Concorde’s commercial life as a passenger airliner lasted about 27 years, from January 1976 to 2003.

Quick Scoop: How long did Concorde last?

  • Concorde began scheduled commercial flights on 21 January 1976, operated by British Airways and Air France.
  • It continued in commercial service until 2003, with Air France ending operations in May 2003 and British Airways in October 2003.
  • That means Concorde’s commercial service lifetime was roughly 27 years.

Key Dates at a Glance

Event Date
First test flight 2 March 1969 (prototype 001)
Start of commercial service 21 January 1976
Air France last commercial flight 30 May 2003
British Airways last commercial flight 24 October 2003
[1][3][5][6] So, if you’re asking “how long did Concorde last?” in terms of its era as a working passenger jet, the answer is about 27 years of commercial operation, from 1976 to 2003.

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