The most expensive private jet in service is the VIP Boeing 747-8, whose base airliner carried a list price of about $418 million in 2019 before any custom cabin work. A private Airbus A380 would have cost more, but the one ordered by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal in 2007 was never delivered to him, so our original claim that it was a $500 million jet delivered that year was wrong. Below, eight jets ranked by list or equipped price as of October 2026. These are list prices of the aircraft; real deals are negotiated and VIP interiors cost extra.
| Rank | Jet | Price (USD) | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing 747-8 VIP | about $418 million (airliner list price) | 2019 list price |
| 2 | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | $118.5 million | 2023 equipped price |
| 3 | Boeing BBJ MAX 8 | $110.5 million | 2023 equipped price |
| 4 | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | $101.5 million | 2023 equipped price |
| 5 | Gulfstream G700 | about $80 to $85 million | Third-party estimates |
| 6 | Gulfstream G800 | about $80.4 million | 2026 handbook figure |
| 7 | Bombardier Global 8000 | about $78 to $85 million | Third-party estimates |
| 8 | Dassault Falcon 10X | $75 million at launch (about $80 million now) | Announced price |
The 8 most expensive private jets
1. Boeing 747-8 VIP: about $418 million
The 747-8 Intercontinental was first delivered to a VIP customer in February 2012. Heads of state and royal families have taken the type, including Qatar Amiri Flight, Kuwait, Oman, Brunei and Morocco, and Egypt acquired one in 2021. The airliner’s list price was about $418.4 million in 2019 per published aircraft data, and the VIP interior is added on top. Reports value Qatar’s VIP jets between $350 million and $400 million depending on the fit-out; we treat that range as unconfirmed.
How we valued it: the 2019 list price of the 747-8I airliner as published in aircraft data. Buyers pay less after negotiation and more for the interior, so this is a reference, not a sale price.
2. Boeing BBJ MAX 9: $118.5 million
The largest Boeing Business Jet on the MAX platform. A 2023 buyers’ guide listed an equipped price of $118.5 million for the MAX 9.
How we valued it: a 2023 equipped price from a published buyers’ guide.
3. Boeing BBJ MAX 8: $110.5 million
The mid-size BBJ MAX carries an equipped price of $110.5 million in the same 2023 guide.
How we valued it: the same 2023 equipped price list.
4. Boeing BBJ MAX 7: $101.5 million
The smallest of the three BBJ MAX models, at an equipped price of $101.5 million in 2023.
How we valued it: the same 2023 equipped price list.
5. Gulfstream G700: about $80 to $85 million
Gulfstream’s flagship cabin. Aggregators list it from $79.9 million to $84.9 million, so we show a range.
How we valued it: third-party estimates; Gulfstream does not publish a list price.
6. Gulfstream G800: about $80.4 million
The G800 received FAA and EASA certification in April 2025 with a maximum range of 8,200 nautical miles. A 2026 purchase handbook gives a typically equipped price of $80.4 million, and the launch price was $72.5 million.
How we valued it: a 2026 industry handbook figure as reported.
7. Bombardier Global 8000: about $78 to $85 million
Bombardier’s longest-range jet. Estimates range from $78 million to $85 million depending on the source.
How we valued it: third-party estimates.
8. Dassault Falcon 10X: $75 million at launch
Announced in 2021 at $75 million. Later reports put it around $80 million. We treat both as announced prices.
How we valued it: the announced launch price and later press estimate.
Aircraft that were never delivered as private jets
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal became the first individual to buy an Airbus A380 in 2007, with delivery expected in spring 2013, but the aircraft was sold before it reached him. The A380’s list price was about $432.6 million in 2016, so a private one would top this list. Aircraft brokers have since pitched converting used A380s for VIP use at under $300 million each. As of October 2026 we know of no private A380 in service.
Records set in 2025 and 2026
The Gulfstream G800 entered the market in 2025 and a 2026 handbook prices it around $80 million. We found no verified record sale for a private jet in 2025 or 2026. Private jet deals are rarely public, so list prices are the best data.
What drives these prices
- Airframe size. Converted airliners cost more because the base aircraft is a full commercial jet.
- Range. Ultra-long-range business jets sell at $75 to $85 million.
- Interior. A custom VIP cabin can add tens of millions on top of the list price.
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What is the most expensive private jet?
The VIP Boeing 747-8, with a base airliner list price of about $418 million in 2019 before the interior.
Did Prince Alwaleed get his A380?
No. He ordered one in 2007, but it was sold before delivery.
What is the most expensive business jet you can buy new?
A Boeing BBJ MAX 9 at about $118.5 million equipped in 2023, or a Gulfstream G700 at roughly $80 to $85 million.
How much is a Gulfstream G800?
About $80.4 million equipped, according to a 2026 handbook figure.
Who owns a VIP 747-8?
Government and royal flights including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Brunei, Morocco and Egypt took delivery of VIP versions.
Is the A380 a private jet?
Not in service. Brokers have proposed converting used ones.
How we put this list together
We ranked jets by list or equipped price from published aircraft data, handbooks and announcements. Prices are approximate, exclude custom interiors and are rarely the final price paid.
Last updated: October 2026.
