The verdict in three sentences
For a private jet charter company in Riyadh, the website must first state plainly whether you are an operator or a broker, then prove safety and responsiveness before it talks about luxury. Local agencies price this kind of project at 60,000 to 150,000 SAR as a 2026 ballpark, while Kolonell's fixed grid runs from 2,900 USD (Starter) to 8,900 USD (Premium), with Arabic and English covered at the Premium tier according to the quoted scope. The real gap shows over three years: content, photography, translation and maintenance sometimes weigh more than the build itself.
What a Riyadh charter website has to prove
A royal court office, an executive assistant or a family office does not choose an aircraft from a glossy video. They want a fast answer on a route (Riyadh to London, Riyadh to Geneva, Jeddah to Nice), an aircraft category, a lead time and safety assurances. The distinction between an operator holding an air operator certificate issued by the civil aviation authority (GACA in the Kingdom) and a broker chartering on the client's behalf must be written clearly, without implying that a broker operates the fleet. Safety audits such as ARGUS or Wyvern should only be cited if actually held, with their date.
On data, flight requests contain names, passports and itineraries: the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), enforced by SDAIA since September 2023, calls for clear notice and controlled processing. This is not legal advice: the compliance review belongs with your counsel.
| Page | What it must prove | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Home | Operator or broker status, area served, response time | A slogan with no useful information |
| Aircraft categories | Light, midsize, heavy and long-range with real range and capacity | Photos of jets you cannot actually access |
| Routes from Riyadh | Indicative flight times to 8 to 12 key destinations | Displayed prices you cannot honour |
| Empty legs | How they work and terms, genuinely updated | A list frozen for months |
| Safety and compliance | Certificates and audits held, operator selection policy | Badges for audits not held |
| Quote request | Short form: route, date, passengers, direct contact | A 15-field form |
| Privacy | Passenger data handling, retention | A notice copied from another country |
Comparing the real cost: freelancer, local agency, Kolonell
The local figures below are 2026 ballparks drawn from typical agency quotes and public rate pages, converted approximately into USD (the riyal is pegged to the dollar at about 3.75 SAR to 1 USD). Kolonell prices are fixed and quoted in USD.
| Option | Build budget | Usual timeline | What is often included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh freelancer | 15,000 to 40,000 SAR, about 4,000 to 10,700 USD | 6 to 12 weeks | Design and build, copywriting rarely included |
| Local agency | 60,000 to 150,000 SAR, about 16,000 to 40,000 USD | 8 to 16 weeks | Design, Arabic and English, project management |
| High-end local agency | 180,000 to 400,000 SAR, about 48,000 to 107,000 USD | 3 to 6 months | Art direction, video, on-site workshops |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Essential showcase site, native English or French copywriting |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | More pages, SEO structure, route and aircraft pages |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,900 USD | 4 to 6 weeks | Multilingual tier, languages and RTL scope set in the quote |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, and 3 months of support. A quoting engine, an empty legs feed connected to charter software or a secure client area are priced on quote. Details are on the international offer.
Hidden costs and the three-year total
The build is only part of the bill. The items below are third-party costs or market assumptions to budget whichever option you choose.
| Item | 2026 ballpark | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft and cabin photography | 1,500 to 4,000 USD | Only aircraft you can genuinely access |
| Native Arabic copywriting or review | 800 to 2,500 USD | Third-party cost, essential for a credible Arabic version |
| Compliance review (data, notices) | 1,000 to 3,000 USD | By your counsel, outside the web scope |
| Maintenance after the 3 included months | 150 to 600 USD a month, market assumption | Kolonell: on quote |
| Hosting and domain | 300 to 1,200 USD a year | Depending on traffic and requirements |
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Najd Skyways Charter, a business aviation broker in Riyadh, wants an Arabic and English website.
Kolonell Premium option: 8,900 USD for the build, plus 2,500 USD of photography and 1,200 USD of Arabic review, or 12,600 USD at launch. With maintenance estimated at 300 USD a month over the remaining 33 months (market assumption), add 9,900 USD: a three-year total of 22,500 USD.
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Local agency option at 120,000 SAR (about 32,000 USD): with the same 3,700 USD of third-party costs and the same maintenance assumption, the total reaches 45,600 USD over three years. The gap, about 23,100 USD, could fund several seasons of content on key routes.
When a local agency is still the better choice
A Riyadh agency makes sense if you need frequent in-person workshops with leadership, an Arabic brand team embedded day to day, or if a tender requires a locally registered provider. Before signing, ask five questions: who writes the Arabic, who owns the code and accounts, what maintenance covers, how passenger data is handled, and what the real lead time is for one extra route page.
FAQ
How much does a private aviation website cost in Riyadh?
As a 2026 ballpark, allow 60,000 to 150,000 SAR with a local agency, about 16,000 to 40,000 USD. Kolonell's grid is fixed: 2,900, 4,900 or 8,900 USD depending on the tier.
Should we display flight prices?
Rarely: rates depend on the aircraft, repositioning and dates. It is better to publish indicative flight times and commit to a quote within a set time, for example 2 hours.
Is the Arabic version included?
The Premium tier at 8,900 USD is the multilingual tier: languages and right-to-left scope are set in the quote. Native Arabic copywriting or review remains a third-party cost, often 800 to 2,500 USD.
Can we connect charter software or an empty legs feed?
Yes, these integrations are priced on quote depending on the available API. Plan them at scoping, because they change the structure of route pages.
How quickly can the site go live?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, 4 to 6 weeks for Premium, once content and photos are approved. Local agencies typically quote 8 to 16 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Operator or broker status, languages, key routes and integrations: we scope the right tier, from Growth to Premium, with a launch in 4 to 6 weeks. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
