Key takeaways
- Condor is a German leisure airline with short-, medium- and long-haul flights.
- Codes: IATA DE, ICAO CFG, callsign “CONDOR”.
- Its main base is Frankfurt am Main.
- Condor does not belong to any of the three big alliances.
Contents
Profile
| IATA code | DE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CFG |
| Callsign | CONDOR |
| Hubs | FRA |
| Business model | Leisure airline with short-, medium- and long-haul flights |
| Main base | Frankfurt am Main (FRA) |
| Alliance | None |
| Trademark | Striped livery in various colors |
How to recognize the airline
Is that really Condor?
- Wide horizontal stripes across the whole fuselage, in a different color depending on the aircraft
- “Condor” titles on the fuselage
- Flight number starts with DE, shown as CFG in flight plans and on trackers
- German registration starting with D- on the rear fuselage
Condor at a glance
Condor is one of Germany’s best-known leisure airlines. The airline connects Germany with vacation destinations around the Mediterranean, in the Canary Islands and on long-haul routes. Its main base is Frankfurt am Main, and Condor also departs from other German airports.
Unlike network carriers such as Lufthansa, Condor does not belong to any of the big alliances.
Codes and callsign
- IATA code DE: appears in the flight number, for example on the departures board and on your ticket.
- ICAO code CFG: appears in the flight plan and on flight trackers.
- Callsign CONDOR: this is how the crew identifies itself on the radio.
Spotting tips
Thanks to the striped livery, Condor is recognizable from far away. Because the stripes come in different colors depending on the aircraft, it is worth collecting the different variants on purpose. Frankfurt offers the best chances; during the vacation season, the number of flights at other German airports also increases significantly.
Summary
- The quickest way to recognize Condor is the striped livery, which comes in several color variants.
- On the tracker, the ICAO code CFG helps you tell Condor flights apart from other leisure airlines with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What are Condor’s IATA and ICAO codes?
Condor’s IATA code is DE and its ICAO code is CFG. On the radio, the airline uses the callsign “CONDOR”.
Does Condor belong to an alliance?
No. Condor is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Where can I spot Condor?
Most often in Frankfurt am Main, its main base. Condor also flies from other German airports.
Keep an eye on Condor
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