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Condor is expanding its presence in the Middle East
with new daily services to Abu Dhabi starting in May and June 2026. The
flights, operated from Frankfurt on an Airbus A330neo and from Berlin on an
Airbus A320neo, will be offered under a new codeshare agreement with Etihad
Airways. The partnership strengthens both airlines’ access to the Gulf region
while opening broader global connectivity for travellers from Germany.
Daily Services from Frankfurt and Berlin
The new Frankfurt–Abu Dhabi route will launch in May
2026 with Condor’s Airbus A330neo, marking the airline’s first deployment of
the long-haul aircraft type to the Gulf. Daily flights from Berlin will follow
in mid-June using an Airbus A320neo. Both routes will carry Etihad’s code and
offer coordinated schedules for smoother transfers at Abu Dhabi International
Airport.
Statements from Condor and Etihad
“This codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways is the
great foundation on which we are building our new services to Abu Dhabi to
better connect Germany's capital Berlin and Europe's financial hub Frankfurt to
the GCC and beyond,” said Jens Boyd, Commercial Director and Member of the
Executive Committee of Condor. “As we build and expand connectivity within
Europe from our home hub in Frankfurt, this first codeshare in Asia is one more
step towards Condor becoming a true global player and partnering with the leading
airlines across the globe.”
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of
Etihad Airways, said: "We are delighted to announce this partnership with
Condor and welcome their new services to Abu Dhabi. Germany is a vital market
for Etihad, and adding Berlin alongside new Frankfurt options meets clear
passenger demand – including a direct capital-to-capital link that further
strengthens UAE-Germany ties.
Above all, this partnership puts the traveler first:
Condor guests will discover Abu Dhabi’s award-winning hub and seamless onward
journeys across our extensive network, while our customers will benefit from
enhanced connectivity to destinations across Germany and beyond."
Expanded Global Reach Through Abu Dhabi
The codeshare agreement centres on joint marketing of
the new routes between Germany and Abu Dhabi. Condor passengers gain access to
Etihad’s long-haul network with through-checked baggage and convenient onward
travel options to Southeast Asia, Japan, China and Australia. Both airlines
emphasise that the partnership strengthens their global footprint and improves
connectivity for travellers in Germany, the UAE and key international markets.
Tickets are available via www.condor.com, www.etihad.com and through all travel agencies.
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Credit: © Condor
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