Introduction
Most Expensive and Luxurious Private Planes in the World are not just aircraft but flying palaces owned by billionaires who demand ultimate comfort, privacy, and style.it still blows my mind to think we’ve created machinery and technology that’s capable of transporting us around the world that’s incredible enough on its own however if you’re really looking to do it in style then owning a private jet is the way to go private jets are not only a method of getting their owners from a to b but an extension of their personalities the most expensive private jets are designed and created with love care and the utmost attention to detail let’s have a look at some of the most expensive private jets in the world and what makes them so special interestingly this list is created using publicly available data it is imaginable that there are more extravagant and expensive planes that their owners wish to keep private .
Number 10 — Airbus A380 Owned by Prince Alwaleed Bintilal — 500 Million Dollars
number 10 airbus a380 owned by prince alwaleed bintilal-500 million dollars [Music] if you’re looking for luxury and legroom in a private jet why not just customize the largest commercial airliner in the world that’s exactly what saudi prince all will lead bintilla decided to do an ordinary airbus a380 is the most expensive commercial aircraft selling at approximately 400 million dollars this year the lavish customization for the prince will raise that price to over 500 million dollars with 550 square meters of cabin space the prince’s airbus 380 private jet has more than enough room for all the amenities of home even if home happens to be a palace featuring garage doors for cars and even a stable for transporting horses and camels the plane that has become known as the flying palace also features several fully furnished bedrooms a prayer room that rotates to face mecca from any direction is perhaps the crown jewel of this luxurious private jet four engine alliance gp 7270 engines power this private jet plane to a maximum cruising speed of 1050.87 kilometers per hour the airbus 380 custom has a flight range of 15 700 kilometers.
Number Nine — Airbus A340 300 Owned by Alishair Usmanov — 350 to 500 Million
number nine airbus a340 300 owned by alishair usmanov-350 to 500 million this aircraft is owned by the richest man in russia a billionaire al-ashar ashmanov besides the spectacular and luxurious exterior paint job the plane carries the name gorkhan as it has been named after the al-ashar ashmanov’s father the original price of the plane was 238 million dollars however according to bloomberg com the final cost is estimated to vary from 350 to 500 million dollars considering the interior decoration and technology implemented it features sleeping quarters bathrooms and several sitting areas usmanov’s airbus also includes a lavish dining room equipped with luxuriant leather chairs four turbofan engines allow for a maximum cruising speed of 915 kilometers per hour and a maximum flight range of 13 699 kilometers .
Number Eight — Boeing 747 430 Owned by Sultan of Brunei — 233 Million Dollars
number eight boeing 747 430 owned by sultan of brunei-233 million dollars [Music] the other 747 on our list belongs to the sultan of brunei one of the richest monarchs in the world the original price of the plane was around 100 million dollars and the sultan has spent in excess of another 100 million dollars on updating its interior which screams luxury with gold details all over the plane a living room a bedroom and a bathroom are all decorated with gold and crystal featuring wash basins made out of solid gold turbofan jet engines power this luxury private aircraft to a cruising speed of 988 kilometers per hour the boeing 747 to 430 has a flight range of 13 450 kilometers at a price tag of 223 million dollars plus the sultan’s 100 million dollar customization job it is hard to imagine that any detail was overlooked in the customizing the sultan’s private jet.
Number Seven — Boeing 767 33A ER Owned by Roman — 120 to 170 Million
number seven boeing 767 33a er owned by roman dash 120 to 170 million this 767 33a er also known as the bandit due to its cockpit paint detail belongs to the russian billionaire and the owner of chelsea football club roman abramovic the plane which was originally meant to accommodate up to 300 passengers could transfer a whole team from game to game with no trouble with a nice paint job on the outside the plane’s interior is reported to be outfitted with chestnut and decorated with gold it is also said to feature a dining facility for 30 people and an anti-missile system to provide additional security the jet boasts a lavishly appointed lounge and sleeping areas as well as a dining area that accommodates 30.
Number Six — Boeing 747 81 VIP Owned by Joseph Lau — 153 Million Dollars
number six boeing 747 81 vip owned by joseph lau dash 153 million dollars [Music] this vip model of boeing 747 is owned by the hong kong real estate tycoon joseph lau this one of the top 10 most expensive private jets is called dreamliner features exclusive design in hand with all the latest technology to ensure the vip class traveling experience throughout the entire flight the plane’s 445 square meter interior features two levels joined by a spiral staircase it is powered by general electric gen x engines and able to cruise at a maximum speed of 1195 kilometers per hour this custom 747 has a maximum flight range of 17 020 kilometers the interior features a gym several guest rooms and a huge private office large enough to hold board meetings vaulted ceilings add to the aircraft’s charm and give the illusion of a larger cabin space.
Number Five — Gulfstream III Owned by Tyler Perry — 125 Million Dollars
number five gulfstream iii owned by tyler perry-125 million dollars this beautiful business jet belongs to an american producer actor and director tyler perry his customized gulfstream 3 sports a flying theater configuration featuring a huge 42-inch hd lcd screen multiple blu-ray players ipod docking stations a satellite tv and a theater lighting with electronically controlled window shades everything you need to keep you entertained during a flight the plane’s 38 cubic meters of space has been converted to house several big screen viewing rooms as well as a formal dining area and fully equipped custom kitchen this private gulfstream 3 is propelled by two rolls royce bay turbofan engines that allow the jet a maximum cruising speed of 903 kilometers per hour the custom gulfstream 3 belonging to mr perry also boasts a more than respectable 7402.98 kilometer flight range the 38 cubic meter interior of tyler perry’s custom private jet features a private vip bedroom and bathroom aside from being one of the world’s most expensive private jets tyler perry’s gulfstream 3 also holds a unique but sad place in music history as it was used to transport the body of superstar whitney houston following her tragic and untimely death.
Number Four — Boeing 757 Owned by Donald Trump — 100 Million Dollars
number four boeing 757 owned by donald trump-100 million dollars [Music] the famous business magnate donald trump bought this previously used plane from the microsoft co-founder paul allen and has to date made luxurious customizations to suit his own style to make it one of the most expensive private jets ever inside there is a master bedroom with a work desk and an integrated home theater system a television room featuring a 52 inches flat screen tv with a control box giving access to over a thousand of trump’s favorite movies not to mention a bathroom with a circular shower the lavish interior features golden fittings all over the plane including the gold-plated seat belt buckles in the main and guest cabins as well as a gold-plated sink and faucets in the bathroom the boeing 757 seats 240 people after retrofitting by the donald 43 passengers may fly comfortably within the jets 395 square meters of cabin space.
Number Three — Boeing 737 — 80 Million Dollars
number three boeing 737-80 million dollars [Music] this customized 737 which was presented at the asian business aviation conference and exhibition last year is owned by an undisclosed u s businessman the original price of the plane was 57 million dollars but the interior modifications have increased the final cost to around 80 million dollars the plane can carry up to 19 passengers with sleeping facilities for eight people besides a king-size bed in the bedroom there is a fully equipped kitchen a bathroom with shower and a conference room featuring connectivity for smartphones and computers and a high-definition video system with surround sound audio for entertainment.
Number Two — Airbus A319 VJ Malia — 81 Million Dollars
number two airbus a319 vj malia-81 million dollars [Music] purchased and customized by liquor mogul vijay malia this private jet came at a cost of 80.7 million dollars featuring a fully stocked bar and luxury dining area this customized airbus a319 corporate jet can accommodate 30 passengers comfortably two wing pylon mounted turbofan engines allow the jet a maximum cruising speed of 828 kilometers per hour the custom airbus has a flight range of 9475 kilometers malia’s custom a319 also features a full boardroom with extensive video conferencing capabilities malia has since had to sell this flying tribute to luxury and productivity most of the retrofits on the plane were over 10 years old so it is not likely the aircraft fetched anywhere near its original value at sale.
Number One — Boeing Business Jet 2 Owned by Mukesh Ombani — 73 Million Dollars
number one boeing business jet 2 owned by mukesh ombani-73 million dollars [Music] the owner of the last entry on our list of the most expensive private jets in the world is india’s richest man mukesh ombani the largest shareholder in india’s most valuable company mr ambani is no stranger to the finest things in life and his jet is no exception this luxury private jet boasts a lavish 95.2 square meter interior featuring an executive lounge capable of hosting full board meetings mr ambani’s custom boeing business jet 2 also boasts a fully appointed master suite with both a private bedroom and bath at the price of 73 million dollars this private jet offers every comfort and convenience suited to both business or personal flight mr umbani’s business jet 2 also features separate lushly appointed areas for seating and for dining two cfm 56 7b 27 turbofan engines allow for a maximum cruising speed of 870 kilometers per hour maximum flight range for the boeing business jet 2 is 12 300 kilometers.