Air Berlin
This company is one of the three biggest discount airlines in the European Union. It offers the largest network of flights of any German airline. Within Germany, the company stops at major airports such as Munich and Dusseldorf, and partners with other airlines to offer flights to international destinations such as the U.S., Asia and Russia. Unlike many other low-cost European airline companies, Air Berlin typically offers limited amenities such as in-flight drinks.
Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG
Saatwinkler Damm 42-43
D-13627 Berlin, Germany
+01 (805) 737-800
airberlin.com
Germanwings
This company bills itself as Germany's most successful low-cost carrier and has one of the world's best safety records from the German Airline Association (BDF). As of 2009, the company operates 27 airplanes and carries more than 8 million passengers annually. Major destinations include Cologne and Hamburg. Though the company offers some services not commonly found in low-cost airlines, such as pre-flight seat reservations, the flights themselves are barebones with extra fees for snacks and drinks.
Germanwings
Waldstraße 224
51147 Köln, Germany
+01 (906) 294-1918
germanwings.com
TUI Fly
This airline has hundreds of flights to more than 70 destinations in Germany and abroad, including as far as Israel. Based in Hanover, the company cuts prices where possible, including by not issuing paper tickets and not offering connecting flights. However, it typically offers some of the best prices for those who don't mind some of the hassles connected with such a no-frills approach to travel.
TUI Fly
Hapag-Lloyd Express GmbH
Benkendorffstr. 22 B
D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany
+01 (805) 757-510
tuifly.com
Condor
Condor, operated by the larger Lufthansa airline company, is one of the more expensive budget airlines in Germany. Flying between nine major airports in the country, as well as dozens of international destinations, the airline typically is chosen by those who want cheap flights but more of the amenities than those offered by Condor's lower-cost competitors.
Condor Flugdienst GmbH
Am Grünen Weg 1 - 3
D-65451 Kelsterbach, Germany
+01 (800) 364-1667
condor.com
Non-German Airlines
Though not based in Germany, Ryanair and easyJet operate flights to and from major German airports. Ryanair is the European Union's biggest budget airline but adds numerous fees for services such as checked luggage and in-flight food. It also usually flies to secondary airports. Meanwhile, easyJet is the EU's second-largest budget airline and is similar to Ryanair except it typically favors major airports.
Ryanair
P.O. Box 11451
Swords, Dublin
+353 1 248-0856
ryanair.com
easyJet
42 Gloucester Crescent
London, UK NW1 7DL
+44 20 7241 9000
easyjet.com
