A private jet gives you freedom and flexibility. With a private charter you set the schedule, skip the long waits, and never share the cabin with strangers. It is a different way to fly.
A private jet is also a status symbol. Even among celebrities, only a few own one. Here is a look at the top 12 celebrities with private jets:
1. Elon Musk’s Private Jets
Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G650ER & Dassault Falcon 900B
Elon Musk famously sold his houses in 2020 and 2021, but he kept his private jets. His first was a Dassault Falcon 900B, bought in 2012. In 2016 he bought a Gulfstream G650ER for roughly $70 million, and it served as his main aircraft for years. He has since added a Gulfstream G700, the company’s newest flagship.
The G650ER is about 30 meters long and feels like a flying home, with large-screen TVs, an advanced cabin air system, and generous baggage space. It flies up to about 13,890 km (7,500 nautical miles) nonstop at Mach 0.85 and seats up to 19 passengers.
2. Taylor Swift’s Private Jet
Dassault Falcon 7X
Taylor Swift has flown privately for most of her career. Her first jet, a Dassault Falcon 900, joined her in 2009. She sold it in early 2024, which left the Dassault Falcon 7X she has owned since 2018 as her only jet.
The Falcon 7X is a three-engine, long-range jet with a quiet, spacious cabin and a range of about 5,950 nautical miles. On a world tour with shows several nights a week, it lets Swift move between stadiums, events, and home on her own schedule. For her, the jet is less a luxury than a working tool that keeps a punishing calendar manageable.
3. Tom Cruise’s Private Jets
Gulfstream IV, P-51 Mustang, HondaJet, Challenger 300
Tom Cruise is a licensed pilot, and his real-life fleet suits the star of Top Gun. For long trips he has used a Gulfstream IV, a twin-engine, large-cabin jet that can seat up to 19 passengers and has a range of just under 5,000 miles. For shorter hops he has been seen in a HondaJet light jet and a Bombardier Challenger 300 super-midsize jet.
His most famous aircraft is not a jet at all. Cruise owns a P-51 Mustang, the single-engine American fighter of World War II. His Mustang was built in 1946, carries the nose art “Kiss Me Kate,” and was fully restored before he bought it in 2001. It is said to be his favorite aircraft, and he has taken guests up in it for memorable flights.
4. Kylie Jenner’s Private Jet
Bombardier Global 7500
Kylie Jenner’s jet is hard to miss. It is finished in white and pink and carries the words “Kylie Air.” Inside there is a lounge with TVs and sofas, a bedroom, and bookshelves. The aircraft reportedly cost about $73 million, before the cost of its custom furniture and finishes.
The Global 7500 is one of the longest-range business jets in the world, at about 7,700 nautical miles. Its cabin is divided into four living spaces, plus a separate crew rest area. It combines a high level of safety, strong performance, and a carefully planned interior.
5. Drake’s Private Jet
Boeing “Air Drake” 767-200
Drake’s Boeing 767 came from Canadian cargo airline Cargojet, which gave it to the rapper for free on one condition: he would fly it around the world and share photos and videos of the trips on Instagram.
Estimates of the aircraft’s value vary widely. The exterior is painted mint and features the words “Air Drake,” his OVO owl logo, and praying hands. The interior uses gold, burgundy, and pink tones, and the cabin has soft sofas, tables, a giant TV, and striped carpets.
6. Bill Gates’ Private Jets
Two Gulfstream G650ERs and two Bombardier Challenger 350s
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reportedly owns four private jets. Two are Gulfstream G650ERs, costing around $70 million each. The other two are Bombardier Challenger 350s, at about $27 million each. Gates has equipped his fleet with advanced avionics that improve navigation and reduce the chance of error.
7. Tiger Woods’ Private Jet
Gulfstream G550
Professional golfer Tiger Woods owns a Gulfstream G550, which reportedly cost him about $60 million. A luxurious interior, ergonomic seats, speed, fuel efficiency, and an advanced flight deck: the Gulfstream G550 has it all.
The cabin is built for long flights. It can be divided into up to four separate living areas with three independent temperature zones, and it offers many layout options with seating for up to 19 passengers. Everything is designed for comfort and performance.
8. Oprah Winfrey’s Private Jet
Global Express XRS, now Gulfstream
Oprah Winfrey, the TV host, billionaire, and founder of the OWN network, has owned private jets since the early 1990s. For years she flew a Bombardier Global Express XRS, a long-range jet with a cabin for about a dozen guests.
She later moved to Gulfstream, flying a G550 and then a G650ER, and her current jet is reported to be a Gulfstream G700. Her aircraft are known for modern entertainment systems, seats upholstered in fine leather, and designer lighting throughout the cabin.
9. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Private Jet
Beyoncé reportedly gave Jay-Z a Bombardier Challenger 850 worth about $40 million for Father’s Day in 2012. Jay-Z could easily buy a jet for himself, but receiving one as a Father’s Day gift is a moment few people will ever share.
The Challenger 850 climbs quickly to a cruising altitude above 10 km (about 33,000 feet). Its cabin feels more like a home than an airplane, with seating for up to 15 passengers, a living area, a bedroom, bathrooms, and a galley. The interior is the epitome of chic, luxury, and glamour.
10. Jeff Bezos’ Private Jets
Gulfstream G650ER & Gulfstream G700
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the wealthiest people in the world, has owned a Gulfstream G650ER through his holding company Poplar Glen. The G650ER costs about $65 million and seats up to 19 passengers, though most cabins are set up for 12 to 14. He has since added a Gulfstream G700, reportedly worth about $80 million.
The G650ER cabin balances form and function. It offers everything you need in flight, from a well-stocked bar to an interactive entertainment system. Flexible layouts let owners create a private suite, a large meeting area, or individual workspaces.
11. Jim Carrey’s Private Jet
Gulfstream V
Actor Jim Carrey owns a Gulfstream V, which he reportedly bought for about $59 million for business and personal travel.
The Gulfstream V is a long-range business jet that can take Carrey to almost anywhere in the world nonstop. Its cabin is supplied with fresh air, which helps passengers arrive feeling alert, and the spacious interior keeps long flights comfortable. It can seat up to 16 passengers.
12. Celine Dion’s Private Jet
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express
Celine Dion is one of the best-selling and wealthiest singers in the world, so it is no surprise that she flies privately. She reportedly bought a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express for about $47 million.
The interior was customized to her taste. The cabin includes a lounge, an office and meeting area, modern bathroom facilities, and a well-equipped galley. The jet can accommodate up to 18 people.