25. Jay-Z
Private jets mark another level of success, style, and travel. Oh yes, private jets, the ultimate symbol of wealth. Admit it--we've all dreamed of hopping on our own private jet and zipping off to a tropical island or chic city sky rise.
Now we get to see which of the most well-known celebrities have made this dream a reality, and some of them are celebs I never would have guessed! Better yet, we get to see how each celeb styles and designs the inside of their prized private jets. From luxurious and decadent to downright ridiculous, here are 25 Private Jets owned by celebrities that you will barely be able to believe!
Some wives buy their husbands coffee mugs or even new TV's for Father's Day. If you happen to be Beyonce, and you're married to rapping mogul Jay-Z, you buy them a Challenger 850.
For one of the highest earning celebrity couples on the planet, we guess it's an appropriate gift.
Beyonce shares a pic on Instagram of Jay Z carrying Blue Ivy toward the family's jet:
The pop superstar presented Jay-Z with his $40 million private jet on Father's Day.
24. John Travolta
The Challenger 850 is no regular private jet, it features a living room, a kitchen and two full bathrooms.
23. Oprah Winfrey
John Travolta has made his love for airplanes well known over the past several years, even going so far as to build two customized runways for his jets on his Florida property.
While extravagant, such a multi-million dollar home makeover makes sense for a man who owns seven planes, including a Boeing 707, a Boeing 727, and three Gulfstream jets.
John Travolta is such a plane fan that he is himself now a qualified pilot, having completed a Qantas course.
Oprah Winfrey owns a Global Express XRS Jet, which seats about 10 passengers.
The Bombardier Global Express is a popular choice among Hollywood's elite.
22. Steven Spielberg
Media mogul Oprah, singer Celine Dion, and director Steven Spielberg all own the jet.
21. Celine Dion
The jet is powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, and can attain a maximum altitude of 51,000 ft, travelling for up to 16 hours without requiring re-fuelling.
The Canadian singer has been rated as one of the richest singers in the world over the years.
20. Donald Trump
So that's a simple reason why she decided to buy a private jet.
The spacious all-leather interior can comfortably fit anywhere from eight to 14 passengers and the bathroom and galley are complete with luxurious designer fixtures.
The real estate mogul, who also happens to be the president-elect, sure knows how to travel in style.
19. Tyler Perry
His private Boeing 757 is as luxurious as it gets, complete with a double bed, spacious lounge with sofas, gold accents, and even a marble bathroom.
Pillows and cushions throughout are, of course, embossed with the clan’s crest.
Estimated Cost: $95,800,000
Madea mastermind Tyler Perry owns a Gulfstream III.
18. Bill Gates
He customized it to be a “Flying theater” with several big displays, a big library and everything else you need in order to enjoy your flight.
Estimated Cost: $125million The base price of a new Gulfstream III is around $65 so you can imagine just how much this private jet was modified.
17. Jim Carrey
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express, which is technically owned by Challenger Administration LLC, on Gates' behalf.
Estimated Cost: $59,000,000Jim Carrey owns a Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V is one of the highest performance private jets in the world. It can accommodate up to 16 passengers and fly nearly as fast as the speed of sound.
16. Roman Abramovich
With a crew of two and room for up to 19 passengers, the Gulfstream IV has a maximum range of 7,820 km and can reach an altitude of up to 45,000 feet.
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15. Tom Cruise
Other luxury features include chestnut interiors and even elements of gold peppered throughout the decor.
14. Harrison Ford
With a crew of two and room for up to 19 passengers, the Gulfstream IV has a maximum range of 7,820 km and can reach an altitude of up to 45,000 feet.
Estimated Cost: $36,000,000
The 72-year-old actor has long been active in aviation. As a qualified pilot, Ford owns a total of eight planes, among them this Cessna 680 Sovereign, a long-range jet. The green plane has nine seats, with a maximum capacity of 12, and is considered a transcontinental aircraft, reaching speeds of 527 mph (848 km/h) and an elevation of 47,000 ft (14,000 m).
'Flying is like good music,' the Star Wars star told The Mail on Sunday in 2010.
13. Ralph Lauren
'It elevates the spirit and it's an exhilarating freedom.'
Estimated Cost: $18,000,000 'I love the machines, I love the aviation community,' he added. 'I used to own aeroplanes and have pilots flying them for me, but I finally realised they were having more fun than I was.'
12. Sir Richard Branson
11. Angelina Jolie
10. Elvis Presley
Jolie is working towards obtaining her pilot's license.
9. Barack Obama
Rock legend Elvis Presley owned a Convair 880 Jet, which he named "The Lisa Marie."
8. Steve Jobs
7. Morgan Freeman
6. Warren Buffett
He owns a Cessna Citation 501, Cessna 414 twin-engine prop and an Emivest SJ30.
5. Bono
4. Jimmy Buffett
U2 front man Bono leased an Airbus A310s for 18 months and even had it customized with a U2 logo.
3. Tiger Woods
2. Flying Luxury Home
The G550 has the efficiency to fly over 12,000 km nonstop for more than 12 hours, can comfortably fit 18 passengers and reaches altitudes of up to 51,000 feet.
Estimated Cost: $53,500,000 The G550 cabin is known for its luxury design, great light and views – Gulfstream jets have iconic, wide oval windows - and all versions come with a built-in restroom and wardrobes.
Almost last, we have a Boeing private jet that was transformed into a luxury home. How would you like to take a plane ride, while completely forgetting that you're on a plane?
For years, Boeing has offered its airliners for sale to private parties or governments under its BBJ program.
1. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud
That ranges from the massive 747-8 jumbo jet ...
The Saudi prince had a specially designed central seat in the middle of a golden lounge with thick carpets and marble tops.