UAE national airline Etihad Airways and the German carrier Condor have announced a strategic partnership alongside the launch of new daily flights connecting Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi starting Summer 2026 and an extensive codeshare agreement.

Starting from May 1 next year, Condor will operate daily services between Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi using its Airbus A330 aircraft, followed by the launch of daily Berlin-Abu Dhabi flights from June 15 2026 operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.

The new services will significantly broaden direct access to Abu Dhabi for German travellers, with seamless onward connections to Etihad's extensive network across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.

These new services complement Etihad’s existing flights to Germany and expand direct, convenient access to Abu Dhabi for even more visitors, supporting the emirate’s growing tourism sector and wider economic ambitions. 

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "We are delighted to announce this strategic 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 traveller 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," he stated.

Jens Boyd, Commercial Director and Member of the Executive Committee of Condor, 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 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," he added.-TradeArabia News Service