Out of Dubai a light jet answers a specific question well. A small party, a flight of two or three hours, and a schedule that has to fit a working day. What it will not do is London or New York nonstop, so if that is the trip, this is the aircraft for a different part of it.
The Hawker 400XP.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Hawker Beechcraft (originally Raytheon/Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,519 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 450 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.5 feet
- Wingspan: 43.6 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Hawker 400XP Works in Dubai
Where a light jet fits a Dubai trip
The cooler months, roughly November through April, are the busy half of the year here. Summer is hot and much quieter, which usually means better availability if your dates can move.
Whether this aircraft suits your date, your passengers and your baggage is a performance calculation the certified operator runs against the airports at both ends, the weather and the load, and we get that in writing. Tell us where the trip actually finishes and we will tell you what can do it.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Hawker 400XP run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
What moves the number on a Dubai trip is the length of the flight and the positioning. An aircraft already in the region prices very differently from one ferried in for your departure, and on a long flight that positioning leg can be a real share of the total. Your advisor will tell you which your quote is built on.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400 / 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Hawker 400XP charter into or out of Dubai, head to our contact page or call 1-888-987-5387 at any hour. For the vetting work behind every trip see our safety page, and our aircraft directory compares this against the other categories we arrange.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Textron Aviation, Inc. unless noted otherwise.