Condor and Etihad Airways Sign Codeshare for New Germany–Abu Dhabi Services

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Daily nonstop flights from Frankfurt and Berlin begin in summer 2026, supported by seamless onward connections via Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub

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.