The Los Cabos Tourism Trust (FITURCA) and Condor Airlines have officially inaugurated the direct air route between Frankfurt and Los Cabos, which began operations on November 3, 2024. This new service represents a significant advance in the destination’s international connectivity, facilitating access to one of the most important tourist markets in Europe.
The inaugural flight was attended by the Secretary of Tourism, Economy and Sustainability of Baja California Sur, Maribel Collins; the Mexican Consul in Frankfurt, Cecilia Villanueva; the General Director of FITURCA, Rodrigo Esponda; the President and CEO of the Los Cabos Hotel Association, Mauricio Salicrup; the Director of Los Cabos International Airport, Francisco Villaseñor and, on behalf of Condor Airlines, Sabine Neujahr, among other representatives of the destination.
During her speech, Maribel Collins, the Secretary of Tourism and Economy of Baja California Sur, stated that “the opening of this new route not only strengthens the connectivity of Los Cabos with Europe but also boosts the economic and social development of our region. We expect this connection to attract thousands of German tourists, generating opportunities for our local businesses and promoting an enriching cultural exchange.”
This new connection is anticipated to attract more than 16,000 German tourists during its first operational season, mainly from Frankfurt and other cities in Germany, as well as Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, and other countries within the European area.
The Mexican Consul in Frankfurt, Cecilia Villanueva, referred to the arrival of the inaugural flight from Frankfurt to Los Cabos as “a great achievement in connectivity between Mexico and Germany. This new link will not only strengthen tourism and commercial exchange but will also open up new opportunities to deepen cultural and cooperative ties between our countries. From the Mexican Consulate in Frankfurt, we would like to congratulate all the institutions that contributed to making this flight possible, and we are grateful to have been part of this collective effort.”
The route is designed to cover the winter and spring tourist season, covering the busiest periods of the European market. Two weekly flights will be scheduled from Frankfurt to Los Cabos, with operations until 23 April 2025, using Airbus A330-900 aircraft with a capacity of 310 passengers in three classes.
Rodrigo Esponda, head of FITURCA, stressed that “the new direct route, operated by Condor Airlines, aims to consolidate European tourism as the third most important international market for Los Cabos. This connection is also part of a broader strategy to promote global tourism growth in the region.
This new connection will increase the destination’s attractiveness to international visitors and promote economic and cultural exchange. It is relevant to highlight that the European market shows a great interest in nature, culture, gastronomy, and sustainability, preferring high-quality experiences. This trend aligns with FITURCA’s vision of global diversification, which responds to a deep interest in Los Cabos’s authenticity and heritage.
In the words of Mauricio Salicrup, “The inauguration of this direct route is a milestone for Los Cabos and represents an invaluable opportunity for the economic development of our region. We hope that the arrival of German tourists will benefit hotels and restaurants and boost local small businesses, thus strengthening our community and promoting sustainable growth”.
“For Los Cabos Airport, international routes represent more than half of the passenger traffic received each month; after the inauguration of Los Cabos-Frankfurt, this air terminal has become one of the airports with the most international routes of GAP. We are preparing for the growing demand of domestic and foreign tourists to provide them with the best experience,” said Francisco Villaseñor, Director of Los Cabos Airport.
With this effort, Los Cabos reaffirms its commitment to diversify its tourism markets and strengthen its image as an exclusive and safe destination for international travellers. It is essential to highlight that Los Cabos is positioned as the Mexican destination with the highest national and international promotion, covering eleven priority markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. This comprehensive strategy not only seeks to attract more visitors but also to positively impact the local economy and promote sustainable development in the region.
