Private jet charter in Sharjah
A private jet from London to the northern Emirates gets a choice that airline passengers never see: land at Dubai International, where slots and parking are tight, or use a field 17 km away that asks for no slot at all. Private Jets UK arranges the charter around whichever of the two suits the party and the aircraft. 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. Sharjah International has one runway of about 4,060 m, never closes, and keeps customs and immigration inside the business aviation terminal, so the drive to central Dubai is the only part of the arrival you do not control. What is left to decide is the cabin for a sector of more than seven hours, the date, and whether the passengers are going to Dubai for its meetings or to Sharjah for itself: a quieter city of museums, a famous book fair and no alcohol.
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 in Sharjah 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 Biggin Hill, an Embraer Praetor 600 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.
How long does it take to fly to Sharjah?
Seven hours ten from Biggin Hill or Stansted, about seven hours twenty from the Midlands, seven and a half from Cardiff, and seven hours forty from Glasgow. The distance runs from 3,068 to 3,281 nautical miles depending on the British field, measured with an allowance for the routing, which is beyond what a light or midsize jet flies in one go. The UAE keeps the same clock all year, four hours ahead of Greenwich with no seasonal change, so the gap to Britain is four hours in winter and three in summer. The table gives the sector from each British field we use, flown nonstop in an Embraer Praetor 600 into Sharjah International.
| Route | Aircraft | Flying time | Routing |
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| London Stansted - Sharjah 3,068 nm / 5,682 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 10 min | Nonstop |
| Biggin Hill - Sharjah 3,069 nm / 5,684 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 10 min | Nonstop |
| London Luton - Sharjah 3,091 nm / 5,725 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 15 min | Nonstop |
| Farnborough - Sharjah 3,100 nm / 5,741 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 15 min | Nonstop |
| Southampton - Sharjah 3,119 nm / 5,776 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 15 min | Nonstop |
| Birmingham - Sharjah 3,149 nm / 5,832 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 20 min | Nonstop |
| Leeds Bradford - Sharjah 3,161 nm / 5,854 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 20 min | Nonstop |
| Bristol - Sharjah 3,176 nm / 5,882 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 25 min | Nonstop |
| Newcastle - Sharjah 3,176 nm / 5,882 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 25 min | Nonstop |
| Manchester - Sharjah 3,178 nm / 5,886 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 25 min | Nonstop |
| Cardiff - Sharjah 3,200 nm / 5,926 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 30 min | Nonstop |
| Edinburgh - Sharjah 3,246 nm / 6,012 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 35 min | Nonstop |
| Glasgow - Sharjah 3,281 nm / 6,076 km |
Embraer Praetor 600 | about 7 h 40 min | Nonstop |
Door to door, and why the late departure works
Leave Farnborough at nine in the morning and the wheels touch at Sharjah in the evening, in time for a late dinner. The airport lies about 13 km east-south-east of Sharjah city, and a handler's guide puts central Dubai about 25 minutes away by road, while the operator of the terminal quotes 30 to 40 minutes, which is the figure to plan with once the evening traffic builds. Because Sharjah asks for no slot, the departure time from the UAE is yours to set, including a late one: the airport is listed as open round the clock. Heading home, a ten o'clock start lands in Britain in the early afternoon, and an evening start arrives in the small hours.
Routes, permits and conditions: what we check before every quote
Landing permission in the UAE is handled emirate by emirate, and Sharjah has its own. A flight-support guide asks for at least four working days of notice, describes the permit as valid for 72 hours, and lists the standard aircraft, insurance and licence papers plus an ACAS II (version 7.0) certificate for Sharjah. The way there crosses several states, and the operator picks the corridor according to overflight permissions, the weather and conditions in the region, which can change the routing, the fuel plan and the insurance terms at short notice. So a Sharjah quote stays conditional with us until the operator has confirmed the route, the permits and the arrival arrangements in writing. Read the FCDO travel advice for the UAE before you commit, and tell your own insurer where you are going. Should anything move between booking and departure, the cancellation and rerouting terms in the offer matter more than the headline number.
Which cabin for a seven-hour sector
– A super-midsize jet with real range is the floor. The Embraer Praetor 600 is published at about 4,018 nautical miles with four passengers and standard reserves, so the longest sector in the table, 3,281 nautical miles from Glasgow, sits well inside it. With a full cabin the usable range is shorter than that figure, and the operator confirms the fuel plan for your passenger count before the offer is final;
– Shorter-range super-midsize jets, the Challenger 350 among them, normally need a fuel stop on this run, and light and midsize jets always do. A stop adds about an hour, a second set of fees and a second set of permits, which erases most of the saving on the hourly rate. That is why this page prices the nonstop option;
– Past eight passengers, or when the party wants to sleep and work in the air, we quote a large-cabin or long-range jet beside the Praetor. A Global 6000 out of Biggin Hill comes to £84,650 and flies the sector in about 6 h 35 min, about 35 minutes quicker than the Praetor. The Gulfstream G450, G550 and G650 family are the usual alternatives for the bed on the way back.
Prices for the private jet flights to Sharjah
Typical trips from Britain, cheapest first, all flown nonstop in a super-midsize jet into Sharjah International. The book fair in November, the weeks of Dubai's big exhibitions and the winter season sit above these figures, and the calendar block further down explains when.
| Route | Aircraft | Passengers | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill - Sharjah 3,069 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £48,750 |
| London Stansted - Sharjah 3,068 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £48,750 |
| London Luton - Sharjah 3,091 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £49,100 |
| Farnborough - Sharjah 3,100 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £49,200 |
| Southampton - Sharjah 3,119 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £49,500 |
| Birmingham - Sharjah 3,149 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £49,950 |
| Leeds Bradford - Sharjah 3,161 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £50,150 |
| Bristol - Sharjah 3,176 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £50,350 |
| Newcastle - Sharjah 3,176 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £50,350 |
| Manchester - Sharjah 3,178 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £50,400 |
| Cardiff - Sharjah 3,200 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £50,750 |
| Edinburgh - Sharjah 3,246 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £51,450 |
| Glasgow - Sharjah 3,281 nm |
Embraer Praetor 600 | 8 | from £51,950 |
Distance is the smaller part of this bill. A Praetor 600 out of Biggin Hill is £48,750; the same aircraft out of Glasgow is £51,950, which is £3,200 more for roughly 25 extra minutes in the air. What moves the figure far more is the choice of cabin, and a round trip with the aircraft waiting at Sharjah is priced differently from two single legs. 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:
Private jet flights from Sharjah
Sharjah sits in the middle of a busy short-haul map. Abu Dhabi's executive airport is 82 nautical miles away, Muscat and Doha are about an hour in a light or midsize jet, Bahrain a little more, and Mumbai is an afternoon. The Maldives are the long winter-sun leg, and Istanbul is the way back towards Europe. Typical one-way prices:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| GULF AND OMAN · SHORT HOPS | ||
| Sharjah - Abu Dhabi Al Bateen 82 nm |
Cessna Citation CJ3+ up to 7 passengers |
from £5,300 |
| Sharjah - Muscat 191 nm |
Cessna Citation CJ3+ up to 7 passengers |
from £5,300 |
| Sharjah - Doha 221 nm |
Cessna Citation XLS+ up to 9 passengers |
from £6,800 |
| Sharjah - Bahrain 280 nm |
Cessna Citation XLS+ up to 9 passengers |
from £6,800 |
| FURTHER AFIELD · INDIA, THE MALDIVES AND TURKEY | ||
| Sharjah - Mumbai 1,075 nm |
Cessna Citation Latitude up to 9 passengers |
from £21,800 |
| Sharjah - Male 1,705 nm |
Bombardier Challenger 350 up to 9 passengers |
from £33,100 |
| Sharjah - Istanbul 1,705 nm |
Bombardier Challenger 350 up to 9 passengers |
from £33,100 |
Short legs from Sharjah: the flying is the easy part
Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen is 82 nautical miles away and Muscat 191, which is about 35 minutes and 50 minutes in the air. Doha lies 221 nautical miles away and Bahrain 280. Each state issues its own landing permission, so a leg that looks like a hop on the map needs notice on paper, and the flight within the UAE needs its own permit from the emirate you are landing in. Do not accept a quote that names an airport without naming the handler and the status of the permit. For most parties a light or midsize cabin is the sensible choice on these legs, since the money should go on the hour and not on range you will not use.
Before you accept an onward quote from Sharjah
– Which airport the quote starts from. Sharjah, Dubai International and Al Maktoum are three different fields, and a driver told only Dubai may wait at the wrong one. We name the airport and the handler in the offer, never just the emirate;
– Whether the aircraft is yours for the whole trip. Sharjah, Muscat and back over a long weekend costs less arranged as a single booking, because the crew stays with you and the aircraft does not reposition between stops;
– What the dates do to the permit. In the weeks of the book fair or a major Dubai exhibition the lead time on an onward leg tightens, so we ask for the permit status in writing before pricing a leg that falls on a peak date.
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 Sharjah:
Super-midsize, the working choice from Britain
The Praetor has the range for the nonstop run with no more cabin than the party needs, while the Challenger 350 is the one we usually quote with a stop. Range depends on load, and the operator confirms the fuel plan for your passenger count before the offer is final.
Large cabins, for bigger parties and long days
For ten or more passengers and for a team that works in the air. Where a full cabin cannot make the sector in one hop, we plan a lighter load or a stop and show you both figures.
Long-range heavies
The comfortable answer on a sector of more than seven hours: a proper bed for the return, space for a delegation, and range to carry on to India or Africa without a second booking.
Light and midsize jets, for the legs from Sharjah
The right aircraft for Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha and Bahrain, and for Mumbai. From Britain they need a stop, so we quote them only for the regional hops.
Helicopters
Not for the flight from Britain but for the last stretch into Dubai or along the coast. Landing sites and permits are agreed in advance, and the machine is chosen once the site is confirmed.
This is a small part of what is available. Sharjah has a large hangar and a line-maintenance operation next to the business aviation terminal, so business jets are regularly on the field, and for a booking outside the busiest weeks there is sometimes an aircraft already in the Emirates, which is occasionally where the better price comes from. For the flight out from Britain, though, the aircraft usually comes from a European base, and the positioning is part of the quote.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Sharjah 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 around Sharjah
Three airports are in play for a party that is going to Sharjah or Dubai, and a fourth sits in the capital. Which one goes in the quote decides how much of the first hour is spent in a car.
| Airport | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Sharjah International SHJ / OMSJ |
The answer for most private trips to the northern Emirates. About 13 km east-south-east of Sharjah city, open round the clock, with a single runway of about 4,060 m, customs on the field, no slot requirement and mandatory handling. Gama Aviation runs the dedicated terminal: two storeys, immigration and customs on site, lounges, crew rooms with showers, catering on demand at any hour, a large hangar and a landside helipad, and passengers can be driven to the aircraft airside by arrangement. The airport website also lists Universal Aviation as a handler, so we name the handler in each offer. The airfield goes back to the early 1930s, when it served as a stopover on the air route to India |
| Dubai International DXB / OMDB |
About 17 km from Sharjah in a straight line and Dubai's main field. Listed as a slot-coordinated airport with handling mandatory and parking restricted for visitors; the private terminals are run by Jet Aviation and ExecuJet. It is the right choice when the meeting is next to the airport and the slot can be secured in time. Otherwise it is the harder of the two to arrange |
| Al Maktoum International DWC / OMDW |
The second Dubai airport, about 60 km south-west of Sharjah in a straight line, with a runway of about 4,500 m, round-the-clock customs and no curfew. Handlers list it as generally unrestricted for business aviation, with several private terminals: Jetex, Jet Aviation, ExecuJet, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim and Falcon Aviation. It makes sense for Dubai Marina, the Palm and Dubai South, and much less for Sharjah |
| Abu Dhabi Al Bateen AZI / OMAD |
The executive airport of the capital, 82 nautical miles from Sharjah and close to the city. It matters for clients who combine the two emirates, and a flight there needs its own landing permission |
Four points settle most Sharjah arrivals:
Choose the airport and the terminal
For a stay in Sharjah or the northern Emirates, land at Sharjah International and use the Gama terminal. For Dubai the question is distance against slots: Sharjah is about 25 to 40 minutes from central Dubai, Dubai International is closer but needs a slot, and Al Maktoum is further out. Tell us where the car and the meetings are, and we name the airport and the handler in the offer.
Hours, slots and permits
Sharjah is listed as open round the clock and as an airport of entry that needs no slot, though handling is mandatory. The landing permit is requested from the emirate, with at least four working days of notice quoted by handlers, and a permit is valid for a window of 72 hours. Sharjah's public offices work Monday to Thursday with Friday to Sunday off, which is worth remembering when a meeting involves a government body.
Border and passport
British citizens get a free visitor visa on arrival for up to 90 days in any 180. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the day you arrive. Immigration and customs are inside the Gama terminal, so the formalities are done beside the aircraft and not in a queue in the main hall.
Car and the road
The airport is about 13 km from Sharjah city and roughly 25 to 40 minutes from central Dubai, depending on the hour. Private vehicles can be arranged airside, so give us the hotel and the meeting address as well as the airport, and we brief the driver for the terminal door.
Border, visa and what Sharjah expects of a visitor
A British passport holder does not apply for anything in advance: the visitor visa is issued on arrival without charge and covers up to 90 days within a 180-day period, provided the passport has six months left. Working on a visitor visa can bring a fine, a prison sentence or deportation, so a team that is going to do paid work needs the right permit first. Medicines are the item that surprises people most. Anything classed as narcotic, psychotropic or controlled needs approval from the Ministry of Health before you travel, applications are usually processed within five working days, and a visitor may carry up to a three-month supply. Sharjah then adds rules of its own. It is a dry emirate, with no alcohol on sale even in international hotels, and modest dress is expected in public places, so the evening plans of a party used to Dubai need a second look. On the way home Britain applies its own rule for private flights: the General Aviation Report is filed no earlier than 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure, and we file it for you.
From the apron to the Heart of Sharjah
Sharjah has built its name on culture, to the point of being named a UNESCO World Book Capital, and its visitor sights cluster close together: Khalid Lagoon with its island, the mosque and the Al Qasba canal, and the restored old quarter a short drive away. Nothing a visitor wants is far from anything else, so the airport is a short transfer to either.
about 13 km from the field, with the lagoon, the waterfront and the old quarter close togethera short drive
roughly 15 to 20 km by road, which is why a Dubai-bound party can still land here25 to 40 minutes
from the landside helipad at the Gama terminal, subject to permissionabout 5 minutes
about 90 km of road to the Sharjah town on the Gulf of Oman coastabout 45 minutes
about 60 to 70 km east of the city, near Fossil Rocktypically about an hour
The old town on foot: Heart of Sharjah, the souq and the museums
The Heart of Sharjah is the restored historic district, with merchant houses, narrow lanes and the fort within walking distance. Souq Al Arsah is the place for old silver, daggers, shawls and Omani jewellery. The Museum of Islamic Civilization occupies a repurposed souq and holds more than 5,000 objects across galleries of Islamic art and of science and faith, with a dome on the top floor painted as a night sky. The Arts Area next to it centres on the Sharjah Art Museum, Bait Al Shamsi and the Emirates Fine Arts Society, all in restored merchant houses, and the Sharjah Art Foundation spreads its exhibitions through the same streets. A half day covers the main sights, and it suits the afternoon after landing.
On the water: Al Noor Island and Al Qasba
Al Noor Island sits in Khalid Lagoon beside the Al Noor Mosque, reached by a footbridge, and was laid out by the artist Andre Heller with meadows, art installations, a Butterfly House, a literature pavilion and a cafe. The island opens in the morning and stays open until late evening, and the lit walkways are best after dark. Al Qasba, a short way along the water, is a canal with cafes, boat rides, the Maraya Art Centre and a theatre, and Al Majaz Waterfront has gardens and dancing fountains at night. All of it is family-friendly and none of it serves alcohol.
Beyond the city: day trips that suit a private schedule
– Khor Fakkan, on the Gulf of Oman. This is a Sharjah town on the east coast, surrounded by Fujairah. The corniche runs for about 2.5 km, a 45 m waterfall is lit at night, the Hisn Khor Fakkan museum replicates the nearby fort, and Shark Island is a snorkelling and diving spot. Expect 45 minutes to an hour on the road each way, so it is a long day with a car and driver;
– Mleiha, in the desert. An archaeological centre with Bronze and Iron Age finds and a coin mould from the era of Alexander the Great sits beside Fossil Rock, limestone with marine fossils about 70 million years old. Stone tools from the Jebel Faya cave are over 125,000 years old. Stargazing, hiking and desert driving fill the afternoon, and the hours before sunset are the best;
– A helicopter hop to Dubai for dinner or a meeting, with the evening spent back in Sharjah or on the aircraft. It is a luxury and not a necessity, since the road is manageable, but it takes the road out of the schedule.
Flying to Sharjah with a dog or a cat
The UAE lets pets in, but not casually, and the UK side of the paperwork is as long as the Emirates side. An import permit comes from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment before travel, the animal needs an export health certificate signed by an Official Veterinarian, and the order of microchip, vaccination and permit matters. On a charter the animal can often travel in the cabin with you, which is why owners choose a private jet over a cargo hold, but the UAE end has to allow it, so we confirm the arrangement in writing.
What the UAE typically asks for when a dog or cat arrives from Britain:
- An import permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, applied for online once the flight date is fixed, with a validity of about 30 days;
- An ISO microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, with the same number on every document;
- A first rabies vaccination given more than 21 days before export, and the latest one within 12 months of export, with a licensed product and the certificate travelling with the animal;
- An export health certificate signed by an Official Veterinarian, based on the government template for dogs and cats going from Great Britain to the UAE;
- No entry for banned breeds, including pit bull types and mastiff types and their crosses, and a limit of two pets per person in a year.
What catches owners out on the Sharjah run
– Airline rules and private-flight rules are different. The UAE guidance describes pets as arriving on airlines as manifested cargo and not in the cabin, and it says nothing about a chartered private aircraft. We confirm in writing, before the offer is accepted, how the animal enters on your flight and through which airport;
– The breed rule works by appearance. A dog that looks like a banned type can be refused even with correct papers, so a crossbreed of uncertain parentage needs a conversation with the authority beforehand, not at the gate;
– The way home is its own project. For the return Britain asks for a Great Britain pet health certificate for the UAE, a microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, a declaration, and for dogs a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival. Cats need no tapeworm treatment. Dates for the vet visit are counted from the landing time in Britain.
Requirements for cats, ferrets, birds and anything less usual are collected on our flying with pets guide, and our managers confirm the position in writing for your dates before a booking is taken.
The Sharjah calendar: culture in winter, books in November
Sharjah has a long season and a short summer lull. From October to April the weather suits the outdoors and the cultural calendar is full, and from June to September heat shapes the day. The date you pick affects the plan more than the aircraft does.
Why November and the exhibition weeks cost more
Not the flying. The Gulf has plenty of aircraft. What tightens is hotel rooms, good cars, parking positions and permit lead times, all in the same few days, and Sharjah's lack of slots takes only one of those constraints away. A booking made two weeks before the book fair can still be done, but it pays more and may use an aircraft positioned from Europe or from elsewhere in the Gulf. The same booking made two months earlier is simpler and cheaper. In the long weeks around the exhibitions Sharjah International is the field with the fewest constraints, and in summer almost any date is easy.
Ways to bring the Sharjah price down
- Move the dates by a few days, away from the book fair and from Dubai's exhibition weeks. The weeks in between are calmer, the cars are easier to find and the permits are quicker to arrange;
- Ask where the aircraft is based. A jet already in the Emirates, in Muscat or in Doha needs less positioning than one coming out from Britain, and on a sector this long positioning is a large share of the bill;
- Choose the cabin for the sector. A super-midsize jet flies the route without a stop, while a smaller one adds a fuel stop, so the cheaper hourly rate is not always the cheaper trip;
- Use the absence of slots. Sharjah lets the aircraft depart when the meeting ends, which can save a night of waiting and positioning, and the round trip with the aircraft kept at Sharjah is priced differently from two single flights.
Types of flights
Sharjah has its own mix, shaped by a large resident community, a publishing and arts sector, and a position next to Dubai that offers a way round Dubai's congestion. It differs from the European destinations we cover.
- Business trips to Dubai that avoid the slot and parking constraints of Dubai International and keep the departure time flexible;
- Cultural and delegation travel around the book fair, the biennial and the heritage festivals, where the dates are set by the event;
- Family travel to relatives in the Emirates, since most of the emirate's population is expatriate, with a flexible schedule for the return;
- Winter breaks combining Sharjah's museums with the beaches on the Gulf of Oman at Khor Fakkan;
- Gulf and Indian Ocean hops to Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain, Mumbai and the Maldives;
- Maintenance and positioning flights, when an aircraft goes to the hangar at Sharjah and a client travels on the leg that was going that way anyway.
A same-day return from London is not a practical plan on this route. The aircraft and crew would spend most of a day in the air and the working window in Sharjah would be short. A better pattern is to leave in the morning, spend a night or two on the ground and fly back with the aircraft waiting, which we quote beside two separate one-way flights so the difference is visible.
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a repositioning flight with nobody aboard, offered at a fraction of the usual price. On the Sharjah corridor they come from the pattern of events and from the movement of aircraft in and out of the Emirates, and it helps to know what produces them.
Where Sharjah empty legs come from
– Event weeks. When guests fly in for the book fair or a Dubai exhibition on charters, the aircraft often leave empty a day or two later, which produces legs towards Britain and Europe in the days after;
– Hangar and maintenance visits. Sharjah has a large hangar and a line-maintenance operation beside the business aviation terminal, and an aircraft that has been in for a check may leave for its home base without passengers;
– Gulf rotation. Aircraft that fly a party to Sharjah from Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha or Bahrain often return empty, and the short regional legs between those places can be cheap.
Because the long sector between Britain and the Emirates is flown less often than a European city pair, a client who can name a few days rather than one has a far better chance than one who needs a particular evening. What you give up is the usual: the operator owns the date and the hour, and a leg can vanish when the original booking moves. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page, and we flag a Sharjah match the day an operator releases it.
Helicopter charter
At Sharjah a helicopter is mainly a way of reaching Dubai. The business aviation terminal has a dedicated landside helipad, and the operator of the terminal describes Downtown Dubai as about five minutes away by air, against a road transfer that depends on the hour. Dubai has local helicopter operators that list private charter, among them HeliDubai and Falcon Executive Aviation, which runs a helipark near Al Maktoum. HeliDubai's published destination list names Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman rather than Sharjah, so the sites for a Sharjah job are agreed case by case.
the airport transfer by air, against a drive that depends on the trafficon request
a short scenic flight, planned around daylight and the heaton request
each landing point is agreed with the operator and the authority before the quoteon request
Before you plan around a helicopter
– A helicopter cannot land wherever it likes. Each pick-up and set-down point needs approval from the operator and the aviation authority, and a route can change at short notice, so the exact sites are agreed before we quote, not after;
– Notice matters. One Dubai operator asks for at least 48 hours, a government ID for each passenger and declared passenger and baggage weights, and baggage space is limited, so a party with large suitcases needs a plan for the luggage;
– We choose the machine for the party and the task and book it together with the jet, to keep both crews on one timetable.
We do not publish a fixed helicopter fleet list for the Emirates, because the aircraft that are available change with the operator and the task. Tell us the sites and the number of passengers, and we come back with the machine, the price and the permission status in one reply.
Flight payment options
The main goal of our company is to provide the highest level of comfort to our customers. Therefore, we're always ready to meet you halfway. Our consultants will offer you a wide variety of flights to meet your needs and budget. Most customers prefer a non-cash method (a transfer to an EU bank account), which guarantees a high level of confidentiality and security of payment. All payment details are provided in advance, so you'll have enough time to make the necessary checks. For years of working in business aviation, our company has gained an impeccable reputation. We practice transparency and are always ready to present all necessary documents.
Private Jets UK works with both physical and legal entities. We guarantee the confidentiality and security of payments. You can pay for the flights from Sharjah in any convenient way:
- cashless (by transfer to our account);
- by cash;
- by card;
- by cryptocurrency.
Our company works with European and British banks, which allows you to choose the most convenient payment method. In addition, we conclude formal agreements and provide our clients with all necessary documents and invoices, which guarantees the safe payment and delivery of services. If you have any financial questions, feel free to contact our private aviation consultants.
If you need to book an urgent flight, please keep in mind that the bank transfer can take a few days. In such situations, we may need to involve our partner companies so that you can pay for your flight in cash. If you have any questions, you can contact your personal consultant 24/7.
Flights from the UK to Sharjah
Biggin Hill, Luton, Stansted and Farnborough send most of the traffic on this corridor, with Southampton, Bristol and Birmingham behind them and Manchester, Newcastle and Scotland at the long end; the price table higher up covers thirteen of those pairings. 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 |
Sharjah charters from the booking notes: six typical trips
What the corridor looks like once a quote turns into a flight. Six typical jobs of the kind that come through our booking notes, described in outline, with the particulars changed.
PUBLISHING · THE BOOK FAIR WEEK
A small delegation for the November fair
Farnborough - Sharjah, Praetor 600, about 7 h 15 min · 6 pax
The dates were set by the fair, not by the client. Six people, boxes of printed samples and a request for a car at the terminal door. The operator confirmed the landing permit in writing, the handler filed the passenger list ahead of the flight, and the return was booked as a separate leg for the end of the week.
DUBAI MEETINGS · NO SLOT TO CHASE
An executive who wanted to leave when the meeting ended
London Stansted - Sharjah, Global 6000, about 6 h 35 min · 4 pax
The meetings were in Dubai and ran late, and a slot at Dubai International was not available at the hour needed. Landing at Sharjah removed the problem, the car did the 30 minutes or so to the hotel, and the aircraft left at midnight on its own timetable.
WINTER BREAK · FAMILY AND RELATIVES
Four adults and two children for two weeks
London Luton - Sharjah, Praetor 600, about 7 h 15 min · 6 pax
The family stayed with relatives and went out to the east coast for a few days. The aircraft was released for the fortnight and the return was booked in advance, which came in below two separate one-way charters.
A DOG ON BOARD · MONTHS OF PREPARATION
Two adults and a spaniel on a long stay
Southampton - Sharjah, Praetor 600, about 7 h 15 min · 2 pax + dog
The paperwork took longer than the flight. The microchip, the vaccination, the Official Veterinarian certificate and the import permit were sorted months ahead, and we confirmed the entry point and the cabin arrangement in writing before the offer was accepted.
ART TRAVEL · THE BIENNIAL OPENING
Two collectors and a curator for the opening week
London Luton - Sharjah, Praetor 600, about 7 h 15 min · 3 pax
The party wanted to see the Heart of Sharjah galleries and the Arts Area on the first day and fly on to Muscat on the second. We booked the onward leg as part of the same itinerary and requested the landing permit for both states on the same day.
EMPTY LEG · A JET ALREADY GOING YOUR WAY
Sharjah back to Britain after a maintenance visit
Sharjah - London Luton, Praetor 600 empty leg, about 7 h 15 min · 4 pax
The aircraft had been in the hangar at Sharjah for a check and was returning to its base without passengers. The client gave us a three-day window instead of a date, which is what makes these work, and paid well below a fresh one-way charter for the long sector.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Sharjah
1How long is a private jet flight from London to Sharjah?
About seven hours ten from Biggin Hill or Stansted (3,068 nautical miles from Stansted) and seven hours 15 minutes from Luton, Farnborough or Southampton in a Praetor 600. From Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol allow about seven hours 20 to 25 minutes, and from Edinburgh or Glasgow about seven hours 35 to 40 minutes. The UAE is four hours ahead of Greenwich with no seasonal change, so a nine o'clock departure lands in the evening local time.
2How much does a private jet to Sharjah cost?
From about £48,750 one way in a super-midsize jet out of Biggin Hill. Luton comes to £49,100, Birmingham to £49,950, Manchester to £50,400 and Glasgow to £51,950. A large-cabin or long-range jet costs considerably more, a Global 6000 from Biggin Hill being £84,650, and the November book fair, the weeks of Dubai's exhibitions and the winter season price above these figures.
3Which airport should a private jet use for Sharjah and Dubai?
Sharjah International (SHJ / OMSJ), about 13 km from Sharjah city and 25 to 40 minutes by road from central Dubai, open round the clock, with a runway of about 4,060 m, no slot requirement and customs and immigration inside the Gama Aviation terminal. Dubai International (DXB / OMDB) is closer to the centre of Dubai but is slot-coordinated, and Al Maktoum (DWC / OMDW) is a long drive south-west. We confirm the field and the handler in writing for each flight.
4Do I need a visa to fly to Sharjah?
British citizens get a free visitor visa on arrival, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and the passport must be valid for at least six months from the day of arrival. Working on a visitor visa is not allowed. Controlled medicines need approval from the Ministry of Health in advance, and Sharjah is a dry emirate where alcohol is not sold, even in hotels.
5Can I take my dog to Sharjah on a private jet?
Possibly, and on a charter the dog can often travel in the cabin with you if the UAE end allows it, but the paperwork starts months ahead. The UAE typically asks for an import permit, an ISO microchip, a first rabies vaccination more than 21 days before export and an export health certificate signed by an Official Veterinarian, and it bans some breeds. For the return to Britain a dog needs a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before landing, and we confirm the entry point and the paperwork for the animal in writing before the flight.
6What should I check about routing and permits before I book?
Ask the operator for its planned route and any technical stop, whether its insurers cover the route, the status of the landing permit for Sharjah, and the cancellation and rerouting terms. Handlers quote at least four working days of notice for a UAE landing permit. Airspace and security conditions in the region can change the routing, the crews available and the insurance terms, sometimes at short notice, so we treat a quote as conditional until the operator confirms in writing. We also suggest reading the FCDO travel advice for the UAE and telling your own insurer where you are going.