German airline Condor is continuing its expansion plans by launching flights from Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi in 2026.
The new routes will form part of Condor’s new “strategic partnership” and codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.
Condor will launch daily flights between Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi on 1 May, using Airbus A330 aircraft. That will be followed by daily services between Berlin and Abu Dhabi from 15 June, which will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft.
The German carrier’s passengers will have access to Etihad's network beyond Abu Dhabi to the Middle East, Asia and Africa with a single check-in.
Condor last week announced a transatlantic partnership with Southwest Airlines and is due to launch its first flights to London next year, with a new route between Frankfurt and Gatwick Airport operating from April.
Jens Boyd, Condor’s commercial director, said: “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 (Gulf Co-operation Council) and beyond.
“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 at Etihad Airways, added: “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.”