Out of Dubai a heavy jet answers the question most clients here are actually asking: a full cabin, a long flight, and no fuel stop. Europe is comfortable, much of Asia is comfortable, and the specification below tells you where a nonstop to the United States starts to need the category above.
The Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 10 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 461 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 79.9 feet
- Wingspan: 71.4 feet
- Height: 24.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 157 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP Works in Dubai
Where a heavy 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 a heavy jet flies your leg direct is the operator’s calculation against payload, winds and the fields at both ends, and we get it in writing. Out of Dubai, Europe is usually comfortable and the Americas are where the question gets interesting, so tell us the destination and we will be straight about 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 Gulfstream 2 / IIB / II-SP run $6,500 to $8,500 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 Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP 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 Gulfstream unless noted otherwise.