The holiday airline Corendon Airlines is strengthening its presence at Nuremberg Airport and is expanding its flight offering for the summer of 2025 at short notice. Capacity on popular routes to the south will be increased, especially in the month of Pentecost in June. Demand from the Nuremberg metropolitan region is high, as a spokesperson for the airline confirmed. With additional flights to popular holiday destinations, Corendon is responding to customers' increased desire to travel.
Corendon Airlines, whose headquarters are in Nuremberg's twin city of 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. The offering is now 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 will be additional flights on four days of the week, offering travelers even greater flexibility. Other popular destinations such as Mallorca, Heraklion on Crete and the Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes will also benefit from additional frequencies.
Corendon Airlines positions itself as a provider for both package holidaymakers and individual travellers. In addition to cooperation with tour operators, the airline sells individual tickets, which opens up a broad target group. Also noteworthy is the creative adaptation to the cultural preferences of its customers: Corendon Airlines has recently started offering kebabs on board flights to Turkey. The dish, consisting of a flatbread pocket with grilled meat and salad, was well received by passengers and even attracted media attention.
Competition at Nuremberg Airport
The increase in service is taking 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, but with a more price-focused model. Ryanair, for example, also serves Mallorca regularly and often at cheaper rates, while Wizz Air appeals to an alternative target group with a focus on Eastern European destinations.
Corendon Airlines is trying to set itself apart 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 the price pressure is enormous, especially in the highly competitive market for holiday flights.
By increasing capacity, Corendon Airlines is not only strengthening its own market position, but is also contributing to the attractiveness of Nuremberg Airport. The additional flights and seats during the Whitsun holidays could be an indicator that the airport is developing further as an important hub for holiday travelers. It will certainly be interesting to see how customers react to the expanded offering and the airline's culinary foray.
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