The service is expected to attract business travellers
A Discover Airlines plane(Image: Bristol Airport)
Bristol Airport is launching a new route to the city of Frankfurt in Germany next year. Discover Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, will be operating the twice weekly service from May.
The German airline will be offering flights on Mondays and Thursdays, and the route is expected to attract extra business travellers.
Bristol Airport said the new service would also offer “opportunities” for firms in the South West to connect with businesses in Germany.
Marco Götz, chief commercial officer at Discover Airlines said: “With Bristol, we’re adding our first destination in England to our portfolio.
“As we’re noticing a growing demand for destinations that combine culture, nature and outdoor experiences, Bristol is a perfect fit. The new Discover Airlines route is the only nonstop connection from Frankfurt and connects the South West of England with Germany during summer 2027, making travel to this region even more convenient.”
Kathryn Davis, chief executive of tourism body Visit West, welcomed the news. She said: “We know that there is already strong demand from German visitors to experience the best of Bristol, Bath and the region, and this will be a boost for our visitor economy.
“Germany is one of the largest markets for inbound tourism, and we look forward to working with Discover Airlines and Bristol Airport, as well as our local business community and trade partners, to ensure that this is a success.”
Rupert Lawrie, commercial director at Bristol Airport, said the transport hub had worked “closely” with Visit West to secure the route.
“This is fantastic news for both our business and leisure customers,” he said. “The new service will compliment increased capacity next year from Germany and Switzerland, enabling even more visitors into the region, which is something the airport is passionate about.”
Frankfurt is known as Germany’s ‘financial capital’ and is located near the world-famous Rhine Valley wine region, the Black Forest and thermal spas. The city’s airport is one of the biggest in Europe with a high-speed train connections to other major European cities.
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