Corendon Dutch Airlines
A Dutch leisure airline operating scheduled and charter flights from the Netherlands to popular holiday destinations around the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Caribbean.
About Corendon Dutch Airlines
Corendon Dutch Airlines was founded in 2011 and operates as the Netherlands-based airline within the wider Corendon travel group. Its business is closely connected with Corendon tour operations, although seats are also sold directly to travellers. The carrier primarily serves the leisure market, combining scheduled services with flights arranged around package-holiday demand. Its branding reflects its Dutch base and its focus on practical, price-conscious holiday travel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the airline's principal hub and its most important departure point. Corendon Dutch Airlines connects the Netherlands with sun-and-beach destinations in Turkey, Greece, Spain, Egypt and other leisure regions. Typical cities and islands in its network include Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, Heraklion, Rhodes, Kos, Hurghada, Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Caribbean flying has also included Curaçao, while routes and frequencies change considerably between summer and winter.
The airline's core fleet is built around Boeing 737 narrow-body aircraft, particularly the Boeing 737-800, a type well suited to European and medium-haul leisure routes. Longer services may be operated using leased wide-body capacity, depending on the season and commercial arrangements. Cabins are generally configured in a single economy-focused layout, with optional extras such as preferred seating, additional baggage and onboard purchases varying by route and booking package.
Corendon Dutch Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It also does not operate a conventional global frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of the large network airlines. The carrier instead concentrates on direct leisure sales and integration with Corendon holiday bookings. Travellers should therefore not expect alliance-wide mileage earning, reciprocal lounge access or through-ticket benefits when connecting to flights operated by unrelated airlines.
A notable strength is the airline's direct access from the Netherlands to destinations that are strongly oriented toward holiday travel, reducing the need for connections through major European hubs. Its relationship with a tour operator can also make flight-and-hotel planning straightforward. The trade-off is that schedules can be highly seasonal, supplementary services may cost extra, and itinerary changes can have a greater effect where a route operates only a few times each week.
Good to know
Flying with Corendon Dutch Airlines — what to expect
Seasonal Flight Schedules
Many routes are designed around summer or winter holiday demand. Check operating dates carefully, especially when planning connections or a trip outside peak season.
Check Your Baggage
The included baggage allowance can depend on the fare, route or package-holiday booking. Review the allowance shown on your confirmation before arriving at the airport.
Optional Seat Selection
Advance seat selection and seats with additional space may carry an extra charge. Families and groups should reserve seats early if sitting together is important.
Economy-Focused Service
Most flights use a leisure-oriented economy cabin, and food, drinks or other extras may not be included in the basic fare. Confirm inclusions for your particular booking.
Allow Connection Time
Corendon Dutch Airlines is not part of a global alliance, so separately booked onward flights may not be protected after a delay. Leave a generous buffer when creating your own connection.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Corendon Dutch Airlines
Notable destinations on Corendon Dutch Airlines's network.
CDAmsterdamdirectCDAntalyadirectCDBodrumdirectCDDalamandirectCDHerakliondirectCDRhodesdirectCDKosdirectCDHurghadadirectCDTenerifedirectCDLas PalmasdirectCDWillemstaddirectDestination list is indicative of Corendon Dutch Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Corendon Dutch Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the airline's main and busiest departure airport. Seasonal departures may also be offered from other Dutch airports, depending on the year's programme.
- The airline mainly serves leisure destinations around the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, North Africa and the Caribbean. Its schedule commonly focuses on Turkey, Greece, Spain and Egypt, with routes varying by season.
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- Carry-on rules can vary by fare and booking arrangement, particularly for package holidays. Check the dimensions, weight and number of permitted pieces shown on your ticket or the airline's baggage page before travelling.
- Fares are often lowest outside school holidays and the busiest summer travel weeks. Comparing flexible dates and booking seasonal leisure routes well ahead of departure can improve the chances of finding a lower price.
- Amsterdam to Curaçao is among the airline's longest services when included in the current schedule. Long-haul operations can be seasonal, so availability should be checked for the intended travel dates.
- The total changes between summer and winter because much of the network is seasonal and linked to holiday demand. Consult the airline's current timetable for the number operating during your travel period.
- Corendon Dutch Airlines primarily operates from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Some seasonal services may also depart from other airports in the Netherlands.