Last week marked a significant milestone for Discover Airlines as it expands its long-haul operations from Munich, introducing direct flights to Orlando, Windhoek, and Calgary. Beginning March 5, Germany’s second-largest airport saw its first-ever non-stop service to Orlando, Florida. Following this launch, new direct routes to Windhoek, Namibia, and Calgary, Canada, will commence on April 1 and April 12, respectively.
Orlando and Windhoek will benefit from year-round connectivity with three flights per week, while Calgary will also see thrice-weekly services until winter, when operations will shift to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic with up to three weekly flights. This expansion marks the first time these four destinations are part of Munich’s flight offerings—or their first return after a long hiatus.
As part of its growing footprint in Munich, Discover Airlines, a key leisure carrier within the Lufthansa Group, has been operating numerous short- and medium-haul flights from the Bavarian capital since last spring. This summer, the airline is set to enhance its capacity further with an additional Airbus A320, bringing its local fleet to eight aircraft—comprising two A330s for long-haul routes and six A320s for regional operations.
The summer schedule will include 32 holiday destinations with over 80 weekly departures across short-, medium-, and long-haul routes. Passengers will have access to a diverse range of destinations, from the sun-drenched Canary Islands and Mediterranean hotspots to the scenic coastal cities of Varna and Burgas in Bulgaria. Additionally, adventurous travelers can explore unique northern getaways such as Bodø in Norway and Reykjavík in Iceland.
With this latest expansion, Discover Airlines cements its status as the largest leisure airline operating from Munich, offering travelers an increasingly diverse and convenient selection of destinations.
“We are looking back on a successful first year in Munich, both in operational and commercial terms. Our second home base is already making an important contribution to the overall success of Discover Airlines and the booking figures show that this positive development is continuing. I am therefore all the more pleased that we are now able to expand our offer for travelers from Munich with fantastic long-haul destinations and also some completely new destinations within Europe just in time for the summer,” says Bernd Bauer, CEO of Discover Airlines.