Bristol Airport has announced Discover Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, will be operating a twice weekly service to Frankfurt, Germany from May 2027.
The popular German leisure airline will be offering flights on Mondays and Thursdays, perfect for both business travellers and those seeking a city break. It also allows for easy onward travel from Frankfurt with Lufthansa to more than 150 destinations worldwide through the Lufthansa Group network. 
Visit West welcomed the news, recognising that visitors from Germany are keen to visit Bristol, Bath and the entire South West, and this direct route will make it even easier and more appealing.
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.”
Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director at Bristol Airport, added: “This is fantastic news for both our business and leisure customers. 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.
“We have worked closely with Visit West to secure this exciting new route and are keen to continue working with Discover Airlines, and other airlines within the Lufthansa Group, in the future.
“The service is ideal for a long weekend, a mid-week trip or a longer holiday exploring Germany and beyond as Frankfurt has great onwards connections.”
Frankfurt is renowned for being Germany’s financial capital and boasts one of the biggest airports in Europe with high-speed train connections to other major European cities and five major autobahns serve the city.
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