Lufthansa leisure carrier to start flying from Bristol and Glasgow

Lufthansa Group leisure carrier Discover Airlines is to start services from Bristol and Glasgow airports for next summer.

The airline is to operate from Bristol to Frankfurt twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from May 2027.

Frankfurt will also be served from Glasgow six times a week from March 29 and a twice-weekly summer connection to Munich.

Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub provides connections to 150 onward destinations.

Discover Airlines chief commercial officer Marco Götz said: “With Bristol, we’re adding our first destination in England to our portfolio.

“As we’re noticing a growing demand for destinations that combine culture, nature and outdoor experiences, Bristol is a perfect fit.

“The new Discover Airlines route is the only non-stop connection from Frankfurt and connects the southwest of England with Germany during summer 2027, making travel to this region even more convenient.”

He added: “We’re delighted to add Glasgow to our route network and, with it, welcome our very first destination in Scotland.

“We’re seeing growing demand for destinations that offer space, nature and opportunities to explore the outdoors, and Scotland delivers all of this in abundance.

“We look forward to connecting travellers from Frankfurt and Munich with Glasgow, with our new flights providing the only non-stop connections between these cities and Scotland’s largest city.”