Private Jet Charter from Nairobi to Dubai
The Nairobi to Dubai corridor is the single highest-demand private aviation route originating from West Africa. Driven by Nigerian business travel, family office movement, medical travel, and the substantial Lagos-based diaspora community in the UK, this route sees consistent year-round demand with seasonal peaks in July through September and December through January.
Nowhere Average Jets sources midsize and heavy jets from ARGUS-certified operators positioned at Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International. The 3,326km route is within direct range of all midsize and heavy jets. Dubai arrivals are handled at DC Aviation Al Futtaim at DXB or Jetex facilities at Al Maktoum International depending on client preference.
KCAA Compliance and UAE Entry
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) permit processing for private departures averages 2.1 hours — among the fastest in East Africa. UAE overflight and landing permits for EASA-certified operators process within 2 to 4 hours. NAJ manages all permit filings simultaneously. Ethiopian airspace overflight is the preferred routing and processes within 6 hours.
Wilson Airport FBO in Nairobi offers private terminal facilities with an FBO efficiency score of 94 out of 100 — the highest rated private aviation facility in East Africa. JKIA private terminal is available for larger aircraft. Kenyan passport holders require a UAE visa or UAE ICA approval prior to departure — NAJ recommends confirming visa status 72 hours before travel.
Pricing and What It Covers
Our quoted prices are all-inclusive and cover the base charter rate, overflight permits for Ethiopia and Yemen corridor, ground handling at both Lanseria and your chosen London terminal, crew costs, and NAJ advisory fee. Catering and ground transport at destination are quoted separately on request. There are no hidden fees — we provide a Price Integrity Report with every confirmed quote.
Prices for heavy jet charter on this route typically range from $24,000 to $46,000 depending on aircraft type, operator, specific departure dates, and Brent crude pricing at time of booking. Current elevated fuel prices due to the Strait of Hormuz supply disruption mean rates are at the higher end of this range through mid-2026.