran reach us from families with relatives there, from engineers and from business travellers, and each deserves a straight answer before anyone asks for a quote. A private flight arranged from London to an Iranian airport is not something we can offer while the published advice stands, and this page explains why in plain terms. It also sets out what Private Jets UK does instead: the flight to the cities from which Iran is reached. 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.
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 towards Iran 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, a Cessna Citation CJ3+ to Istanbul 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 Iran
Private Jets UK does not arrange charters that land at Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Kish or any other airport in Iran, and it does not plan routes through Iranian airspace. The reasons are published by the bodies that govern the passengers, the aircraft and the insurance, and they are listed here so that nobody pays for a quote that cannot be flown.
Why a British-arranged charter does not fly into Iran
– The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to Iran. It says British and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, detention and questioning, that a British passport or perceived links to the United Kingdom can be reason enough, and that no face-to-face consular assistance is possible in an emergency. Travel insurance can be invalidated by travel against its advice;
– The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a conflict zone information bulletin for the Tehran flight information region (OIIX). It rates the risk to civil flights as high at all altitudes and recommends that operators do not operate in that airspace at any altitude or flight level, citing the chance of hostilities resuming, a heightened air defence alert and the risk of misidentification, and closures that may not be notified in time;
– The United Kingdom's aeronautical information publication recommends that UK civil air operators do not enter the Tehran flight information region, citing anti-aircraft weaponry and heightened military activity. The American regulator prohibits US operators from overflying it, and several European states have issued notices to airmen to the same effect;
– Money and permissions are a separate barrier. Britain has announced the ending of direct air services between the two countries and keeps sanctions on Iran, as do the United States and a number of other states. Sanctions reach payment, fuel and handling services, insurance and spare parts, and a US-registered aircraft needs a licence from the American authorities that is issued case by case and, in the published guidance, is not generally granted for business meetings.
The bulletin for Tehran applies at every altitude, so the argument heard for some other regions, that a high-level crossing is allowed while a landing is not, does not apply here. Aircraft that bypass Iran fly around it, and we plan our routes the same way.
any airport, including Tehran Imam Khomeini, Mehrabad, Kish, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan and Tabriznot arranged
the bulletins advise operators against it at all altitudes, so our routes keep clear of itnot planned
London to Istanbul, Yerevan, Baku or Dubai, priced in the tables belowquoted
a scheduled service or a land route that the passenger books, on their own judgement and insurancenot our charter
If your plans take you into Iran against Foreign Office advice, that is a decision for you and your insurer, and a policy can be invalidated by it. The Foreign Office adds that Iranian airspace may close at short notice, that air, sea and land routes are controlled by the Iranian authorities and that ports and borders may close without warning. Our part is the first and longest stretch: a comfortable aircraft to a gateway that works, with permits, handling and ground transport settled before departure. The positions above are read from the published sources at every enquiry, because they are reissued.
How long does it take to fly towards Iran?
The straight line from London to Tehran is about 2,464 nautical miles, which a Praetor 600 would cover in roughly 6 h if an approach were open. It is a reference figure, because that sector is not flown. The times that matter are those to the gateways. Iran keeps a time zone three and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time all year, without a daylight saving change, and its neighbours differ: Istanbul is three hours ahead, and Yerevan, Baku and Dubai four. These are the sectors from London Biggin Hill on the lowest-priced aircraft that can fly them, gate to gate:
1,376 nautical miles planned, the closest gateway and the lowest-priced, on a light jet without landingabout 3 h 40 min
2,120 nautical miles planned, the shorter of the two Caucasus sectors, planned on a light jet with one stop in Istanbulabout 6 h 05 min
2,381 nautical miles planned, on the Caspian shore, with one stop in Istanbul on a light jetabout 6 h 40 min
3,067 nautical miles planned, on the far shore of the Gulf, which needs a mid-size or larger cabinabout 7 h 10 min
Why the planned distance is not the map distance
Operators choose tracks that stay clear of the airspace their insurers and regulators advise against, so a planned distance is usually longer than the great-circle line. We quote the planned distance, so the figure in a quote is the price of the flight that will actually be flown.
For Yerevan and Baku a light jet reaches the gateway in two sectors with a technical stop in Istanbul, which gives 2,120 and 2,381 nautical miles. A Praetor 600 flies both without landing, in about 4 h 50 min and 5 h 20 min, at a higher price.
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 towards Iran
Typical one-way prices from Britain, cheapest first, to the four gateways. Every figure includes the technical stop shown in the row:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Istanbul 1,376 nm / 2,548 km, nonstop |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
from £17,800 |
| London Luton - Istanbul 1,400 nm / 2,593 km, nonstop |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £22,350 |
| London Farnborough - Istanbul 1,406 nm / 2,604 km, nonstop |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £22,450 |
| Birmingham - Istanbul 1,461 nm / 2,706 km, nonstop |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £23,250 |
| Manchester - Istanbul 1,497 nm / 2,772 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £25,000 |
| London Biggin Hill - Yerevan 2,120 nm / 3,926 km, via Istanbul |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £26,300 |
| London Biggin Hill - Baku 2,381 nm / 4,410 km, via Istanbul |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £29,350 |
| Edinburgh - Istanbul 1,589 nm / 2,943 km, nonstop |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
from £31,050 |
| London Luton - Yerevan 2,037 nm / 3,773 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £33,150 |
| London Farnborough - Baku 2,260 nm / 4,186 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £36,550 |
| London Stansted - Dubai 3,066 nm / 5,678 km, nonstop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £48,700 |
| Manchester - Dubai 3,176 nm / 5,882 km, nonstop |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £64,450 |
| Edinburgh - Dubai 3,245 nm / 6,010 km, nonstop |
Gulfstream G450 up to 13 |
from £85,900 |
What these figures leave out
– The gateway moves the price more than the airfield you leave from. From London Biggin Hill a Citation CJ3+ reaches Istanbul for about £17,800, and a Citation XLS+ for about £22,000. A Phenom 300E reaches Yerevan for about £26,300 and Baku for about £29,350, each with a stop in Istanbul. Dubai starts at about £48,700 from London Stansted on a Praetor 600. Istanbul anchors this page as the lowest-priced;
– Handling and landing charges at the gateway, permits and the handler's fee for them are quoted on top. The figures are one-way and include the empty flight home.
Private jet flights between the gateways
Some parties split the journey: a few days in Istanbul, then Baku or Dubai. Istanbul to Yerevan is 744 nautical miles, Istanbul to Baku 1,005, Istanbul to Dubai 1,702. The figures show the scale of each hop and are not a firm price, because a regional leg is quoted by the operator who will fly it:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul - Yerevan 744 nm / 1,378 km |
Citation Latitude up to 9 |
about 2 h 10 min | from £15,900 |
| Baku - Dubai 990 nm / 1,833 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
about 2 h 40 min | from £22,200 |
| Istanbul - Baku 1,005 nm / 1,861 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
about 2 h 45 min | from £22,500 |
| Istanbul - Dubai 1,702 nm / 3,152 km |
Gulfstream G450 up to 13 |
about 4 h 10 min | from £47,000 |
Whether the aircraft that brings you from Britain may also carry you between two foreign cities is confirmed in writing for each trip; where it may not, a local operator flies the regional leg.
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 the gateways:
Long range and ultra-long range
The cabins that fly from Britain to Dubai without landing, with a flat bed for a sector of seven hours.
Large cabins
The right size for a party of ten. Istanbul, Yerevan and Baku are within their range without landing.
Mid-size and Praetor
The Praetor 600 is the lowest-priced aircraft we plan to Dubai without landing, and it reaches Yerevan and Baku nonstop.
Light jets and turboprops
The Citation CJ3+ anchors the Istanbul price. Yerevan and Baku need a stop in Istanbul on a light jet.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight towards Iran 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 for Iran: the gateways and the Iranian fields
A foreign aircraft can land only at the airports named in its permit, and the permit is the first document in the file. The first four rows are where our flights go. The rest are listed so that the picture is complete:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport IST / LTFM |
about 40 km from the centre, five runways, the longest of 4,100 metres | Open round the clock with customs, and slots are needed. Jetex and iGA run a private terminal with separate passport and security checks. Our lowest price is built on it. Sabiha Gokcen (SAW / LTFJ), about 32 km away on the Asian side, is the alternative, with slots and handling mandatory |
| Yerevan Zvartnots EVN / UDYZ |
about 10 km west of the city, one runway of 3,850 metres | Open round the clock for customs and immigration. Private and charter flights of up to 30 seats go through the VIP lounge, with its own passport, security and customs posts. The airport has one runway only, so a diversion plan goes into every flight |
| Baku Heydar Aliyev GYD / UBBB |
about 20 km north-east of the centre, runways of 4,000 and 3,200 metres | Open round the clock. ASG Business Aviation runs a separate terminal with 30 stands and customs and immigration on site. A landing permit and a parking slot are both mandatory |
| Dubai Al Maktoum DWC / OMDW |
about 38 km south-west of the city | A runway of 4,500 metres, open 24 hours with customs round the clock. Jetex, ExecuJet and DC Aviation Al-Futtaim are listed as FBOs. Dubai International (DXB / OMDB), about 4 km east of the city, suits a programme in town |
| Tehran Imam Khomeini IKA / OIIE |
about 35 km south-west of the city, at 1,007 metres above sea level | Two runways of 4,198 and 4,092 metres. It takes the international flights into Tehran, and listings show it open round the clock with customs, slots required and handling mandatory. We have not verified a handler, and we do not arrange flights to it |
| Tehran Mehrabad THR / OIII |
inside the built-up area of the capital, at 1,208 metres above sea level | Two runways of about 3,990 and 4,040 metres, used for domestic scheduled flights and by state operators. We have not verified handling for foreign business aircraft, and we do not quote sectors to it |
| Kish KIH / OIBK |
on Kish Island in the Gulf | Two runways of about 3,660 metres, owned by the Kish Free Zone Organization. The Foreign Office says a visit has to be arranged through an Iranian travel agency, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told at least two weeks ahead. We do not arrange flights to it |
| Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz MHD / OIMM, SYZ / OISS, IFN / OIFM, TBZ / OITT |
international airports of Iran | Named because clients ask. We have not verified business aviation handling, fuel or customs at any of them, and we do not quote sectors to them |
A permit in the gateway country
Armenia asks for its single-flight application not later than 72 hours ahead, Azerbaijan requires a permit and a slot for every landing, and Dubai lists prior permission. The longest lead time sets the date.
The onward step is not ours
The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran issues Iranian landing and overflight approvals, and we file none. A scheduled flight or a road journey from the gateway is booked and insured by the passenger, with a flexible ticket and a spare day in the plan.
Entering Iran and the gateways: visas, health and what to carry
The Foreign Office entry page for Iran applies to British citizens on a full British passport who travel despite its advice:
A visa is required. The Iranian Embassy says British passport holders must either join an organised tour or have a sponsor in Iranbefore departure
Valid for at least six months after the day of arrival. A British passport cannot be renewed or applied for from inside Iranevery passenger
Iran does not recognise dual nationality, so a British-Iranian citizen may be treated as an Iranian national and must enter and leave on the Iranian passportbefore departure
Passport stamps from Israel, or from border crossings with Israel, may lead to refused entryat the border
Anything prohibited, taxed or dutiable has to be declared, and pork products are illegal. Proof of yellow fever or polio vaccination can be asked for, depending on where you have beenat the airport
What the Foreign Office says about the country itself
It advises against all travel to Iran and says British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention, which could mean months or years of imprisonment. Communications and internet access can be disrupted, and airports and other infrastructure have been affected by strikes.
It adds that UK consular help is extremely limited. If you travel anyway, it advises buying insurance that covers your itinerary and activities.
For the gateways the position is simpler. Turkey admits British citizens without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180, with a passport valid for at least 150 days after arrival and one blank page. Armenia admits them without a visa for up to 180 days in a year. Azerbaijan needs an electronic visa, and the United Arab Emirates asks for a passport valid for at least six months on the day of entry. Confirm each on the Foreign Office page for that country before the flight.
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.
Which gateway for which purpose
Choose the gateway by what you need on the ground, then check it against the permit:
Istanbul is the cheapest of the four, reachable on a light jet without landingIstanbul
Yerevan is 2,120 nautical miles planned from Biggin Hill against 2,381 for Baku, and needs no visa for British citizens for up to 180 days a yearYerevan
Baku is 320 nautical miles from Tehran, with a dedicated business aviation terminal, and needs an e-visaBaku
Dubai has two airports and several FBOsDubai
Not arranged, for the reasons set out higher up the pagenot quoted
Flying to the gateways with a dog or a cat
We do not fly animals to Iran, and we do not know of an official route for a British pet to enter it by private jet. The gateways have their own paperwork, and the way home needs planning in the right order.
What the gateways ask for on the way in
Turkey asks for an export health certificate signed by an official veterinarian, with a microchip and a rabies vaccination. Armenia and Azerbaijan ask for a veterinary certificate issued days before travel and a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before entry. The United Arab Emirates asks for an import permit obtained online before travel, a microchip fitted before the rabies vaccination, the vaccination at least 21 days before entry, and an export certificate endorsed by the British authority.
For Iran itself, published guidance typically lists a 15-digit microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 30 days before arrival and a health certificate endorsed by the exporting country's authority. The sources differ on details, so the paperwork is confirmed in writing for your dates before an animal is booked on any route.
The United Arab Emirates is on the list of countries from which Britain accepts a pet on simpler terms, so no blood test is needed for the way home. Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran are not on the list. 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.
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. Towards a gateway the saving in cash is real, and so is the catch.
Why empty legs towards Iran are scarce
– An aircraft that delivers a party to a gateway usually leaves again at once;
– The aircraft is seldom in the right place: a leg from Dubai to Manchester suits a client in Dubai and not one in Baku;
– A permit goes with the date and the airport, so a leg that moves by a day can mean a revised permit.
Clients who offer a week instead of a day match most often. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. A selection of empty legs to and from the gateways follows, at roughly 40 percent of a fresh charter:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (London Biggin Hill) - Istanbul | Citation CJ3+ | 7 seats | £7,500 |
| Istanbul - UK (London Luton) | Citation XLS+ | 9 seats | £9,400 |
| Istanbul - UK (Edinburgh) | Challenger 350 | 9 seats | £13,050 |
| UK (Farnborough) - Yerevan | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £14,000 |
| Baku - UK (Manchester) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £15,650 |
| UK (London Stansted) - Dubai | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £20,450 |
| Dubai - UK (Manchester) | Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £27,050 |
The price covers the whole aircraft, not a seat: a Challenger 605 from Dubai to Manchester with six aboard comes to about £4,500 a head.
Helicopter charter
We do not arrange helicopter charter in Iran. At the gateways the picture is different. In Istanbul the Zorlu Center helipad takes helicopters from sunrise to sunset under visual rules, with a request at least two hours ahead on weekdays and six on holidays. In Baku ASG Business Aviation operates helicopters alongside its terminal, in Yerevan Armenian Helicopters flies Robinson R66 and Airbus H125 aircraft, and in Dubai Falcon Aviation and HeliDubai are listed as operators.
Flights from the UK towards Iran
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 Istanbul, Yerevan, Baku and Dubai. 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 towards Iran 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.
ISTANBUL · THE LOWEST-PRICED WAY
Two engineers with a week of meetings
London Biggin Hill - Istanbul, Citation CJ3+ nonstop, about 3 h 40 min · 2 pax
They had assumed a long-range jet was needed. A light jet flies the sector without landing, and the private terminal cleared the pair on site.
YEREVAN · A FAMILY MEETING
Three generations gathering abroad
London Biggin Hill - Yerevan, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 4 h 50 min · 7 pax
The family chose the mid-size cabin to avoid the stop in Istanbul, and the permit was filed three days ahead.
BAKU · A DELEGATION
A team travelling for a week of talks
London Farnborough - Baku, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 5 h 20 min · 6 pax
The e-visas were applied for first, and the business aviation terminal cleared the group on the apron.
A REQUEST TO LAND IN TEHRAN
A client who asked for a charter to the capital
London to Istanbul, then the client's own arrangements · 3 pax
We explained the position of the Foreign Office and of the aviation regulators and said plainly that we do not arrange a landing in Iran. The client flew with us to Istanbul and took every later decision on their own insurance and responsibility.
PETS · TWO DOGS TO DUBAI
A relocation with two dogs
London Stansted - Dubai, Praetor 600 nonstop, about 7 h 10 min · 2 pax and two dogs
The import permit and the health certificates were arranged first. The United Arab Emirates is on the simpler list for the way home, so no blood test was needed.
EMPTY LEG · HOMEWARD FROM DUBAI
A flexible return after a long stay
Dubai - Manchester, Challenger 605 empty leg, about 7 h 25 min · 5 pax
Offering a week in place of a date is what made this one work. The client paid about £27,050, roughly 40 percent of a fresh one-way charter on the same sector.
Frequently asked questions about flying towards Iran
1Can a private jet from the UK land in Tehran?
Private Jets UK does not arrange charters that land in Iran. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to the country, and the European safety agency recommends that operators do not operate in the Tehran flight information region at any altitude or flight level. We fly to Istanbul, Yerevan, Baku and Dubai instead.
2Can aircraft from Britain fly over Iran?
The published advice is that operators should not. The European safety agency's bulletin for the Tehran region covers all altitudes and flight levels, the UK aeronautical information publication recommends that UK civil operators do not enter it, and the American regulator prohibits US operators from overflying it. We plan routes that keep clear of it.
3How much does a private jet towards Iran cost?
From about £17,800 one way from London Biggin Hill to Istanbul on a Citation CJ3+, nonstop. Yerevan costs about £26,300 and Baku about £29,350 on a Phenom 300E with a stop in Istanbul, and Dubai about £48,700 from London Stansted on a Praetor 600. Handling, permits and airport charges are quoted on top.
4How long does the flight take?
About 3 hours 40 minutes from London Biggin Hill to Istanbul in a Citation CJ3+, about 6 hours 5 minutes to Yerevan and about 6 hours 40 minutes to Baku including the stop in Istanbul, and about 7 hours 10 minutes to Dubai in a Praetor 600. Iran keeps a time zone three and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
5What does the Foreign Office say about travel to Iran?
It advises against all travel. British and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, detention and questioning, no face-to-face consular assistance is possible in an emergency, Iranian airspace may close at short notice, and travel insurance can be invalidated by travel against its advice.
6Can my dog or cat travel with me to the gateways?
Yes, with planning, but not into Iran. Istanbul, Yerevan, Baku and Dubai each have their own import rules. Coming home, Britain accepts the United Arab Emirates on simpler terms, while Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan need a rabies blood test and a three-month wait. We confirm the paperwork in writing before the flight.