Condor Flies to Abu Dhabi: Etihad Partnership Announced
- German leisure airline Condor and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have announced a strategic partnership including a codeshare agreement and new direct flights...
- Condor will initiate daily flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) using Airbus A330-900 aircraft starting May 1, 2026.
- Beyond the new direct flights, the codeshare agreement will allow Etihad Airways to offer Condor passengers seamless connections to its extensive global network.
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Condor and Etihad Airways Announce Strategic Partnership, New Flights to Abu Dhabi
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Published December 6, 2024
Overview
German leisure airline Condor and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have announced a strategic partnership including a codeshare agreement and new direct flights between Germany and Abu Dhabi. The partnership aims to expand travel options and strengthen ties between the two countries, especially catering to leisure travelers.The announcement was made by Etihad on December 5, 2024.
new Flight Details
Condor will initiate daily flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) using Airbus A330-900 aircraft starting May 1, 2026. A second daily route will connect Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with Abu Dhabi,operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft,beginning June 15,2026. These flights will provide increased capacity and convenience for travelers between Germany and the UAE.
| Route | Start Date | Aircraft | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) | May 1, 2026 | Airbus A330-900 | Daily |
| Berlin (BER) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) | June 15, 2026 | Airbus A320neo | Daily |
Beyond the new direct flights, the codeshare agreement will allow Etihad Airways to offer Condor passengers seamless connections to its extensive global network. This means Condor customers will have access to a wider range of destinations beyond Abu Dhabi,facilitated by Etihad’s hub. Conversely, Etihad passengers will gain access to Condor’s feeder network, including routes within europe and to popular vacation destinations. Condor already partners with Alaska Airlines,Bangkok Airways,Copa Airlines,Emirates and Westjet.
Etihad’s Perspective
Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the importance of the German market and the demand for direct connections between the capitals of Germany and the UAE.We are very pleased about the strategic partnership with Condor and welcome their new connections to Abu Dhabi
, De stated. And the addition of Berlin in addition to the new connections to Frankfurt meets the clear demand from passengers – especially through the direct connection between the two capitals, which further strengthens the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Germany.”
Condor’s Growth Strategy
This partnership aligns with Condor’s broader strategy of expanding its network through strategic alliances and