Condor: Frankfurt to Corfu

The carrier: Condor

Upside
Great connections within Europe and beyond. Unlike other airlines, Condor usually allows reservation changes without the nasty fees.

Downside
Many routes are flown infrequently. Old planes.

About
Owned by Thomas Cook, Condor is a massive charter airline operation. Condor connects German airports to southern Europe and beyond, with a destination map that extends to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. In 1971, Condor was the world's first leisure airline to use a Boeing 747 in its fleet. Note: Many of Condor's flights are essentially charter flights ferrying vacation package holders away or back home.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One item, up to 6 kg.
* Checked: Limits vary according to length of trip, but you’re allowed between 20-30 kg of stuff.

Seating
You can reserve seats in advance by paying €10 on one-way flights, €20 for returns. Note: Seat arrangements can only be made by phone or email. In some cases, you can reserve seats when you book. And, free seat reservations are always available for small children and the disabled.

Tip
In the event that you know you'll be lugging around much more than 20-30 kg, book a "baggage allowance package". Fees apply. For example, an extra 5 kilos will cost you anywhere from €23-37 depending on the flight.
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Departure: Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Intl (FRA)

In Brief: Germany's busiest airport, Frankfurt International ranks third within Europe in terms of passenger traffic. Unlike some other of Europe's bigger airports, there is not a separate terminal for low-cost airlines. There are, in fact, not a huge number of budget airlines offering flights in and out of Frankfurt, but those that do are distributed across terminals. Air Berlin, Clickair, and Niki fly to Frankfurt International.

Transportation: The best way between the airport and the Frankfurt main train station is by S-Bahn. A one-way journey costs just €3.55 and takes about 10 minutes.
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Arrival: Corfu, Greece - Corfu International (CFU)

Corfu International Airport a highly seasonal airport on the Greek island of Corfu. The airport was named after John Capodistria, the first Governor of Greece.

Location: Corfu International Airport is located 2 km (1 miles) south of Corfu.

Transport:

- Bus: Buses provide service in and out of the city center. Bus stops are located just outside the airport. The journey takes approximately ten minutes.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is located outside the main terminal building. Travelers are strongly advised to negotiate the price with the taxi driver before the trip.

Service: There is a centrally located information desk in the main terminal building. Other facilities include: bank, currency exchange, ATM, and post office. Travelers are also able to grab a bite at the airport's cafe/bar or go shopping at the duty-free store. The airport offers a health center.

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