Condor Bids Adieu to Boeing 757 with Special Farewell Flight

German leisure airline Condor has officially unveiled a schedule marking the end of its Boeing 757 operations, set to conclude by late 2025. The final scheduled flights for this iconic aircraft are planned for early November, alongside a special farewell event aimed at aviation enthusiasts.

For nearly three decades, the distinctive shape of the Boeing 757 has been integral to Condor’s short and medium-haul fleet. According to ch-aviation, the airline has operated 18 Boeing 757-200s and nine of the longer 757-300 variants. However, only six 757-300s remain in service, signaling the impending retirement of the model from Condor’s fleet.

To commemorate the retirement, Condor has scheduled the last two commercial flights featuring the 757-300 for late October and early November 2025. One flight will run from Düsseldorf (DUS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) on October 29, 2025, while the very final journey will connect Frankfurt (FRA) to Hurghada (HRG) on November 2, 2025.

One Last Special Flight

However, these flights are not the absolute end of the 757 operations at Condor. The airline plans to host an exclusive farewell flight on November 5, 2025, inviting dedicated staff and Boeing 757 fans onboard. A total of 75 tickets for this unique trip will be auctioned on Condor’s online platform starting September 22, 2025.

This special flight will depart from Frankfurt to Vienna, where a farewell celebration will take place. To cap off the day, a statement from the airline indicated that “the world’s highest party” will occur on the return journey to Frankfurt, marking the definitive conclusion of the Boeing 757’s service with Condor.

For those who do not manage to secure a ticket for the farewell journey, there will still be opportunities to see the 757-300 in action in Germany until early November. Plans reveal that six Boeing 757s will be flying through the end of October, offering routes from Düsseldorf and Frankfurt to popular holiday destinations including Palma de Mallorca, Hurghada, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria.

“The departure of the Boeing 757 marks the end of an era at Condor,” mentioned Christian Schmitt, COO of the airline. “At the same time, this transition signals the start of a new chapter with our modern, efficient, and sustainable Airbus fleet. Condor has evolved beyond a leisure airline, as shown by our expanding network of new city connections. Our farewell flight merges nostalgia for the last B757 with a hopeful outlook toward the future, represented by our city destination, Vienna.”

Fleet Renewal in Progress

For about 35 years, Condor has utilized various Boeing aircraft, having also operated 18 Boeing 767-300ERs alongside the 757s. The shift from Boeing to Airbus marks a significant transformation for the carrier. Condor now boasts a fleet that includes 20 A320s, three A320neos, 13 A321s, six A321neos, and 18 A330-900neos, with an additional 43 next-generation Airbus planes on order for future delivery.

The decision to phase out the Boeing 757 signifies more than merely updating the fleet; it embodies Condor’s commitment to enhancing sustainability and adopting environmentally friendly practices in its operations as it moves away from the last of its Boeing aircraft.