The Most Expensive Private Jets in 2026 Owned by Celebs

From SRK to Oprah, here's who's flying what (and how much it costs)
The Most Expensive Private Jets in 2026 Owned by Celebs
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There's rich, and then there's I-bought-a-flying-mansion rich. For the world's biggest stars, flying commercial isn't just inconvenient, it's basically impossible. I mean, to be fair, if I had that kind of money, I wouldn’t travel like the plebiscite either.

Some people fly economy. Some people fly business. And some people fly their own goddamn plane, which they paid for in cash, named after themselves, and parked next to their house. And honestly, what’s wrong with that? Would you rather sit in seat 34B with a stranger's elbow in our ribs?

From SRK's Gulfstream that costs more than most Mumbai high-rises to Tom Cruise’s Gulfstream IV, here's a look at the wildest jets owned by Bollywood and Hollywood's elite in 2026. 

Tyler Perry — Embraer Lineage 1000E

Perry's fleet has included a heavily customised Embraer Lineage 1000E — basically a commercial-grade aircraft turned into a flying penthouse with a private bedroom, lounge, and room for 19 of his friends. He's a licensed pilot, and his Atlanta studio compound reportedly comes with its own runway and hangar. Perry uses the jet for everything from film commitments to humanitarian missions. Well, as long as he never has to deal with airport security again.

Shah Rukh Khan — Gulfstream G550

King Khan, predictably, doesn't do half measures. SRK upgraded into the Gulfstream G550, the same flagship favoured by global business titans, with a price tag that's reportedly crossed ₹500 crore once customisations are baked in. Earlier estimates pegged the jet at ₹350 crore, but 2025–26 valuations put it firmly higher. He uses it for family holidays, film promotions, and the occasional Mannat-to-Dubai sprint.

Saif Ali Khan — Gulfstream G550

So, yeah the Nawab of Pataudi flies the exact same jet as SRK. Saif's G550 is reportedly valued at over ₹500 crore and serves as the Pataudi family's preferred ride for vacations and getaways with Kareena and the boys.

Taylor Swift — Dassault Falcon 7X

Few private jets get more public scrutiny than Taylor Swift's Falcon 7X — flight trackers have practically made it a sport. The French-built jet clocks in at around $54 million.

Oprah Winfrey — Gulfstream G700

Of every celebrity jet on this list, Oprah's is the most documented — registration N540W (54 for her birth year, W for Winfrey, naturally). She started with a G650 in 2016 and upgraded to the newer Gulfstream G700 in 2023, keeping the same iconic tail number. Customisations alone reportedly cost her an extra $10 million, with the cabin split into four zones including a stateroom, conference area, and gourmet galley. You get a jet, you get a jet…

Jay-Z & Beyoncé — Bombardier Global 7500

The Carters know how to upgrade. Jay-Z's old Challenger 850 — a $40 million Father's Day gift from Beyoncé in 2012, which is honestly a wild bar to set for gifting — has been replaced by a Bombardier Global 7500, registered as N44440. The "444" appears twice because it's a nod to both their birthdays (December 4 and September 4). The jet's got a 7,700-nautical-mile range, fits 19 passengers, and reportedly costs over $8,000 per hour to operate. Crazy in love, crazy in fuel bills.

Tom Cruise — Gulfstream IV + vintage fleet

Of course Tom Cruise actually flies his own jet. The man got his pilot's license decades ago and uses his Gulfstream IV to hop between film sets — but the real flex is the rest of his collection. He owns a WWII-era P-51 Mustang (worth around $4 million on its own), a Pitts Special S-2B aerobatic plane, and reportedly a few other vintage beauties. The headline G-IV figure is around $36 million, but the full fleet pushes way higher. Some Maverick.

John Travolta — Dassault Falcon 900B + fleet

Travolta's home in Florida famously has its own runway connecting directly to his front door, insane, am I right?. His current fleet, as of 2025, includes a Dassault Falcon 900B, a Boeing 737-300, and an Eclipse EA500. He's a fully licensed pilot, has been since the '70s, and once flew his own restored Boeing 707 around the world for Qantas.

Amitabh Bachchan — Bombardier Challenger 300

Big B's Bombardier Challenger 300 is reportedly worth around ₹260 crore and has become as much a part of his persona as that baritone voice. The jet seats up to 10, has a range of 5,741 km, comes with a full galley and advanced communication systems — basically a Bachchan-shaped command centre in the sky. He uses it for both work and family travel.

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