Condor: Larnaca to Cologne

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: Larnaca, Cyprus - Larnaca International (LCA)

Larnaca International Airport serves as Cyprus' main international airport and is the larger of the country's two commercial airports.

Location: Larnaca International Airport is located 5 km (3 miles) south of the Larnaca city center.

Transport:

- Bus: Transfer coaches are available for passengers on chartered flights.

- Taxi: Taxis are the main form of transport to and from the Larnaca International Airport. Service is available 24 hours a day and journeys typically last 15 minutes. Taxi rates are displayed on a board located in the Arrivals Terminal.

Service: There are multiple information desks in the main terminal as well as a tourist information desk in the Departures Terminal. There are a few restaurants, cafes and shops (including duty-free), as well as a banks and a post office.
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Arrival: Cologne, Germany - Koeln (CGN)

In Brief: The Cologne-Bonn Airport is located 13 km (9 miles) southeast of Cologne. While not even among Germany's top five airports in terms of traffic, it punches above its weight in the budget air field. Germanwings and TUIfly both rely on Cologne-Bonn as a kind of superbase, and Air Berlin, easyJet, and Wizz Air all route multiple flights in and out of the airport.

Transportation: A bus connection links the airport with Cologne's main train station. It takes 20 minutes and costs €4.60.
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