Al Maktoum Airport: Dubai World Central by Private Jet, the VIP Terminal and Routes

Al Maktoum International (DWC), also known as Dubai World Central, sits in the Dubai South district and is the second airport for Dubai after Dubai International (DXB). For private flights it has a dedicated VIP terminal, a 4,500 metre main runway and round the clock operations, which makes it the private jet alternative to the busier airline hub. This guide covers the runways, the slot and handling rules, the FBO and what the routes from Dubai cost.

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Source
12/30	14,764 ft (4,500 m)	197 ft (60 m)	OurAirports
13/31	6,030 ft (1,838 m)	98 ft (30 m)	OurAirports, not lit

The main runway is long enough for any business jet and for airliner-sized VIP aircraft. For how runway length relates to aircraft size, see how much runway a private jet needs.

Slots, Handling and Customs

Jetex, which runs the FBO in the private VIP terminal, lists DWC as an airport of entry with customs, 24/7 operations, slots required and handling mandatory. In practice that means your operator books a slot and a handling agent before the flight is confirmed, which is part of the charter price. Customs and immigration are handled at the FBO, so passengers do not go through the airline terminal.

The DWC FBO

We list an FBO only where its own website shows a location here:

• Jetex, in the private VIP terminal at Al Maktoum International, Dubai South. Jetex describes its terminal as the biggest and most luxurious facility in Dubai, and lists a Rolls-Royce airside transfer, a relaxation room and a cigar lounge.

Jetex runs a separate location at Dubai International, which it lists apart from DWC. Ask your broker which airport and FBO your operator uses, because handling fees are passed on in the quote; see what it costs to land a private plane.

Routes From Dubai

These are calculated from the great circle distance from Al Maktoum and manufacturer cruise speeds, with 2026 hourly rates from Villiers Jets. Each page shows every jet size and the empty return.

Route	Distance	Flight time	Flight time cost
Dubai to Riyadh	461 nm	1 h 25 min (midsize)	$5,600 to $10,000
Dubai to Mumbai	1,044 nm	2 h 50 min (midsize)	$11,300 to $19,900
Dubai to Maldives	1,634 nm	4 h 10 min (midsize)	$16,600 to $29,200
Dubai to Paris	2,840 nm	6 h 50 min (heavy)	$54,600 to $102,500
London to Dubai	2,986 nm	7 h 10 min (heavy)	$57,300 to $107,500

Every priced route is on the private jet routes page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Maktoum the same as Dubai World Central?

Yes. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is also called Dubai World Central and sits in the Dubai South district.

Do private jets use Dubai International or Al Maktoum?

Both. Private flights use Al Maktoum, where Jetex runs the FBO in the private VIP terminal, and Jetex also lists a separate location at Dubai International. Your operator picks based on slots and where you are going in the city.

Do you need a slot to fly into Al Maktoum?

Yes. Jetex lists slots as required and handling as mandatory at DWC, so the operator books both before the flight.

How long is the runway at Al Maktoum?

The main runway, 12/30, is 4,500 m (14,764 ft) long and 60 m wide, according to OurAirports.

Sources

• Jetex, Dubai DWC (OMDW) FBO page, jetex.com/network/dubai-uae
• OurAirports, OMDW runways and coordinates (public domain data), ourairports.com
• Villiers Jets, 2026 hourly charter rates (March 30, 2026), villiers.ai