aviation; Corendon Airlines starts summer flight schedule in Nuremberg – Aviation.Direct

The holiday airline Corendon Airlines is starting its presence at Nuremberg Airport and is quickly expanding its flight offering for the summer of 2025. Capacity on popular routes in the south will be increased, especially in the Whitsun month of June. Demand from the Nuremberg metropolitan region is high, as an airline spokesman confirmed. Corendon is responding to customers’ increased desire to travel with additional flights to popular holiday destinations.

Corendon Airlines, whose headquarters are in Nuremberg’s twin city Antalya, has been an integral part of air traffic between the Franconian metropolis and the Turkish Riviera for 15 years. Since establishing a base in Nuremberg in 2019, the airline has continuously expanded its offering. The 2025 summer flight schedule includes up to 15 destinations from Nuremberg. Now the offer is to be increased with additional capacity during the Whitsun holidays.

Antalya, Corendon Airlines’ most important destination, will be served up to three times a day in June. In addition, there are additional flights on four days of the week, which offers travelers even greater flexibility. Other popular travel destinations such as Mallorca, Heraklion on Crete and the Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes also benefit from additional frequencies.

Corendon Airlines also positions itself as a provider for both package holidaymakers and individual travelers. In addition to cooperations with tour operators, the airline sold individual tickets, which opened up a wide target group. The creative adaptation to the cultural abilities of its customers is also noteworthy: Corendon Airlines has recently started offering kebab in the in-flight menu on flights to Türkiye. The dish, consisting of a shop sandwich bag with grilled meat and salad, was well received by passengers and attracted media attention.

Competition at Nuremberg Airport

The increase in supply takes place in a highly competitive environment. While Corendon Airlines focuses on popular holiday destinations, it competes directly with other holiday airlines and low-cost carriers. Airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air also offer numerous connections from Nuremberg, although with a more price-focused model. Ryanair, for example, also serves Mallorca regularly and often at cheaper fares, while Wizz Air addresses an alternative target group with a focus on Eastern European destinations.

Corendon Airlines tries to differentiate itself from the competition through its regional roots and service offerings. It remains to be seen whether the concept will work in the long term, as price pressure is enormous, especially in the highly competitive market for holiday flights.

By increasing capacity, Corendon Airlines not only strengthens its own market position, but also contributes to the attractiveness of Nuremberg Airport. The additional flights and seats during the Whitsun holidays could be an indicator that the airport is developing as an important hub for holiday travelers. The reaction of customers to the airline’s expanded offering and culinary foray will certainly be exciting to watch.