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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R10 774
Typical prices: R12 187-R19 186
Condor
Mon 14/9Wed 30/9
ZRH - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R17 930
Typical prices: R21 367-R37 809
SWISS
Thu 3/12Thu 17/12
ZRH - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R10 791 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg R11 968 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Johannesburg (ZRH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to OR Tambo

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30
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16:45 - 7:30
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JNB
14h 45m
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13:25 - 8:50
JNB
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ZRH
19h 25m
2 stops
R10 774Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 18
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11:05 - 9:40
ZRH
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JNB
21h 35m
2 stops
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18:50 - 22:25
JNB
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ZRH
28h 35m
1 stop
R10 791Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 18
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11:05 - 9:40
ZRH
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JNB
21h 35m
2 stops
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18:50 - 22:25
JNB
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ZRH
28h 35m
1 stop
R10 824Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12
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15:55 - 8:20
ZRH
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
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9:45 - 13:20
JNB
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ZRH
27h 35m
1 stop
R11 088Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 12
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15:55 - 8:20
ZRH
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
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9:45 - 13:20
JNB
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ZRH
27h 35m
1 stop
R11 088Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
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21:00 - 13:25
ZRH
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JNB
16h 25m
2 stops
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14:30 - 8:20
JNB
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ZRH
17h 50m
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R11 121Ethiopian Air
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Nov 8
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16:45 - 7:50
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JNB
15h 05m
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19:30 - 20:55
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ZRH
26h 25m
1 stop
R11 171Condor
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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16:45 - 7:30
ZRH
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JNB
14h 45m
1 stop
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18:35 - 8:50
JNB
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ZRH
14h 15m
1 stop
R11 749Condor
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:00 - 21:20
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JNB
14h 20m
1 stop
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23:15 - 18:40
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ZRH
19h 25m
1 stop
R11 799KLM
Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1
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6:50 - 22:00
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JNB
14h 10m
1 stop
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23:59 - 16:40
JNB
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ZRH
17h 41m
1 stop
R11 865KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Zurich usually cost between R11 733 and R15 170 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R10 774 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 14–Sept 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost R12 394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 003 and R20 475 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R7 800
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Zurich to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 800 for a one-way ticket and R10 774 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    On your way to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Lufthansa, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg, Condor or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Johannesburg are Condor and KLM. With an average price for the route of R12 622 and an overall rating of 6,5, Condor is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 550 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

Zurich to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

SWISS

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Tuesday

SWISS

SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS

SWISS

Thursday

SWISS

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Friday

SWISS

SWISS

Saturday

SWISS

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Sunday

SWISS

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zurich

Monday

SWISS

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Tuesday

SWISS

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Wednesday

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Thursday

SWISS

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Friday

SWISS

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Zurich to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1552 reviews
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
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Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

10,0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
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Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good experience, just i couldn’t connect me to the wifi

Flight was delayed. Can happen. But the info on the website and app said that flight was cancelled which was not the case.

Delay, luggage didn’t arrive. Had to go the next day to collect it

The plane. Airbus A330-200. Comfortable for a 7-hour flight. Seats seemed to have more legroom. I was in row 17. Flight was operated by Delta but was better than expected.

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The staff is professional and friendly. The food was excellent, with the exception of the octopus salad just prior to landing.

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Boarding on time. Limited food and drinks options . Few Crew was rude and unconcerned. Entertainment system is old and barely any new contents.

Love that they had a bassinet for our child during the flight. Thank you for that big time.

Food was horrible and not suitable the world famous Turkish cuisine and hospitality.

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

Excellent service and great help when i traveled with broken leg

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

I could not book in online at all which is what I always do to secure a window seat which is my preference.

That was awful. My flight from Zurich to London was delayed 2hours and 50 minutes. This had a significant negative impact on my work and living conditions. How can I complain?

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

Terrible, We experienced massive delays and then couldn’t book a hotel through the link provided, nothing was available. We then went to the airport the next day and experienced further delays, almost no communication was given. We had dinner at lunchtime and breakfast at midnight. We then landed in Jhb at 1am and had to book another hotel as our flight to durban was at 8am. The experience was painful and very expensive.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

old seat need to go! outdated and uncomfortable. I waited 40 minutes for my bag

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

Struggled with boarding pass on my iPhone.Suggest taking a printed copy. We sat upper deck at the rear on right hand side and best Economy flight in years. Bins below the windows made a massive difference for storage etc. inflight entertainment played up for a few pax but we were fine. Crew were first rate. Overall an excellent flight

They ran out of starter options but the alternative was okay. Just disappointed

Staff was wonderful. There was no breakfast because a cooling system had not been repaired. My luggage didn’t make it on the plane in London, so I had to wait to have my luggage delivered. I’m a long ways from home to be without items in my bag. We have to wait to be reimbursed for costs

The flight boarded two hours late and then we had an hour sitting in the aircraft before take off. Tempers got hot The actual flight was fine and the food was really tasty. Because we landed more than 3 hours late, I missed my connecting flight. No connecting flight for the rest of the day and had to sleep over. There was absolutely no support from BA on the other side. Nothing

The worst experience with an airline in my 50 years of flying.

We missed our connecting flight in Frankfurt due to being stuck in the passport line for two hours. Condor said they would not help us because we had a one hour layover which is enough time. When I explained that the line took two hours, they acknowledged that the line is that way but that is the airport and not them. We are now stuck in Frankfurt for two days and it has cost us $500.

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

We free from Zurich - Frankfort- San Francisco. Our first plane was delayed. We were lucky that they held the plane for the second part of our flight, but our bags didn’t make it on the plane. Waiting for the bags and submiitjng a claim added time after a long flight, and I will have to drive back to SFO to get out bags.

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Seats are not comfortable. Some of the food was good and some not so good.

I missed my connection in Frankfurt and was booked to another flight to New York. Different destination and got downgraded from Business Class to economy. No Support from Condor at all. Very Bad experience

Some pretty unfriendly check in crew members. This is a no frills airline.

The food was excellent. I had a gluten-free special meal. The salmon was restaurant quality. However, the drink offering was meager. Sparse service, glasses filled half way and when asked for a refill on white wine was told by one crew member that it would cost me extra. But then an hour later another crew member brought it to me finally. — The big problem was that it wasn’t a Condor crew but Condor swapped out its cabin crew w Wamos Airlines Crew last second, because the aircraft needed to be swapped out. The machine used was very old. In-flight amenities of pre-century levels. We paid extra for more legroom but my son’s video monitor (at pre-2000 Niveau) didn’t work at all. Felt like a 3rd class flight. In the end due to air craft change we left 1.5 hours late and the airline did not attempt to make up the time in-flight. So we missed our connecting flight to Nuremberg. There was no attendant to help us with what to do and how to retrieve our luggage. It was quite complicated navigating our way through FRA airport and eventually they put us on a train, and we spent 2.5 hours traveling to Nbg.

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