Condor Airlines will offer a new, non-stop air service between Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Frankfurt, Germany, with a world of travel options for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Flights to Frankfurt from Edmonton start June 1, 2020 and will operate twice a week, Monday and Thursday for the summer season. Condor will operate a 259 seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft for the route. Condor has more than 15 airline partners that provide seamless flight connections and reservations via Frankfurt.
The new route also provides an excellent option for international visitors to come to visit Edmonton to access the region’s incredible tourism and business offerings. These include Indigenous experiences, farm to table choices, and our summer festivals, as well as global-scale technology, medical and energy sector clusters.
"Frankfurt has been one of the most sought-after destinations from our community. Condor’s network, in conjunction with their partners, offers tremendous access into Europe. We’re also thrilled to welcome more tourists and pathways into Edmonton and Alberta just in time for our long summer nights. Welcome to Edmonton, Condor!’
- Tom Ruth, president and CEO Edmonton International Airport
“With the addition of Edmonton to our flight schedule, we will be offering even more guests the opportunity to discover Europe through our nonstop connections to Frankfurt and beyond. Condor has been Germany's most popular holiday airline for 64 years, and we look forward to convincing travellers from Edmonton of our tradition, quality and service.”
- Christian Schmitt, COO of Condor
"I'm happy to see this direct connection to Frankfurt, one of Europe's largest economic and cultural hubs. I hope that by connecting cultures, businesses, and most importantly, people, this flight contributes to Edmonton Metro Region's economic success."
- Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton
“Direct, non-stop access to Frankfurt – and by extension, continental Europe – is a huge win that will see benefits across all sectors here in Alberta. The addition of this new route will help entice new visitors to come see the splendor of our province, while giving Alberta businesses quick access to new markets. I’m also excited for the potential for investors to take advantage of direct flights to see firsthand why Alberta is the best place in the world to invest and grow a business.”
- Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism
We are thrilled that Condor has chosen Edmonton as a new route. Germany is a key market for the Edmonton region as we develop out our regional product including more Indigenous experiences that help tell Canada’s complete history. We look forward to welcoming more German visitors and those from points beyond, to the Edmonton region.
- Maggie Davison, vice president, Edmonton Tourism
Condor has an interline partnership with WestJet to allow direct connections within Canada. Condor also uses Miles & More as its frequent flyer program, and premium Condor passengers get access to airport lounges. Customers can book their connecting flights on Lufthansa and other airline partner services beyond Frankfurt at the same time as they book a transatlantic flight on Condor’s website.
