Condor: Frankfurt to Funchal

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: Funchal, Portugal - Madeira-Funchal Airport (Santa Catarina) (FNC)

Madeira Airport, also known as Funchal Airport and Santa Catarina Airport, is an international hub on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

Location: Madeira Airport is located 4 km (9 miles) from the Funchal city center.
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Transport:

- Bus: Buses run hourly (with some variations during the day) to and from the airport and the Funchal city center.

- Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the main terminal building.

Service: On level one, travelers can find the airport information desk. Other services include a bank, post office, baby changing rooms, and currency exchange. There are several ATMs and internet access points throughout the airport. Wireless Internet access is provided. There are three cafes, a few bars and restaurants as well as a large shopping area that boasts an array of stores. more...