Corendon Airlines celebrates 20 years of flight operations

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Corendon Airlines looks back on two decades of successful operations. The airline, which operated its first flight from Eindhoven to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen in 2005, has established itself with around 10 million passengers per year. CEO Yildiray Karaer highlights the continued growth from humble beginnings with just two machines.

Strategic growth in Europe

Corendon Airlines has strengthened its presence, particularly in German-speaking countries, with extensive flight schedules from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The airline first took off from a German airport (Paderborn-Antalya) on April 10, 2006 and has since launched almost 55,000 flights. It has set up four bases within Germany, including Cologne-Bonn Airport on May 1, 2019 and Düsseldorf at the end of June 2021. These strategic moves illustrate the importance of the German-speaking market for the company.

Corendon Airlines focuses on German-speaking countries

Christian Hein, Head of Sales & Marketing at Corendon Airlines, explains that the German-speaking region is the most important source market for the airline. These markets are being served specifically by putting bases into operation and opening up smaller airports. In the summer of 2025 alone, Corendon Airlines plans to fly from over 20 airports in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, more than any other airline in these regions.

Expansion in Great Britain and other markets

In addition to German-speaking countries, Corendon Airlines has established itself in countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland as well as in Great Britain. The airline offers flights to Antalya and Heraklion from cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. The collaboration with leading tour operators and travel agencies underlines Corendon Airlines’ strong market position in Europe.

Aircraft fleet and airport coverage

The airline operates a fleet of 31 aircraft, including Boeing 737-800 and 737-800 MAX, registered in Malta, Turkey and the Netherlands. With flights from over 50 airports, Corendon Airlines stands out in Europe. This allows for broad coverage of popular holiday destinations such as Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Spain and Morocco.

Corendon Airlines, based in Antalya, has established itself as an important holiday airline in Europe over two decades. With its innovative approach, it serves a large number of airports and offers a particularly diverse selection of travel options. The strong positioning and the committed team of around 2,000 employees ensure continued success.