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Neymar's Private Jet: Cessna Citation Sovereign
Neymar is reported to own a Cessna Citation Sovereign, bought in 2016, and a smaller Embraer Phenom 100.
- Seats
- Up to 12
- super-midsize jet
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $5.6M–$12M
- 2004–2017 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $12k–$13k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Neymar is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Cessna Citation SovereignReported current, 2016
- Embraer Phenom 100Reported current
- Embraer Legacy 450Earlier
The aircraft
The Cessna Citation Sovereign
A super-midsize Citation, built from 2004 to 2021. A Cessna Citation Sovereign seats up to 12 and flies about 3,200 nautical miles nonstop.
A Cessna Citation Sovereign costs $5.6M–$12M used, depending on build year (2004 to 2017). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $1.8M before the purchase price (our estimate for the Cessna Citation Sovereign): $750k a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $5,100 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Super-midsize jet
- Passengers
- Up to 12
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cruise speed
- 460 knots
- Ceiling
- 47,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 2004 to 2017 builds
- $5.6M–$12M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $5,100
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $1.8M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Neymar's
A super-midsize jet like the Cessna Citation Sovereign costs $12k–$13k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Super-midsize jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 30m | $30k–$32.5k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 50m | $45.5k–$49.5k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 5h 15m | $63k–$68k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Neymar's private jet: questions
What private jet does Neymar have?
Neymar is reported to own a Cessna Citation Sovereign, bought in 2016, and a smaller Embraer Phenom 100.
How much does a Cessna Citation Sovereign cost?
A Cessna Citation Sovereign costs $5.6M–$12M used, depending on build year (2004 to 2017). Operating one costs about $5,100 per flight hour plus about $750k a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model for the Cessna Citation Sovereign.
How far can a Cessna Citation Sovereign fly?
A Cessna Citation Sovereign seats up to 12 and flies about 3,200 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 460 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Neymar's?
A super-midsize jet like the Cessna Citation Sovereign costs about $12k–$13k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $63k–$68k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 5h 15m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Neymar's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- Simple Flying, May 29, 2024: Neymar's private jet fleet
- Simple Flying, February 9, 2024: Footballers with private jets
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Cessna Citation Sovereign ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Neymar is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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