Lionel Messi arrived in India in his luxurious private jet, can you guess its price?

Lionel Messi's private jet comes equipped with all modern amenities. (Picture Credit: Instagram/@vidajets)

Argentina's sought-after footballer Lionel Messi is in India for GOAT India Tour 2025. He arrived at Kolkata airport on December 13 and what caught the attention of many amidst tight security was his private jet. His deboarded the jet in style wearing a black suit over his white t-shirt.

One look at it from outside, and one is sure that it is one of those ultra luxurious jets. The private jet is 'Gulfstream GV', a long-range business jet that has been customized to suit the needs and requirements of Messi.

Picture this: The jet has 14 reclining seats, 6 beds, 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen. The cruise speed of the jet is 1050 km per hour. Plus, it can fly at 51,000 ft and this implies that the jet can avoid air traffic and fly between New York and Tokyo, or London and Singapore, without layovers.

It goes without saying that the jet is equipped with all modern amenities to cater to the needs of Messi and his team.

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Can you guess the cost of Messi's private jet?

As per a report in Spanish newspaper, Messi purchased the Gulfstream V private jet for $15 million (Rs 135.8 crore). Interestingly, this is not the only jet that the footballer owns. He is also the owner of Embraer Legacy 650 that costs around #35 million (Rs 317 crore).

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Messi's jersey number 10 features on the tail of the jet. Also, the steps of the plane features the initials of his wife and three kids name.

Vida Jets, a company that helps celebrities and rich people fly world over in luxury and style, shared on its Instagram page that the interiors of the jet are designed in a manner to offer utmost comfort and rest to the footballer. It also wrote, "For Lionel Messi, every flight is more than a journey, it’s a moment of focus, balance, and presence."

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