Scheduled Flights: Summer Journeys Departing from Germany This Year
In an exciting development for travellers based in Germany, several airlines have announced new direct flights to various destinations around the world. These new routes, starting from August and September 2025, will provide more options for holidaymakers and business travellers alike.
Med View Airlines is leading the charge, with the launch of a Munich-Catania route on September 1st, connecting southern Germany to Sicily's baroque capital. Meanwhile, Cardiff Aviation Malta has made a significant impact by launching nine direct flights to Pristina, Kosovo from German cities, marking a significant expansion in the region.
From Dortmund Airport, several new direct flights have been introduced. The route to Craiova, Romania, has resumed as of early July 2025. Additionally, Dortmund to Izmir, Turkey is available again via SunExpress, flying twice weekly during summer. Eurowings has launched first-time direct flights from Dortmund to Malaga, Alicante, and Catania for the summer period. From September 3, 2025, Ryanair will fly twice weekly from Dortmund to Zagreb, Croatia (Fridays and Mondays). Eurowings also added flights from Dortmund to Rhodes, Greece for the summer season.
In the winter season starting in December 2025, Air Arabia announced a new daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport (UAE) with Munich International Airport (MUC). This marks an expansion in the Europe-UAE network with Munich as Air Arabia's newest European destination.
Elsewhere, Freebird Airlines is now flying from Duesseldorf/Niederrhein to Antalya, Turkey. From September 17th, travellers from Hanover can fly direct to Antalya with Corendon Airlines Europe. From September 16th and 18th respectively, travellers from Hanover can fly direct to Rhodes and Kos in Greece with Corendon Airlines Europe. TUIfly will connect Duesseldorf and Frankfurt with Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt starting on November 3rd. Who's DeniloUnsplashMed View Airlines is set to launch direct flights from Munich to Naples beginning on August 1st.
Berliners can take advantage of a new Delta flight between Berlin and Atlanta, Georgia from November 10th. Hex'Air has a new route from Stuttgart to Erbil, Iraq (Kurdistan). Travellers based in Berlin will have new flights to Marrakesh and Agadir in Morocco from October 26th and 27th respectively, courtesy of Transavia France. Pacific Airways has introduced a new direct flight from Cologne to Yerevan, Armenia. Lufthansa has launched a service connecting Munich and Oradea, one of Romania's Art Nouveau gems.
Discover Airlines, which has expanded its offering from Frankfurt and Munich this year, launched inaugural long-haul flights to Orlando, Florida from Munich in March. The airline has also started new direct services to Windhoek (Namibia) and Calgary (Canada) from Munich in April. Additionally, Discover Airlines is now flying directly from Frankfurt to Oulu, Finland. Wizz Air has started flights from Leipzig/Halle to Varna, Bulgaria.
In summary, the latest known expansions of direct flights from Germany, including those starting in late summer and later in the year, cover several new routes and destinations. The table below provides an overview of the new flights, their departure airports, destinations, airlines, and start dates.
| Departure Airport | Destination | Airline | Start Date | Frequency/Notes | |-------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------| | Stuttgart (STR) | Pristina (PRN) | Cardiff Aviation Malta | Already flying | New route | | Düsseldorf (DUS) | Pristina (PRN) | Cardiff Aviation Malta | Already flying | New route | | Dortmund | Craiova | Unknown | July 2025 | Route resumed | | Dortmund | Izmir | SunExpress | Summer 2025 | Twice weekly | | Dortmund | Malaga, Alicante, Catania | Eurowings | Summer 2025 | New destinations | | Dortmund | Rhodes | Eurowings | Summer 2025 | Expanded summer schedule | | Dortmund | Zagreb | Ryanair | September 3, 2025 | Twice weekly (Fri, Mon) | | Munich (MUC) | Sharjah (UAE) | Air Arabia | December 15, 2025 | Daily non-stop |
These entries reflect the latest known expansions of direct flights from Germany, including those starting in late summer and later in the year. With these new routes, German travellers have more options than ever before to explore the world.
A traveler based in Munich can now easily journey to Naples, as Med View Airlines has announced direct flights starting from August 1st. For individuals in Dortmund, the resumed Route to Craiova, Romania, and the new direct flights to Malaga, Alicante, Catania, Rhodes, and Zagreb, offered by Eurowings, provide an array of lifestyle opportunities for both holidaymakers and business travelers alike.
