FRANKFURT- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has added Condor (DE) as its fifth new airline in under two weeks, with the German carrier launching three daily flights to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) starting April 1, 2026.
The service operates from Gatwick’s North Terminal, directly linking two of Europe’s major financial and cultural centres.
The new route serves both business and leisure travellers, with morning, afternoon, and evening departures offering full-day flexibility, including same-day return options.
Frankfurt’s status as one of Europe’s busiest international hubs also provides passengers with smooth onward connections to long-haul destinations across Africa and Asia.
Condor Begins Frankfurt to London Gatwick Flights
Condor (DE), a German leisure and scheduled carrier based in Frankfurt, makes its UK debut with this new route to London Gatwick (LGW). The airline operates up to three return flights per day, giving travellers a wide range of departure windows to suit different itineraries.
The flight schedule between Frankfurt (FRA) and London Gatwick (LGW) runs as follows (local times):
Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick (LGW): 08:20 – 08:55 | 14:00 – 14:35 | 18:15 – 18:50
London Gatwick (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA): 10:20 – 12:50 | 15:40 – 18:10 | 19:50 – 22:20
David Carlisle, Vice President of Network Planning and Partnerships at Condor (DE), described London as one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations for both business travel and short city breaks.
He highlighted that the three daily frequencies provide maximum flexibility and convenient access to Condor’s long-haul network to Africa and Asia.
Condor, legally incorporated as Condor Flugdienst GmbH, is a German airline with its primary hub at Frankfurt Airport. Further, the carrier operates scheduled services to leisure and city destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and North America.
Its entry into the UK market with the London Gatwick route represents a strategic step in the expansion of its European short-haul network.
London Gatwick’s Short-Haul Network Continues to Expand
London Gatwick (LGW) has seen significant airline growth in a short period. Condor (DE) joins four other carriers that have recently launched operations at the airport, including Jet2 (LS), Air France (AF), Eurowings (EW), and Animawings (WL).
Further, several more airlines are set to begin flying from Gatwick in the coming weeks, including AirAsia X (D7), Air Arabia (G9), Beijing Capital Airlines (JD), and Pegasus Airlines (PC).
Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation Development at London Gatwick, stated that Condor’s arrival gives passengers greater choice and flexibility, whether travelling for work, leisure, or to visit family and friends. He noted that the addition marks another landmark in a period of significant growth for the airport.
About London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick (LGW) is the UK’s second-largest airport, handling approximately 43 million passengers annually. It supports over 76,000 jobs and contributes £5.5 billion in gross value added to the economy (2023 figures).
More than 60 airlines operate from the airport to over 160 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations worldwide.
Situated 28 miles south of London, the airport is accessible to more than 15 million people within one hour by road or rail. Gatwick is widely recognised as the world’s most efficient single-runway airport, with a declared maximum capacity of 57 movements per hour.
The airport is currently undergoing a six-year, £2 billion sustainable growth programme that includes plans to achieve net-zero status by 2030 and bring its Northern Runway into routine use alongside the Main Runway.
VINCI Airports holds a 50.01% ownership stake in London Gatwick (LGW), with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.
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