Condor Profile and Fleet Overview

Condor is a German leisure airline known for its distinctive branding and extensive holiday destination network.

With a fleet that includes both modern and classic aircraft, Condor remains a favorite among aviation enthusiasts. Its unique striped liveries and continued operation of the Boeing 757-300 make it particularly interesting for spotters.

Brief History of Condor

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Founded in 1955, Condor has a long history as Germany’s premier holiday airline.

Originally a subsidiary of Lufthansa, the airline has undergone several ownership changes over the years, including a period under Thomas Cook Group.

After Thomas Cook’s collapse in 2019, Condor continued operations independently and has since modernized its fleet and branding while maintaining its reputation for reliable leisure travel.

Where Condor Flies

Condor 757-300 in new scheme

Condor operates out of its main hub at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with additional bases in Düsseldorf, Munich, and Hamburg.

The airline focuses on leisure destinations, flying to popular holiday spots in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. Key long-haul routes include Cancún, Punta Cana, Las Vegas, and Cape Town, while short-haul services link Germany with Mediterranean vacation hotspots such as Spain, Greece, and Turkey.

Condor’s Fleet

Condor operates a mix of modern and classic aircraft, offering a unique sight for aviation enthusiasts. As of early 2025, its fleet includes:

• Airbus A320 Family – Used for European and short-haul flights.
  • 9x A320-200
  • 2x A320neo (+13 on order)
  • 13x A321-200
  • 6x A321neo (+26 on order)
• Airbus A330neo – The latest addition, enhancing efficiency on long-haul routes.
  • 18x A330-941 (+3 on order)
• Boeing 757 – Used for European flights.
  • 8x 757-300

A Note About Condor’s 757 Fleet

Condor confirmed in March that 2025 will see its rare Boeing 757-300 fleet retired.

Condor’s remaining Boeing 757s will no longer be operated after summer 2025. The airline had already begun scaling back operations of the type in 2023, with only a limited number of aircraft remaining active.

Condor’s Livery

A few years ago Condor rebranded from its yellow and grey scheme to incorporate a range of colourful new liveries – something that has had a mixed response from travellers and aviation enthusiasts, but is generally considered fun and appealing.

Condor’s rebranding introduced vibrant, striped liveries in yellow, blue, green, red, and beige, making its aircraft stand out at airports worldwide.

The scheme is meant to invoke feelings of vacations and holidays to the destinations the airline typically serves.

Title image: TJDarmstadt, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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