05.03.2026 19:21
Intensifying conflicts in the Middle East and the closure of airspace have paralyzed civil aviation in the region, while the wealthy have found an expensive way to leave the area. Wealthy passengers stranded in the region have started paying astronomical amounts for private jets to reach Europe. It has been reported that some passengers are paying between 150,000 to 200,000 Euros for private jets, while the price of a single private jet flight on the Muscat-Istanbul route has risen to as much as 85,000 dollars.
Iran's extensive operation launched against Gulf countries in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes has brought civil aviation in the Middle East to a standstill. Due to military activity in the region, the closure of airports and the suspension of flights have left thousands stranded in the Middle East.
Since it is unclear when airspace will reopen and when flight operations will resume, the wealthy have turned to private jets to exit the region.
JET PRICES HAVE REACHED ASTRONOMICAL LEVELS
Due to security risks in the region, disruptions in scheduled flights have caused record prices in the private jet market.
Media outlets like AP and The Guardian reported that some passengers wanting to reach Europe have paid between 150,000 and 200,000 euros (approximately 10 million Turkish lira) for a single flight. In charter flights, the figures are said to have soared to 350,000 dollars (15.4 million TL).
COMING FROM MUSCAT TO ISTANBUL REQUIRES A FORTUNE
The scale of the crisis has also been highlighted by price increases in short-haul flights. The cost of a small jet flight from Muscat, the capital of Oman, to Istanbul has reportedly reached 85,000 euros (approximately 4.5 million TL), several times higher than normal prices.
LAND ROUTE FORMULA FOR EVACUATION FROM DUBAI
Due to the difficulty of flying directly from Dubai, passengers are resorting to alternative methods. Many are seeking exit routes by first traveling by land to neighboring countries.
While Muscat in Oman is being used as a private jet hub after land crossings, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has become another preferred stop for limited commercial flights or jets.
DEMAND IS VERY HIGH, NO AIRCRAFT
Private jet companies emphasize that they are facing one of the highest demands in history but do not have the capacity to meet this demand. A charter company manager summarized the market situation with the following words:
"The demand is enormous; we can't find enough aircraft. Prices start from 100,000 dollars and can go up to over 300,000 dollars."