The shortest scheduled flight in the world: a high flight for Lake Constance!

The shortest scheduled flight in the world: a high flight for Lake Constance!

A spectacular moment in aviation history: Altenrhein Airport, Basel St. Gallen, had to stop his unique flight connection to Friedrichshafen, which was considered the shortest international line flight in the world. This extraordinary service of the airline "People’s Viennaline", which was launched on November 2, 2016, offered passengers the opportunity to fly over Lake Constance for around 40 euros. As the Schwäbische reports the wing due to the short driving time of only 62 kilometers between the two airports. Despite the initial enthusiasm, the connection could not develop as planned and was stopped in April 2017.

flight time only four minutes!

The connection not only set a world record, but also attracted attention worldwide. The flight time from Altenrhein to Friedrichshafen was only four minutes in reality, as the Aerotelegraph These flights, which took place twice a day, provided captivating views of Lake Constance. For the airline, however, this route was more than just a PR gag; It strategically connected the regions of Eastern Switzerland, Vorarlberg and Southern Germany to attract more passengers. Daniel Steffen, the managing director, originally had great plans for a flight infrastructure and saw great potential to expect 40,000 passengers per year.

Even if the flight between Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen is not continued, it remains a fascinating chapter in aviation history, shaped by the unusually short distance between the airports and the joy of passengers during the iconic flight over Lake Constance.