Corendon Airlines expands in Egypt

The holiday airline Corendon Airlines is continuing its growth path and is expanding its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule with a new, attractive holiday destination: Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) in Egypt.

Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, this bathing paradise, known for its stunning beaches and first-class diving spots, will be served twice weekly from the German bases in Düsseldorf, Hanover, and Nuremberg starting in November 2025. With this expansion of its route network to Egypt, Corendon Airlines is establishing the country on the Nile as a third major winter destination alongside the already established destinations of Hurghada and Marsa Alam. This underscores Egypt's growing importance for the European tourism market and the airline's strategic focus on popular sunny destinations during the colder months.

Growth path and strategic orientation

Corendon Airlines, a company of the multinational Corendon Group, which began operations in the Netherlands in 2000 and has since developed into a comprehensive tourism group, has been expanding since its first flight in 2005. With sister companies in the Netherlands (Corendon Dutch) and Malta (Corendon Europe), the airline operates internationally and serves a wide range of destinations. The inclusion of Sharm el Sheikh in the winter schedule is a testament to this dynamic development and its response to market needs.

The decision to fly to Sharm el Sheikh is directly attributable to strong demand. Christian Hein, Head of Sales & Marketing at Corendon Airlines, explains: "We are pleased with the strong demand for travel to Egypt, especially from our tour operator partners." This statement indicates that the expansion is based not only on individual bookings, but also on solid cooperation with major tour operators that offer travel packages to Egypt. Partnerships with tour operators and travel agencies are a core part of Corendon Airlines' business model and enable the airline to ensure high capacity utilization on its flights.

Thanks to the new connections to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt will become Corendon Airlines' second most important destination after Turkey in winter 2025/2026. Turkey, particularly the region around Antalya, where Corendon Airlines is headquartered, has traditionally been the airline's primary destination. The recent upgrade of Egypt reflects a diversification of the offering and a greater emphasis on North African destinations, which boast stable temperatures and many hours of sunshine even in the winter months. This is particularly attractive for holidaymakers from Northern and Central Europe looking to escape the cold winters.

Sharm el Sheikh: A paradise for beach holidaymakers and divers

Sharm el Sheikh, located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, has developed into one of Egypt's most popular travel destinations in recent decades. This beach paradise delights travelers from all over the world with its unique combination of beautiful sandy beaches, luxurious hotel resorts, and impressive underwater world. The region is particularly known for its world-class diving and snorkeling spots, which offer a rich diversity of coral reefs and marine fauna. Sites such as Ras Mohammed National Park and the Strait of Tiran are world-famous among divers and attract thousands of enthusiasts every year.

The tourist infrastructure in Sharm el Sheikh is tailored to the needs of international vacationers and includes a wide range of accommodations, from large all-inclusive resorts to boutique hotels. There are also numerous restaurants, shopping opportunities, and entertainment options. The destination's popularity has increased in recent years as the security situation in the region has stabilized and Egypt has increased its investment in tourism. The Egyptian government has recognized the economic importance of tourism and is committed to diversifying its offerings to attract travelers. Sharm el Sheikh plays a key role as a destination for beach and activity-oriented vacationers.

Corendon Airlines' flights to Sharm el Sheikh from Düsseldorf, Hanover, and Nuremberg, which operate on Tuesdays and Fridays, offer a convenient travel option for travelers from major metropolitan areas in Germany. Choosing these three departure points allows Corendon to reach a broad spectrum of customers and efficiently bundle demand. The frequency of two flights per week also makes it easier to plan one- or two-week stays.

Route network and cooperations

Corendon Airlines currently offers flights from 26 departure points in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This comprehensive route network allows the airline to offer a wide range of sunny destinations in popular holiday countries. In addition to Egypt, these include Turkey, Spain (including the Canary Islands), Greece, and Morocco. These countries are all established destinations for sun and beach holidays and attract millions of tourists each year. Corendon Airlines' presence at so many departure points in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) underscores the importance of this market to the company.

The Corendon Group, to which the airline belongs, is a tourism group that includes not only airlines but also tour operators, hotels, and incoming agencies. This vertical integration model enables the group to cover the entire travel value chain, from booking flights and hotels to on-site services. This structure not only offers synergies and efficiency advantages but also greater control over the customer experience. Close cooperation with external tour operators and travel agencies complements this model and ensures broad distribution of offers.

The company history of Corendon Airlines, founded in 2004 as part of the Corendon Group, is characterized by innovation and a strong focus on customer service. With the motto "Make a Difference," the airline has positioned itself as a customer-centric provider. Evidence of this is the ISO 10002 certification for its Customer Satisfaction Management System, which Corendon Airlines was the first airline in Europe to receive. This certification demonstrates the company's commitment to high standards in handling customer feedback and complaints. Such evidence of quality is an important competitive advantage in the highly competitive aviation industry and contributes to customer trust. The continuous expansion of the route network and investment in customer service are important factors in Corendon Airlines' continued success in the European leisure airline segment.