RSI

Red Sea International began operations on 21 September 2023 as the dedicated gateway to The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia's flagship luxury tourism destination. Its striking terminal was designed by Foster + Partners, and the airport is set to grow alongside the resorts it serves.

The airport has two runways, the longer about 3,700 metres, comfortably accepting business jets and widebody aircraft on long-haul legs. It sits at a low elevation of around 140 feet above sea level near the coast.

Red Sea International is a new, fast-developing airport serving a flagship luxury destination. Opened in 2023, its capacity is set to grow alongside the resorts and islands of The Red Sea.

Yes. RSI operates around the clock, accommodating private flights alongside scheduled traffic. We always check aircraft availability, crew duty limits, and the operating hours and any access requirements before confirming a departure time.

For an exclusive destination like The Red Sea, booking a few days ahead gives the widest choice of aircraft and the smoothest handling of slots, permits and resort transfers. Same-day and next-day departures are often possible when an aircraft is positioned nearby.

The ideal aircraft depends on three things: how far you are flying, how many are travelling, and the comfort you want for the time aloft. Light jets suit short regional hops, midsize and super-midsize aircraft handle medium legs with a full cabin, and heavy or ultra-long-range jets fly intercontinental sectors without a fuel stop. We curate the right class for each leg rather than the largest available.

Private charter is priced by the trip, shaped by aircraft category, flight time, positioning, airport fees, and crew duty. As a guide, a short light-jet hop sits in the lower thousands, while ultra-long-range intercontinental flights run well into five and six figures. From Red Sea, where many sectors are long-haul, a heavy or ultra-long-range aircraft is often the sensible choice. We provide a clear, all-in quote with no hidden extras, so the figure you see is the figure you fly on.

Far less than you are used to. Through a private terminal you typically arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a calm private lounge, and board directly. Security and immigration are handled discreetly and without queues. For international departures from RSI the formalities are still completed, simply in a fraction of the time, which is much of the point.

Capacity is set by the aircraft rather than a fixed per-passenger rule, so it pays to tell us what you are bringing. Light jets are generous for a weekend; larger cabins comfortably carry full luggage for everyone aboard, plus golf clubs, skis, or other oversized items. Because Red Sea trips often pair business with leisure, we plan baggage at the quoting stage and match you to an aircraft with the hold to suit, so nothing is left behind.

In most cases, yes, and gladly. One of private aviation's real pleasures is that well-behaved pets travel in the cabin beside you rather than in a hold. Each country sets its own entry rules on vaccinations, microchips, and paperwork, and the UAE is no exception, so we confirm requirements for both ends of the journey in advance. Share your travel companion's details early and we will handle the documentation so boarding is seamless.

At a developing airport, slots and access requirements keep movements orderly and on time. For a private trip this rarely creates friction, because confirming the right slot, timing and any permissions is part of what we handle for you.

Yes, beautifully so. Red Sea International pairs two long runways and round-the-clock operation with a striking terminal and refined, discreet handling, the natural way to arrive at one of the world's most exclusive new destinations.

Chartering a private jet from Red Sea costs from USD 9,500 for a short midsize jet hop up to USD 119,500 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. Message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

About USD 9,500 to USD 13,000 on a midsize jet, roughly 1h 36m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

As a rule of thumb, USD 6,000 to 10,000 on a light jet and USD 10,000 to 13,500 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Red Sea covers roughly 1,300 km.

About 4h 48m wheels up to wheels down on a heavy jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Red Sea is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.