Whether you need to jet off at a moment’s notice or you need an exclusive mode of transport to escape the tourist hordes, there’s no better way to get to that important conference or escape to your secret country hideaway than on a private jet.

While an increasing number of travellers are choosing to charter a private jet to their destination, they often wait days, sometimes weeks, for their flight. That’s where the flexibility and convenience of owning a private jet can justify the financial investment.

For time-poor CEOs, the call of the jet-set lifestyle has never been as strong as it is today. Take a look at this curated list of private jets for sale below.

The Global Express entered service in 1999 and Bombardier continued production until 2015 when the number of new examples was reduced. The XRS version was announced in 2003 and received positive reviews from the start thanks to its 13 cubic metres of extra space in the cabin, the one main advantage the aeroplane has over its main rival, the Gulfstream GV/G550.

Although the XRS is shorter than the Gulfstream, it has more shoulder and elbow space and can be reconfigured to include a double bed. The cabin layout is for 10 to 14 people sitting…