The cost of chartering a plane depends on a number of factors: • The purpose of travel – leisure or business trips, cargo transportation, medical needs and so on • The type of aircraft selected • The number of passengers or weight, dimensions and volume of cargo • The distance For example, chartering a private jet from Dubai to Mumbai – a distance of just under 2,000 km – for 6 people could cost around $35,000 or higher. This figure would of course vary depending on the factors mentioned above, and you will only receive an exact quote once you've spoken to an air charter specialist.