If you're looking for an experience that's unique and unforgettable, then look no further than the world's shortest commercial flight—the two minute journey from Orkney Islands – Westray to Papa Westray in Northern Scotland.

The shortest scheduled passenger flight in Scotland—and the entire world—is the journey between the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray. Operated by Loganair, the flight covers a distance of just 1.7 miles (2.7 km). The scheduled flight time is typically 1.5 minutes (90 seconds), but if the winds are favorable, the actual time in the air can be as short as 53 seconds. This flight is a vital lifeline for the local community, used by teachers, doctors, and students, though it has also become a "bucket list" item for aviation enthusiasts in 2026. The flight is performed using a small Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, which seats only 8 to 10 passengers and flies at a very low altitude. Because the distance is so short, you can often see the destination runway while still sitting on the tarmac at the departure point. Upon completion, passengers receive a special certificate commemorating their journey on the world's shortest commercial flight, making it a unique piece of Scottish maritime and aviation history.