Condor: Santa Cruz Palma to Munich

The carrier: Condor

About

Owned by Thomas Cook, Condor is a massive charter airline operation. Condor connects German airports to southern Europe, 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.

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.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 6 kg, plus laptop.
* Checked: Limits vary according to length of trip, but you’re allowed between 20-30 kg of stuff. Excess baggage will be charged $11 per kg.

* Please visit Condor’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can reserve seats in advance by paying €10 on one-way flights, €20 for returns. You can choose your seats online as soon as you book the flight. And, free seat reservations are always available for small children and the disabled.

Check-in and Ticketing

Online check-in is available for several German airports, excluding flights to the US and Canada.  It is available between 30 hours and 2 hours before departure.  It is available for passengers with and without checked bagged. 

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.

Fun Fact

To get your vacation off to a good start, Condor invites you  to have a welcome cocktail – a "heavenly delight". Choose from popular cocktails like vodka bitter lemon, gin tonic, Campari orange and from non-alcoholic beverages.

Departure: Santa Cruz Palma, Spain - Aeropuerto de la Palma (SPC)

La Palma Airport is served mainly by the carriers Binter Canarias and Islas Airways which provide island hopping services to Tenerife and Gran Canaria as well. Location: La Palma Airport is 8 km from Santa Cruz de la Puerto on the Island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Transport: - Bus: Buses can be found outside the main terminal. Bus #8 leaves every 30 minutes. For more information on routes, schedules and fares consult the bus company’s Official Website. - Taxi: There is a taxi rank located outside the Arrivals Hall. Keep in mind that there is an airport supplement fee. Service: Inside there airport there is a small amount of shops for travelers to pass the time. These shops sell local goods as well as duty free. There is also a pharmacy and newsstand. more...

Arrival: Munich, Germany - Franz J Strauss (MUC)

In Brief: The Munich Airport is located 28 km (18 miles) northeast of central Munich. One of Germany's biggest airports, it serves a broad smattering of airlines, conventional and low-cost alike. Air Berlin and Condor have dense route maps in and out of Munich. Transportation: There are two decent connections: the S-Bahn (€8.80 for a 45 minute journey) and an airport bus (€10; 45 minutes.)