Condor Airlines Baggage, Cancellation & Seat Policy: Complete Guide

Condor Airlines Overview

Condor is a German leisure airline with a history going back to the 1950s. It operates long-haul flights connecting Germany to the Americas, Africa, the Caribbean, and select Asian destinations, as well as charter and package holiday flights within Europe. Condor is known for offering competitive prices on transatlantic routes — often serving as an alternative to Lufthansa on routes between Germany and North America.

Condor Baggage Policy

Condor uses a fare-class-based baggage system. On transatlantic routes:

• Economy Light (Saver): Carry-on (8 kg, 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm) plus personal item. No checked bag included.
• Economy (Classic): One checked bag at 23 kg included. Carry-on plus personal item.
• Economy (Flex): Two checked bags at 23 kg each included.
• Business (Flex or Better): Two checked bags at 32 kg each included.

Excess baggage fees when pre-purchased online start at approximately €50–€80 for an additional bag on long-haul routes. At the airport, fees are significantly higher.

On European charter routes, allowances vary by package — typically 20–23 kg per person.

Cancellation and Change Policy

• Saver fare: Non-refundable. Changes typically cost €100–€200 per person depending on route and timing.
• Classic fare: Changes with a fee plus fare difference. Partial credit for cancellations.
• Flex fare: Free or reduced-cost changes. Better cancellation terms.

EU Regulation 261/2004 applies to Condor flights within EU jurisdictions. Condor has faced scrutiny in the past for slow refund processing during disruptions — document everything if you need to claim.

Seat Selection

Seat selection on Condor varies by fare class. Economy Classic passengers can select standard seats for €5–€35 per flight. Preferred seats and exit rows cost more. Economy Light fares may only receive complimentary seat assignment at check-in. Flex fare passengers and Business Class always get complimentary seat selection from booking.

Condor's newer Business Class product on long-haul aircraft features lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration on Boeing 767 aircraft — an impressive step up for a leisure carrier.

Condor's Transatlantic Routes from Germany

Condor operates direct transatlantic flights from Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Munich (MUC), and other German cities to US destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Calgary, Vancouver, and more. For travelers in Germany, Condor often offers significantly lower prices than Lufthansa on the same or similar routes.

Pro Tips for Flying Condor

• Book Classic or Flex fare if you need a checked bag — buying it separately is always more expensive.
• Condor's Business Class on Boeing 767 with 1-2-1 lie-flat seats is often priced significantly below Lufthansa Business Class for the same routes.
• Condor sometimes offers 'Miles & More' earning through partnerships — check for promotions that allow Lufthansa miles accumulation on Condor flights.
• Condor routes to vacation destinations like Las Vegas and Cancun from German cities can be excellent value for German travelers and US expats in Germany.
• Book early for summer transatlantic routes — Condor has limited capacity and prices rise quickly as peak season approaches.