One of them has a Turkish bath, a garage for a Rolls-Royce, and carpets that rotate on their own to point toward Mecca. Another cost $500 million — and may never have flown for its owner. Inside the most expensive private jets in the world, from #7 to #1. #1 is a three-story flying palace.
For most people, a plane is transportation. For the world's richest, it's a flying palace — with marble floors, gold bathtubs, spas, movie theaters, and even garages for supercars. In 2026, the most extravagant private jets on the planet cost from tens of millions to more than $500 million.
But here's the detail few people tell: the "price" of a luxury jet is complicated. The value combines the plane's factory price (already tens of millions) with the customization (which can cost more than the plane itself). And several famous numbers are inflated or disputed.
Let's go inside the most expensive jets in the world, from #7 to #1. And #1 is a three-story flying palace that may not even fly.
#7 — The celebrity jets: $70 to 150 million
Let's start with the "base" of flying luxury. The biggest stars and tech billionaires usually have the Gulfstream G650ER — called "the Rolls-Royce of jets" — which costs about $70 to 75 million. Elon Musk, for example, uses one.
With customization, the number soars: Kim Kardashian's jet, built from scratch, reportedly cost $150 million with its cashmere and leather finishes. It's the entry tier for elite jets — and we're still far from the top.
The next one already enters the hundreds of millions. 👇
#6 — The "Trump Force One": gold-plated Boeing 757
One of the most recognizable jets in the world. Donald Trump's Boeing 757, nicknamed "Trump Force One," has every piece of metal plated in 24-karat gold — light fixtures, seatbelt buckles, even the bathroom sink. The seats are Italian leather with the family crest.
The cited value is about $100 million (plus around $10M in customization). But there's an honest caveat: the real resale value of a 1991 757 would be much lower — the plane's cultural value probably exceeds its market value. It's more symbol than asset.
The next one belongs to one of the richest men in Russia.
#5 — Roman Abramovich's Boeing 767 "The Bandit": $170 million
Russian billionaire and former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has a Boeing 767 he affectionately calls "The Bandit," valued at about $170 million.
The jet is beyond luxurious: it has a dining room, a library, a living room, and rest space for the crew, with advanced security systems. It's a commercial plane turned into a flying mansion — a theme that repeats in the biggest jets on the list.