Eurowings Expands Long-Haul Network with Berlin-Jeddah Route

By Ivan PetrenkoNov 9, 2024 00:30 AMNews
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Eurowings has introduced a new long-haul connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the Lufthansa-owned low-cost carrier’s second direct route from Berlin to the Middle East, adding to its existing service to Dubai. The thrice-weekly flights provide more options for travelers and strengthen Berlin's connectivity.

Details of the New Route

The inaugural flight to Jeddah, EW1158, departed Berlin on Tuesday evening, taking off at 21:46—slightly behind schedule—and landed after a flight time of five hours and 17 minutes. The return flight, EW1159, left Jeddah 90 minutes after arrival, completing the inbound journey in five hours and 38 minutes and landing ahead of schedule. Scheduled flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with efficient turnarounds designed to keep operations smooth.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport CEO Aletta von Massenbach expressed enthusiasm for the new route, highlighting its importance for the airport’s growth, stating, "With Jeddah and Dubai, the airline is flying to two attractive destinations in the Middle East this winter. This strengthens BER as an airport location and promotes the capital region’s connectivity."

Growing Presence in the Middle East

The new Jeddah route complements Eurowings’ existing daily flights from Berlin to Dubai International Airport (DXB), which resumed operations on October 27. The airline currently uses Airbus A320neo aircraft for both routes, seating 180 passengers. Additionally, starting next March, flights to Dubai will shift to the nearby Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), reflecting the airline’s evolving strategy.

Jens Bischof, Eurowings CEO, remarked, "By way of the new destination Jeddah and an increase in our successful connection to Dubai, we are further expanding our services at BER and bringing more Eurowings to the capital."

Competitive Market Dynamics

Eurowings faces competition on the Berlin-Jeddah route from Flynas, a private Saudi low-cost carrier. Both will offer 14 flights per month; however, Flynas edges out Eurowings in seating capacity with 2,380 seats compared to 2,296. On the Dubai route, German leisure airline Condor competes with Eurowings, operating daily flights with higher capacity—5,400 seats compared to Eurowings’ 4,920.

As Eurowings expands its Middle Eastern offerings, passengers can look forward to a growing selection of destinations from Berlin Brandenburg, further enhancing the region’s appeal as a travel hub.

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