This year Frankfurt Airport (FRA) opened its first new terminal in decades, Terminal 3. Some airlines already have their flights shifted from Terminal 2 to another. It's now Condor's turn, with Germany's second largest airline preparing for its own action and they're going to be opening lounges of their own.

Here's what we do know about the move, the set up of the new lounges and the lounge lineup Condor is getting.

The order in which the Terminals are organized

The long-term vision is to have Terminal 1 exclusively for Lufthansa and its members of the Star Alliance and Terminal 3 for all other airlines. Lufthansa would potentially like to acquire Terminal 2 too, but that's a very long term plan.

The newest at Frankfurt Airport is Terminal 3, which is now underway as the headquarters of numerous non-Lufthansa airlines. It should be easier for passengers to work out which terminal to go to because the division of Lufthansa and their partners (and everyone else) is relatively clear.

Condor Is the Last to Move

So far only Condor is still to switch to Terminal 3. Even though Lufthansa despises the carrier, it still runs from Terminal 1 and provides Lufthansa lounges for its customers. It is hoped that Condor will relocate to Terminal 3 in the Spring of 2027. It will be the final, and the biggest, airline to convert. That's a significant milestone as it will complete the process for Lufthansa's non-airline operators to be moved into the new building.

• There are two planned lounges at Condor.
• Condor is also moving to open two lounges in Terminal 3, aeroTELEGRAPH reported.
• One lounge will be within the Schengen zone.
• It is expected that one will be in the non-Schengen zone.
• They will probably be open later in 2027 as construction is so slow.

In a meeting with employees, the airline's CEO confirmed its plans. However, publicly Condor has only stated that it is currently in talks with its partners at Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 to investigate what possibilities its lounge offering has.

It is important to remember that this is the difference between the internal and external statements. The plans are genuine, but these have not been officially announced as yet.

At present, nothing is known about the amenities the lounges will provide. What Condor has in mind will be interesting, because whenever an airline carries out an airline lounge for the first time, it's always interesting to see what they come up with.

Their Worthiness of Condor's Own Lounges

It may be the not very Condor-friendly Lufthansa, but for years, Condor passengers have been using Lufthansa lounges. The airline would have greater control of the experience that they provide to their passengers if they had their own lounges.

It would also be a definite indicator of the airline's aspirations. By having its own lounge area, a carrier can tailor the service, food and ambience to its brand and not just based on the service of a competitor.

The fact that there is a split between a Schengen and a non-Schengen lounge makes sense too. With a lounge on either side, passengers flying within the Schengen zone and those on international flights pass through different parts of the terminal, allowing more passengers to be served near their gates.

The Lounge Lineup is in Terminal 3

A nice variety of lounges are being installed in Terminal 3:

• The SkyTeam Lounge, which is located in the non-Schengen area, is for passengers travelling on China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta, Korean Air, MEA, Saudia and Vietnam Airlines.
• This Emirates Lounge is located in the non-Schengen area and is only available to Emirates passengers.
• The Priority Lounge is the non-Schengen area lounge and is the Priority Pass / contract lounge of most other airlines.
• Passengers on Air France/ KLM will be served by the Air France Lounge, which is in the Schengen area.

There are more Lounges on the Way to come

In addition to that, Qatar Airways is launching two lounges in the non-Schengen part of the terminal. These will be for passengers on oneworld airlines With Condor's two proposed lounges, Terminal 3 will be filled with a diverse and robust lounge scene. On the Frankfurt side, this translates to additional comforts for travellers connecting from and via Frankfurt, regardless of the airline or alliance they use.

It is also a reflection of the changes in the Airport. What was once an uninteresting terminal is once again a hot spot for lounge enthusiasts and now hosts a variety of lounge brands, alliances and contract lounges.

Here are some tips for travelers to keep in mind

These are plans that can change and construction deadlines are easily pushed back. At this time, Condor has confirmed that it is "in discussion," so travellers should not presume lounge access as part of their 2027 travel.

Until then, Condor fliers will continue to enjoy Lufthansa lounges in Terminal 1. If Condor moves to Terminal 3 in spring 2027, it's always a good idea to check what lounges will be available on the day of your flight as they will most likely be available later in the year.

For those travelling in the first half of 2027, it will be a smooth transition. Even if the new terminal is open before Condor's own lounge, it's good to know what your options are because there is the Priority Lounge (for Condor's Priority Pass holders).

The Bottom Line

In the spring of 2027, Condor will be the last and biggest airline to relocate to Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3. It will mark the final step for non-Lufthansa carriers in Lufthansa's newest terminal in the airport. For now Condor is still based at Terminal 1, and uses Lufthansa lounges to serve their clientele. Two lounges will be opened at the new terminal, as is now known, and Condor will be one of them. Both are supposed to be in the Schengen and the non-Schengen areas of Europe. However, they are likely to open only in late 2027, because of the pace of construction.

Condor has only said in public that it is talking to its partners at Terminal 3 about the options for its lounge offering. The CEO told employees that they will be announcing plans soon, but nothing has been officially announced at this time. The airline's first lounge facilities are a great addition.