A midsize jet is the practical answer for a great deal of Dubai flying: the Gulf, South Asia, East Africa, and the shorter European flights. It gives a working cabin and enough range to go direct on most of the region’s routes, which is usually what the trip actually needs.
The Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra. Below are the figures, what it suits in this market, and what it costs to charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace / Israel Aerospace Industries
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,950 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 475 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 56.8 feet
- Wingspan: 55.6 feet
- Height: 19 feet
- Baggage volume: 80 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra Works in Dubai
Where a midsize jet fits a Dubai trip
The calendar matters here as much as the geography. The cooler months, broadly November through April, are the busy half of the year and the tightest for aircraft and arrival times. Through the summer it is hot and much quieter, which usually means better availability and better pricing for anyone whose dates can move. Ramadan and Eid shift through the calendar each year and change the pattern around them, so your advisor checks them against the date that year rather than assuming a time-frame.
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 Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX run $4,500 to $5,800 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 Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Dassault Falcon 20
- Hawker 700 / 750XP
- Hawker 800 / 800XP / 850XP
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra 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.