A turboprop is a sensible answer for the short Emirates and near-Gulf legs out of Dubai, where a jet’s speed buys you very little on a flight that short. It also opens up the smaller regional fields that a larger aircraft would struggle with, which is occasionally the whole reason a trip works.
The King Air 90. Below are the figures, what it suits in this market, and what it costs to charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1971
- Seating: 4 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 226 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 35.5 feet
- Wingspan: 50.3 feet
- Height: 14.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the King Air 90 Works in Dubai
Where a turboprop 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 a turboprop suits your trip is a performance calculation the operator runs for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on the day, and we get it in writing. Out of Dubai the useful question is how far you are actually going: inside the region this works well, and beyond it you want a jet.
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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 King Air 90 run $1,600 to $2,200 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 Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
- Daher TBM 900
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- King Air 200
- Beechcraft King Air 250
Contact
For a quote on a King Air 90 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 Beechcraft unless noted otherwise.