List Of 5 Notable Celebrities That Operate Private Jets

Summary

• Celebrities like Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift own luxurious private jets for travel.

• These private jets range in price from $20 million to $95 million and have customized interiors to fit their preferences.

• The private jets have spacious cabins, luxury amenities, and can accommodate 8-16 passengers for luxurious travel experiences.

Owning a private jet is necessary for some people, particularly those who spend more than half a year traveling. Like business travelers, celebrities are always on the go, and what better way to travel in luxury than owning a private jet? This article explores some celebrities who travel in style.

1 Jackie Chan

Embraer Legacy 500

• Approximate price: $20 million

• Passenger capacity: 8-12

• Operational range: 3,125 NM

• Service ceiling: 45,000 ft

• 2x 19" High-definition screens

• HD entertainment system

• WiFi connectivity

Chinese actor Jackie Chan owns not one but two Embraer private jets: a Legacy 500 and a Legacy 650. The former was purchased as his second jet in February 2016 for approximately $20 million. The actor has customized the interior of his jet to his liking.

Photo: Embraer

With a capacity of up to 12 passengers, the jet features a spacious interior and luxury club seating. The elegant sofa seating in the aft offers a luxurious and comfortable living space for travelers and their groups. The Legacy 500 is ideal for shorter routes, while the actor uses the larger Legacy 650 for transoceanic travels.

2 Tom Cruise

Gulfstream IV

• Approximate price: $36 million

• Passenger capacity: 14

• Operational range: 4,350 NM

• Service ceiling: 45,000 ft

The Top Gun actor and one of the most celebrated Hollywood actors owns a Gulfstream IV jet, with an approximate price tag of $36 million. With a passenger capacity of up to 14 people, the aircraft can fly non-stop for approximately 10 hours before requiring refueling.

The luxurious interior of the jet has everything that the actor needs for his travels. The actor travels in style while working on movies all over the world.

3 Oprah Winfrey

Bombardier Global Express XRS

• Approximate price: $42 million

• Passenger capacity: 8-16

• Operational range: 7,000 NM

• Non-stop flight time: 16 hours

• Service ceiling: 51,000 ft

The Queen of all media is a proud owner of several real estate properties nationwide, including a $14 million mansion. To travel between her massive estates, Oprah Winfrey owns a Bombardier Global Express XRS, bought at an estimated price of $42 million.

The customizable cabin can accommodate eight to 16 passengers, depending on the seating or sleeping configuration. The luxury of her private jet is adorned through the cabin, which features customized leather seats, wooden furniture, and elegant fixtures. The cabin has plenty of space for work and dining, depending on the celebrity's preferences during the flight.

4 Kim Kardashian

Gulfstream G650ER

• Dubbed: Kim Air

• Approximate price: $95 million

• Cost of customization: $60 million

• Passenger capacity: 19

• Operational range: 7,500 NM

• Interior: Four living areas

Kim Kardashian is a well-known socialist and media personality who reached the heights of fame from her television shows. The celebrity became the owner of a Gulfstream G650ER in 2022, which she purchased for a whopping $95 million. The actress spent an additional $60 million to customize the jet to her liking.

From cashmere-covered seats and custom light wood interiors to multiple bathrooms onboard, Kardashian aims to extend her ground lifestyle to the air. The actress is known to have strict rules for accompanying passengers, including a no-shoes policy whereby passengers wear custom slippers designed by Kardashian's clothing brand SKIMS.

5 Taylor Swift

Dassault Falcon 7X

• Approximate price: $54 million

• Approximate annual operating costs: $3 million

• Passenger capacity: 16

• Operational range: 6,850 NM

• Approximateannual operating costs: $3 million

The young American singer needs no introduction. Taylor Swift has some of the highest-selling song albums by her name. With all this fame and wealth comes a shiny Dassault Falcon 7X that takes the pop singer around during domestic and international tours.

Thanks to its massive operational range, the aircraft can make long-haul trips, with a capacity for 16 passengers.

Swift has customized her Falcon 7X interior to suit her preferences, including a quiet and spacious environment onboard the jet. The cabin features plush seating, a customized entertainment system, dedicated workspaces, and bespoke dining areas.