Airbus A319.

The Airbus A319 charter is an increasingly popular choice for large-group private travel, offering the full-size cabin and range of a commercial narrowbody without the constraints of scheduled airline itineraries. Accommodating up to 140 passengers, it suits corporate group movements, incentive travel, sports team charters and large private parties who require discretion, flexibility and a consistent on-board experience. With a range of 3,700 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 447 knots, the A319 connects Dubai to a wide arc of destinations across Europe, Africa and South Asia without the need for a technical stop.

History & Development

The Airbus A319 is the shortened variant of the A320 family, seating fewer passengers than its sibling by virtue of a reduced fuselage length while retaining the same cross-section, wing and systems architecture. It entered commercial service in 1996 and quickly established itself as a versatile narrowbody suited to thinner routes and secondary airports where the longer A320 would be less economical. The type’s fly-by-wire flight controls, common type rating across the A320 family and well-documented reliability have made it one of the most widely operated jet aircraft in history. The specific aircraft available through Prime Jet Services has been in service since 2016, powered by CFM International CFM56-5B turbofans — a mature, proven powerplant with an established global maintenance network.

Cabin & Comfort

In a charter configuration, the A319 cabin can be arranged to the operator’s specification, with capacity for up to 140 passengers. The widened A320-family cross-section provides a noticeably more spacious feel than older narrowbody designs, with adequate overhead stowage and aisle width for comfortable movement throughout the flight. For group charters, the galley facilities support full in-flight catering services, and the cabin can be staffed by a dedicated crew focused entirely on your party rather than a mixed passenger load. Luggage capacity in the underfloor hold is generous, making the aircraft well suited to groups travelling with sporting equipment, exhibition materials or substantial personal baggage.

Performance

The A319’s two CFM56-5B engines deliver the thrust characteristics of the wider A320 family whilst carrying a lighter airframe, which translates into strong range performance for its class. At a cruise speed of 447 knots and a range of 3,700 nautical miles, the aircraft is capable of non-stop sectors from Dubai reaching well into Europe, across the Indian subcontinent and throughout East Africa. This gives group charter clients meaningful routing flexibility — particularly valuable when scheduling requires direct travel to destinations where widebody availability may be limited or where smaller airports are preferred.

Ideal Routes from Dubai

The A319’s range makes it well suited to medium and long-haul group charters from Dubai International (DXB) or Al Maktoum International (DWC). The following routes are comfortably within its non-stop capability:

• Dubai to London — approximately 7 hours
• Dubai to Paris — approximately 6.5 hours
• Dubai to Rome — approximately 5.5 hours
• Dubai to Mumbai — approximately 2.5 hours
• Dubai to Nairobi — approximately 5 hours
• Dubai to Almaty — approximately 4 hours

For GCC regional group movements — such as corporate shuttles between Dubai and Riyadh, Doha or Kuwait City — the aircraft equally performs well on shorter sectors where the volume of passengers makes a larger aircraft the most practical solution.

Charter the Airbus A319 with Prime Jet Services

Prime Jet Services arranges Airbus A319 charters for corporate delegations, incentive groups, sports teams and private parties requiring reliable large-group air transport with full scheduling flexibility. Our team manages all ground handling, catering, overflight permits and crew logistics, coordinating every element from your first enquiry through to arrival at your destination. We also monitor empty-leg flights on the A319 and comparable aircraft, which can offer significant cost efficiencies for groups with flexible routing or timing. To discuss availability and obtain a tailored quote, contact the Prime Jet Services charter desk directly.