Lufthansa CityLine (ICAO: CLH) is a German regional airline and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, specializing in short and medium-haul flights across Europe.
Lufthansa CityLine traces its origins to Ostfriesische Lufttaxi (OLT), a regional air taxi service founded in 1958 in Emden, Germany. The company underwent several name changes, becoming DLT Luftverkehrsgesellschaft mbH in 1974, before being fully acquired by Lufthansa and rebranded as Lufthansa CityLine in March 1992. The airline's corporate headquarters are located on the grounds of Munich Airport, which also serves as one of its main hubs, alongside Frankfurt Airport.
The airline operates a fleet of approximately 39 aircraft, including Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets and Airbus A319-100 narrowbodies. While historically operating Embraer 190s, some Airbus A320neos have been integrated into its operations, and A321P2F freighter aircraft were operated for Lufthansa Cargo before being transferred in October 2024. Lufthansa CityLine's route network focuses on a dense domestic and intra-European network, providing short-haul feeder services to connect regional European destinations with Lufthansa's primary hubs. As of 2024, it operated scheduled passenger services to 85 domestic and European destinations.
Lufthansa CityLine is not a member of an airline alliance. The airline offers Economy Class and Business Class cabins on its flights. In Business Class on European flights, the adjacent middle seat is typically kept free to provide additional comfort and space for passengers.
Travelers generally rate Lufthansa CityLine positively, with an average score of 6.7/10, indicating good service comparable to other carriers.
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Overall sentiment suggests that Lufthansa CityLine is a reliable regional carrier for connecting flights within Europe, known for its crew and cabin comfort on shorter routes, though it may not excel in in-flight amenities such as meals or entertainment compared to mainline carriers or those on longer routes.
Lufthansa CityLine maintains a strong safety record. It is considered a safe airline to fly with and is compliant with both local and international safety standards. The airline is IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certified, a voluntary audit that assesses an airline's operational safety systems and processes every two years. Lufthansa CityLine is not listed on the European Union's air safety list, which bans or restricts airlines deemed unsafe from operating in EU airspace.
Historically, Lufthansa CityLine has had one notable fatal incident: Lufthansa CityLine Flight 5634, which crashed in Paris in 1993, resulting in four fatalities. More recent reported incidents on record include minor operational issues such as autopilot failures, a burst main tire, insufficient fuel warnings, and unsafe gear indications, occurring between 2023 and 2025.
The average age of Lufthansa CityLine's Airbus A319 fleet is approximately 24.2 years, while its Airbus A320 aircraft have an average age of about 2.2 years. Lufthansa CityLine was also the first airline worldwide to implement a professional environmental management system more than 20 years ago, and it continues to hold EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) validation, confirming robust environmental management practices.
Based on available data, Lufthansa CityLine's overall safety assessment is positive, supported by its certifications and a largely clean safety record in recent decades. The airline received the 'Regional Airline of the Year 2001' award from Air Transport World.
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZG → FRA |
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
|
178 | 255 mi | CRJ9 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| DRS → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
125 | 212 mi | CRJ9 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| STR → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
100 | 120 mi | A319 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LJU → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
97 | 193 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| SBZ → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
96 | 606 mi | A319 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| POZ → FRA |
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
|
92 | 395 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| RZE → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
91 | 477 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| POZ → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
91 | 358 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| LUX → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
89 | 268 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| WAW → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
76 | 484 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| WRO → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
75 | 297 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| DRS → FRA |
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
|
73 | 242 mi | CRJ9 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| LJU → FRA |
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
|
70 | 379 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| FMO → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
69 | 318 mi | CRJ9 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| CLJ → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
55 | 565 mi | A319 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| PRG → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
44 | 165 mi | A319 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| STR → FRA |
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
|
43 | 97 mi | CRJ9 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| CGN → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
40 | 271 mi | A319 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| MUC → WAW |
Warsaw Frederic Chopin
Warsaw
|
40 | 484 mi | A319 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| MUC → ARN |
Stockholm-Arlanda
Stockholm
|
39 | 819 mi | CRJ9 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| MUC → LYS |
Lyon
Saint Exupery
|
35 | 364 mi | A319 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| MRS → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
34 | 464 mi | A320 | Oct 18, 2025 |
| BUD → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
31 | 352 mi | A319 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| MUC → DRS |
Dresden Klotzsche
Dresden
|
27 | 212 mi | CRJ9 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| GVA → MUC |
Munich Int'l
Munich
|
27 | 304 mi | A319 | Dec 7, 2025 |
Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.