The Shortest Flight in the World Is Only 60 Seconds-and Tickets Start at $10

"The flight, operated by Loganair, is recognized as the shortest scheduled flight in the world by the Guinness World Records, which explained that, including taxiing, the flight takes two minutes, and the total distance flown is "less than either of the runways at Heathrow Airport, London, U.K.." And while the airline's famed captain, Stuart Linklater, announced his retirement from the route in 2013, he still holds the record for fastest flight flown on the route at a mere 53 seconds."

"The route uses a Britten-Norman Islander eight-seat aircraft, which means advanced reservations are a must as space is limited. You may be asking yourself, "Why not just build a bridge or use a ferry," the flight is actually the most economical. As Travel and Tour World explained, the flight is the best option for travel between the islands because Scotland's weather is unpredictable, with frequent winds and fog that can make navigation too dangerous for boats."

A Loganair route connects Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands with scheduled flights that typically take under a minute and about 90 seconds with headwinds. Guinness World Records notes the operation, including taxiing, lasts about two minutes and covers less distance than Heathrow runways. Captain Stuart Linklater recorded a 53-second flight and flew the route some 12,000 times. The service uses an eight-seat Britten-Norman Islander, requiring advanced reservations. The flight is the most economical and reliable link between the islands because frequent winds and fog often make boat travel unsafe, and locals rely on it for work, medical access, and transport.

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