AIR CONNECTIONS
Charter requirement
Define the cargo, deadline and routing the charter must meet.
- Pieces, weights and dimensions
- Origin and destination airports
- Required delivery date
AIR CHARTER · DUBAI · ABU DHABI
Air Charter in the UAEUrgent or oversized cargo.
An aircraft planned around it.
When cargo cannot wait for a scheduled flight, or will not fit on one, JW Marine charters the aircraft. We have flown luxury cars from Japan to the UAE, carried project cargo from Korea to Abu Dhabi for critical oil and gas work, and chartered whole flights around a single client deadline. One team handles the quote, the aircraft, the paperwork, customs and the final delivery.
Explore the serviceLocal knowledge. Connected coordination.
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YOUR CONNECTED JOURNEY
Brief.Prepare.Coordinate.
Bring the handovers into one considered plan.
YOUR SERVICE. CONNECTED.
The right scope.
Built around the details.
An air charter books a whole aircraft, or dedicated space on one, for a shipment that scheduled services cannot carry in time or in size. The aircraft, routing and handling are planned around the cargo.
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Aircraft and routing
Coordinate a suitable aircraft and routing for the cargo profile and timeline.
- Aircraft suitability
- Routing and slot coordination
- Charter quotation
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Airport handling
Bring loading, handling and documentation together at origin and destination.
- Origin delivery to the aircraft
- Loading and handling arrangements
- Air waybill and shipping documents
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Arrival and delivery
Connect destination clearance and onward delivery to the arrival.
- Destination customs clearance
- Unloading and receiving
- Onward delivery or project site handover
CHARTER SOLUTIONS
The right aircraft.
For the cargo you have.
Every charter starts with the cargo: its size, weight, value, how urgent it is and where it has to go. These are the charters we arrange most often.
Full aircraft charter
The whole aircraft, on your schedule and your routing. Best for large, urgent or high-value consignments that need a direct flight with no transfers.
Part charter
Space on a charter flight shared with other cargo, when a whole aircraft is more than you need but scheduled services cannot meet the date.
Oversized and heavy cargo
Freighters with nose or rear loading for machinery, generators, drilling equipment and other cargo too big or heavy for passenger-aircraft holds.
Vehicle charters
Luxury, classic, race and collector cars, and project vehicles, crated or driven on, secured by specialists and cleared on arrival.
Oil and gas, and urgent spares
Critical spares and equipment flown direct to keep rigs, plants and vessels running. Every hour of downtime costs more than the flight.
Dangerous goods
Batteries, chemicals and other regulated cargo on aircraft and operators approved to carry them, with the declarations and packing done correctly.
DELIVERED FOR OUR CLIENTS
Charters we have flown.
Cargo that could not wait.
A few examples of the work behind our air charter service. Client names are kept confidential.
Luxury cars, door to door.
A consignment of luxury cars flown from Japan to the UAE for a client who could not accept the time or handling risk of a sea voyage. We arranged collection and crating at origin, export formalities, the charter flight, UAE customs clearance and delivery to the client's premises.
Project cargo for an oil and gas project.
Equipment needed on site for an important oil and gas project in Abu Dhabi, flown from Korea against a fixed project deadline. We coordinated the aircraft, loading at origin, arrival handling and clearance in Abu Dhabi, and onward delivery to the project.
A whole flight, planned around one deadline.
When a client's shipment could not wait for scheduled capacity, we chartered a dedicated flight for it, matching the aircraft, departure time and routing to the cargo and the date it had to arrive.
WHY JW MARINE
Charter expertise.
At competitive rates.
For businesses across the UAE, JW Marine is the charter partner that combines aviation know-how with a full freight, customs and logistics company on the ground.
Request a charter quote- Competitive charter rates
We compare options from several operators and brokers for every request, so you see real alternatives rather than a single price.
- Experience with difficult cargo
Vehicles, project equipment and urgent oil and gas spares are what we fly. We know what each needs before it reaches the aircraft.
- One team, door to door
Pick-up, export documents, the flight, UAE customs clearance and final delivery are handled by one team, with one point of contact.
- Customs clearance in-house
Our own customs team prepares the clearance before the aircraft lands, so cargo does not wait at the airport.
- Available around the clock
Charter requests rarely arrive during office hours. Our team answers urgent requests seven days a week.
- Backed by sea, road and warehousing
Charter can be one leg of a larger move. Onward trucking to Saudi Arabia and the GCC, storage and sea freight are all in the same company.
AIRCRAFT GUIDE
From turboprops
to the Antonov.
Typical maximum payloads as a guide. The real figure depends on the route, fuel, airports and how the cargo is built up, and we confirm it for each flight.
| Aircraft | Typical payload | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| ATR 72F / small turboprops | about 7–8 t | Regional flights, short runways and urgent spares |
| Boeing 737 freighter | about 20–23 t | Regional GCC, Middle East and Indian subcontinent routes |
| Boeing 767-300F | about 50–55 t | Medium loads on medium and long haul |
| Airbus A330-200F | about 60–65 t | General and palletised cargo on medium and long haul |
| Ilyushin IL-76 | about 40–45 t | Heavy and outsized cargo, rear ramp, rough or short airfields |
| Boeing 777F | about 100 t | Large long-haul loads with fast transit |
| Boeing 747-400F / 747-8F | about 110–135 t | The largest main-deck loads; nose door for long items |
| Antonov An-124 | up to about 120 t | Very large, heavy or indivisible cargo, with an onboard crane |
Not sure how big your shipment is? Work out the volume and chargeable weight with our CBM calculator, then send us the result.
UAE GATEWAYS
Every UAE airport.
Close to your cargo.
We choose the airport that puts the aircraft nearest the cargo and the receiver, which saves trucking time at both ends.
- DWCAl Maktoum International, Dubai World CentralDubai's freight-focused airport, close to Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone.
- DXBDubai InternationalThe busiest cargo hub in the region, with Dubai Airport Free Zone alongside.
- AUHZayed International, Abu DhabiThe natural gateway for Abu Dhabi industrial and oil and gas projects.
- SHJSharjah InternationalA major freighter airport serving the northern emirates.
- RKTRas Al Khaimah InternationalConvenient for northern-emirate industry and smaller freighters.
- FJRFujairah InternationalOn the east coast, close to the Port of Fujairah and the offshore fleet.
FROM ENQUIRY TO DELIVERY
Six steps.
One team throughout.
How a charter runs with JW Marine. For urgent cargo, several of these steps happen at the same time.
- 01Send the details
Pieces, weights and dimensions, the cargo type, the airports or addresses at each end and the date the cargo must arrive. Photos help for unusual cargo.
- 02Options and quotation
We check suitable aircraft and operators and come back with options and a clear price, usually within hours for urgent requests.
- 03Confirm and contract
You choose the option. We confirm the charter agreement, the flight schedule and the documents and cargo preparation needed.
- 04Permits and preparation
Landing and overflight permissions, dangerous-goods approvals where needed, export documents, crating, labelling and delivery to the aircraft.
- 05Loading and flight
Loading supervised with the operator's loadmaster for safe weight distribution and securing. We keep you updated through departure and arrival.
- 06Clearance and delivery
Arrival handling, UAE customs clearance and delivery to your warehouse, showroom or project site, or onward transport across the GCC.
WHAT SHAPES THE PRICE
A fair price.
Explained, not hidden.
Charter prices are quoted for each flight. These are the factors that decide them, and where we look for savings for you.
- Aircraft type and size
Matching the aircraft to the cargo is the biggest single saving. A smaller freighter may do the job.
- Distance and routing
Flight hours, fuel stops and whether the aircraft must fly empty to reach the origin (positioning).
- Timing
The notice you can give, and whether an aircraft is already nearby, both affect the price.
- Airport charges and permits
Landing, parking, handling and navigation fees, and any special permissions.
- The cargo itself
Dangerous goods, vehicles and outsized pieces can need specialist handling, equipment or packing.
- Return flight
If the aircraft has a return or onward load available, the cost to you can fall.
HOW IT CONNECTS
Every handover.
Part of the bigger picture.
Explore a typical air charter coordination flow. The actual scope and sequence are shaped around the requirements you share with the team.
Brief: Start with cargo characteristics, origin, destination and cargo-ready dates.
MAKE IT YOURS
Your requirements.
A connected service mix.
Choose the support you need for air charter. Your selection creates a starting brief for a conversation with our logistics team.
What does Air Charter cover?
An air charter books a whole aircraft, or dedicated space on one, for a shipment that scheduled services cannot carry in time or in size. The aircraft, routing and handling are planned around the cargo.
What information should I send for an enquiry?
Include cargo type; pieces, weights and dimensions; origin and destination airports; required delivery date; dangerous goods or special handling needs. The team will confirm the specific information needed for your request.
Can I connect this with other services?
Additional requirements can be discussed in the same brief. Related services include Air Freight, Air Consolidation, Project Cargo Handling, Customs Clearance, Clearance & Delivery, Transportation. Describe the whole movement or vessel requirement so the handovers can be considered together.
How are timing and availability confirmed?
The team reviews your requirements, proposed dates and relevant arrangements before confirming scope, availability and pricing. The service-mix tool prepares an enquiry; it does not create a confirmed booking.
When is an air charter the right choice?
A charter suits cargo that is too large, heavy or urgent for scheduled air services, such as project equipment, oil and gas spares or time-critical deliveries. Share the cargo details and deadline so the team can confirm whether a charter, scheduled air freight or air consolidation fits best.
How quickly can an air charter be arranged?
For urgent cargo an aircraft can often be confirmed within hours, and the flight can operate within a day or two once permits and documents are ready. Permits and paperwork are the usual cause of delay, so send full cargo details as early as possible.
Is a charter more expensive than normal air freight?
Per kilogram, usually yes. But for large, heavy, outsized or urgent cargo, a charter can cost less overall than splitting the shipment across many scheduled flights, and it removes transfers, delays and handling risk. We will tell you honestly if scheduled air freight or air consolidation is the better choice.
Can you fly cars and other vehicles?
Yes. We have flown luxury cars from Japan to the UAE. Vehicles are prepared to the airline's dangerous-goods rules (fuel and batteries), secured on pallets or in crates, and cleared through UAE customs on arrival.
Can a charter carry dangerous goods?
Yes, on operators and aircraft approved for the class of goods, with the correct packing, labelling and shipper's declaration. Some classes need special approvals in advance, so tell us at enquiry stage.
Which UAE airports can you use?
Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai International (DXB), Zayed International in Abu Dhabi (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Fujairah (FJR), as well as airports across the GCC and worldwide.