Private charter between Cairo and Gassim starts at US$20,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Cairo (CAI) to Gassim (ELQ), and from Gassim (ELQ) back to Cairo (CAI).
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Gassim is about 1,284 km (798 miles), or 693 nautical miles.
From US$20,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Cairo to Gassim (and Gassim to Cairo) ranges from US$20,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$55,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | US$29,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 53m | 1h 42m – 2h 04m | US$39,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 00m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 59m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 55m | US$35,000 – US$48,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 53m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 53m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 55m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Cairo and Gassim? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cairo, Egypt: Cairo International Airport, Capital International Airport, Quesna Airport, Sphinx International Airport and October Airport.
Gassim, Saudi Arabia: Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
| Cairo International Airport | Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HECA / CAI | OEGS / ELQ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 322 ft | 2,126 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Capital International Airport (11,980 ft, 43 km) · Quesna Airport (9,054 ft, 58 km) · Sphinx International Airport (11,975 ft, 48 km) · October Airport (6,562 ft, 64 km) · Private Helipad
Choose your wheels-up time — Cairo–Gassim runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Cairo–Gassim trip to its true flying time: 2h 00m.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Cairo–Gassim is published clearly: US$20,000 – US$55,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Cairo to Gassim route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$20,000 – US$55,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 00m in the air over 1,284 km (798 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cairo–Gassim charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Cairo–Gassim charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
