Celebrity Private Jets: How Traveling Becomes A Fashion Show With The Elite

When taking to the sky on long trips for meetings, concerts, or movie sets, these celebrities all opt to travel privately and in style. They own magnificent private jets worth millions of dollars, many of which have been remodeled to create the ultimate air palace of luxury.

The jet is practically an RV in the air, complete with a full bedroom, kitchen, two bathrooms, and a living room which can seat up to 15 passengers in its luxurious cream-colored, real leather seats. It’s for dad, sure, but it’s also for the rest of the family.

The most efficient way for him to take to the sky is with his private Bombardier BD-700 Global Express. Well, technically, it’s owned by the Challenger Administration, LLC, but he is still the owner. It can cruise at an altitude of 51,000 feet and carries a maximum of 19 passengers.

The G4 has a capacity of 15 individuals and includes a kitchen and multimedia system. There’s no way you’ll end up starving or bored on Justin Bieber’s elite aircraft.

Taylor purchased a smaller version of the Falcon for $6 million, which she uses to fly all over with her eight best friends when they go on nearby excursions. For a far lower investment than many of the celebrities on this list fork over for just one private airplane, Taylor got two jets. That’s a brilliant move, Taylor!

The military had formerly used Bono’s private plane, an Airbus A310. Of course, the aircraft has indeed been completely customized since the military use. In typical superstar style, the plane is emblazoned with a U2 logo to let us all know who’s controlling it.

This wasn’t the only private jet that Elizabeth Taylor had, too. Another ex-husband, Mike Todd, even named his private plane “The Liz” in her honor. Unfortunately, the film producer died in a plane crash in 1958.

This model is known to be among the fastest fliers today, which amazingly has the ability to travel near the speed of sound. It’s not only a fast flyer, it’s also a high roller, fetching a price tag of a cool $59 million.

Chan’s jet of choice: the Embraer Legacy 650, a $29 million private jet decorated with Chan’s personal logo and a dragon
symbol. For sure, it helps that he also happens to be a brand ambassador for the jet company

Given his status as being one of the world’s best players, Ronaldo isn’t coy about demanding large sums of money. According to Forbes, Ronaldo’s perpetual deal with Nike is valued at over $1 billion. A man with that much money can buy anything he desires. Ronaldo operates a $45 million Gulfstream G650 private jet. The aircraft has a capacity of Eighteen travelers.

The jet, called the Casamigos, apparently is co-owned by Clooney and Gerber, who also happen to be business partners in a tequila company. Needless to say, it’s not hard to picture these folks throwing back some shots in their private jet as they head off to another dream destination.

Freeman has an instrument rating, which allows him to command any of several planes anytime he feels like it. He had a frightening situation a while back because one of the planes’ tires blew out, prompting him to crash land. He was unscathed. However, the aircraft was not so fortunate.

This private jet can fly non-stop for as long as 16 hours without needing to stop for refueling. That’s economic, for sure. It also makes for a friendly carpool as it’s got enough space to hold up to 14 passengers at a time, comfortably. Each of them have their own jets, which makes it a good fodder for small talk in the event that they encounter each other on the red carpet.

His net worth is in excess of $220 million, enabling him to purchase a Gulfstream G650 private jet for $65 million. With his hectic schedule, the plane is likely to spend a large portion of time flying.

Angelina Jolie has her own private jet ready for when she needs to get moving, saving her time and hassle. The Cirrus SR22 costs about $600,000, which is shocking considering the other jets on this list cost millions. Though she is still a cut above many other celebrities who still fly commercial.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, he recounted how while he was on a tour with The Who as a rock journalist in 1973, their pilot once flew them straight into a storm so they could cut some flight time. He swore never to fly private planes again, but of course, he did.

Apart from being a model businessman for today’s aspiring entrepreneurs, he is also the proud owner of the Dallas
Mavericks. Oh, and he also serves as the chairman of HDTV. With so much on his plate, it’s no wonder he’d need something fast and comfy to get him from one business meeting to another.

Among this roster of very expensive collectibles are the planes Boeing 707, Bombardier Challenger 601, Boeing 727, and Gulfstreams. Taking his love for planes to a professional height, Travolta also earned his license to be a pilot, which allows him to fly one of his treasured planes himself, anytime, anywhere.

Fast forward today, and Cruise now owns a Gulfstream IV jet himself, a state-of-the-art two-seater cockpit, with a body that can fit up to 19 passengers. It can go as high as 45,000 feet, while its price tag is capped at $36 million. Still high, on both accounts.

What’s in it? Oh, the usual. A big, sprawling cabin easily fitting up to 50 passengers, 15 of which belong to first-class seats, a dining room, and a steam room. All of that for a “cheap” $25 million, by Google bank account standards.

Proudly bearing the most recognizable bunny logo in the world, Hefner’s jet reportedly cost $5 million. “I saw the future when I was in London,” he wrote on The Wall Street Journal. “The sexual revolution was going on and the miniskirt had just arrived…I decided then and there to get the jet.”

Musk’s Gulfstream G550 can sit 17 different passengers, but has since been transformed to serve as sleeping arrangements. As for the G650, the billionaire uses this jet as his primary form of transportation between Texas and California.

Among his prized treasures include a CJ3 Citation Jet, Cessna 525B, and CJ3. He is often seen getting aboard one of his jets, on his way probably to some other exotic location for a quick getaway adventure, or a regular, daily errand.

And use it she does, as she’s been photographed all over the globe with it, especially when she goes on tour. With so many little monsters eagerly awaiting Lady Gaga at every stop, of course she needs to arrive in monstrous style.

He has provided the eighth-largest sum to charity, $4 billion. When the Prince has to conduct talks, he does so in grand style. Talal owns a Boeing 747 in addition to a $200 million yacht. He also owns a Hawker Siddeley 125 and an Airbus 321.

Considering that it is quite the trip from Lithuania to London, where he spends a lot of time as the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, it’s no wonder that he would have to fly private every time. That, plus the fact that he can afford it anyway as the owner of prime investment company, Millhouse LLC.

His plane of choice: the de Havilland Canada DHC-6-320 Twin Otter. Otherwise known as one of the most “robust transport vehicles” of today, the Twin Otter can be relied on to land on even the roughest of strips, even when filled to a maximum capacity of 19 passengers.

His fame has allowed him to acquire a slew of cool, posh, and pricey toys, including a $50 million Gulfstream G550 personal plane. His passenger jet is equipped with a master bedroom and a queen-sized bed, ideal for those who have a hectic schedule and must perform soon after landing.

As with any celebrity, however, a little drama is bound to happen once in a while. As it turns out, the jet was involved in a lawsuit for wrongful termination when a flight attendant sued in 2012. Allegedly, she was fired for being seven minutes late because she was buying a special turkey sandwich for Johnson.

Reportedly, it was auctioned off to an anonymous buyer for $430,000. Whoever got the King’s jet had their work cut out for them, though, because the jet, as it stood on that New Mexico tarmac for 35 years, did not even have an engine, and needed a cockpit upgrade. Wait ’till you see his 2nd jet next…

The jet can fit as much as 110 people, but Elvis liked to keep his crowd small and private, limiting passenger seats to only 28 people. While the rock and roll life can get pretty crazy, Elvis knew how to prioritize those he held near and dear.

This may not seem like a big deal for someone with Neymar’s net worth, but understand this: when his assets were blocked owing to a tax investigation, he had to obtain a mortgage, which he utilized for the purchase of a brand new plane. This is commitment! Neymar’s Cessna has a fully equipped bar and accommodates 12 individuals.

His private jet is just as captivating and exciting as his moves on the basketball court were during his heydays. His luxurious jet is wrapped in white and grey camo, complete with a dark grey Air Jordan graphic. It’s a cool sight to behold, for sure, especially because it’s unmistakable who’s riding on the inside. Folks who have seen it fondly call it the “flying sneaker.”

And he does so frequently, too, with as much as 158 flying hours under his belt–in a month. He loves flying so much in fact that he even celebrated his 50th birthday in one as well. Although for the size of the party he threw, he had to charter an even bigger jet–one that could accommodate all of his 150 guests.

One of these jets is a Gulfstream III, which retails for $34 million. Meanwhile, one jet is said to have ultra luxurious white leather seats, complete with a full kitchen, with matching gold for faucets and handles to boot. The other is said to feature black leather, we suppose for variety.

Based on his Instagram posts, his jet features a cream-colored interior, and carries a large dining table to accommodate his family. In one of his posts, he can even be seen seated beside his young baby, enjoying what appears to be a full-course meal.

Talk about living in style. What would otherwise be reserved for a special occasion is just a normal, everyday thing for him. Needless to say, he caught some flack for this from his critics, especially because he was against oil, supposedly.

Both private jets sit up to eight passengers and are frequently used by the billionaire to attend meetings across the country and around the world. Together, these two Gulfstream jets are worth around $150 million.

The Tiger’s personal jet features a wardrobe, a built-in restroom, and the capacity to fly a full 12 hours, non-stop, without needing a refuel. How much did it cost him to splurge on this ultra expensive toy? Around $53 million, as it turns out. And even with that cost, there’s still plenty of cash for him to roll around in.

More than being flashy, however, it’s actually more of a necessity for him. McCartney is known to bring a ton of stuff with him when he travels, from instruments to wine bottles and other souvenirs. He’ll definitely need all the luggage space he can get.

He reportedly went on to spend more dough by replacing the engine with a Rolls-Royce, and also upgraded the cockpit with the latest in flight technology. Unless you make it to the very limited 14-pax flight manifest, however, you’re not likely to see just how upgraded this jet is from the inside.

Rodriguez’s plane fits a maximum of 14 people, and is decked out in a luxurious interior. One can only guess if long-time superstar girlfriend Jennifer Lopez could have had a hand in deciding how it’s going to be styled inside. Whatever it is, though, it’s bound to look rich, either way.

One time, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry shared how the band felt incredibly lucky switching out a plane to Fleetwood Mac, because originally, they had chartered the plane that carried Lynyrd Skynyrd when it crashed. The incident killed three of the band’s members.

He no longer had to pause for fuel after switching to a Gulfstream 2550, saving himself both time and money. Jackson does have his work area, including a studio on his jet, for the times when he has to get urgent work done while in midair. Even then, nineteen more people can sit comfortably on the plane while another eight people take a nap. Wow!

As a matter of fact, he didn’t just buy one; he got them two. The athletes’ plane “got the widest and largest seat that you can put on this plane.” Most importantly, they added five inches’ worth of extra legroom.

It takes a dedicated businessman to run an empire like his, which is why he prefers to travel for business in the privacy of his own Boeing Business 737. He can invite up to 50 people on board, or hold business meetings in its conference room, and also features a master bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom.

And as you would know, his style is cool. Which is why his jet carries a 42-inch HD LCD screen television in its very own screening room, complete with a satellite TV, theater lighting, and Blu-ray players. This isn’t a jet all for fun, though. In 2012, he lent his Gulfstream to transport Whitney Houston’s body from California to New Jersey.

McGrady was the very first NBA player to ever own a private plane, though it wasn’t anything he did just to demonstrate off his wealth; rather, it was a smart business decision. McGrady started renting out his airplane to several other individuals in a bid to not only recoup the 27 million dollars he invested but also to make a healthy profit as a plane proprietor. If that isn’t smart, then what is?

It had a king-sized water bed, a fully stocked 30-ft bar (booze and drugs, but of course), an electric organ, and even a fireplace. Other rockstars partied it up in this jet, too, like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and even Elton John and The Beegees.

This was originally a military plane, which is an amphibian vehicle. Interestingly, Buffett’s plane was named The Hemisphere Dancer after an encounter with the Jamaican police in 1996. Apparently, they thought he was transporting drugs in it, so they tried to shoot it down. That’s a little rock and roll.

And so he did. The Mooney M20, otherwise known as the Mooney Bravo was introduced to the world in 1955, and continues to impress aviation aficionados today. If you’re interested, you can take one home for a “mere” $1.5 million. Definitely a steal compared to all the others in the list.

Gautam Singhania owns a Bombardier Challenger 600 Series Jet, designed by Eric Roth, renowned aircraft interior designer. Total cost is at a whopping $25 million. For a millionaire as himself, that should be an easy buy.

And that’s not the only thing fancy onboard, for sure, especially not when the jet is known to be priced at an intimidating $100 million. Now how about that for being royally rich? With a family legacy lasting centuries, this is nothing but basic for them, for sure.