Quick verdict
Corendon Airlines offers competitive pricing and a modern fleet suitable for budget-conscious travelers seeking comfortable leisure flights, mainly within Europe and tourist destinations. Egyptair provides a broader route network that spans Africa, the Middle East, and international hubs, with a focus on business-class service and in-flight amenities. While Corendon Airlines excels in affordable travel and leisure routes, Egyptair is better suited for travelers requiring extensive connectivity and premium services. Ultimately, Corendon Airlines is ideal for vacationers, whereas Egyptair serves business travelers and those looking for comprehensive global access.
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This comparison analyzes two airlines, Corendon Airlines and EgyptAir, focusing on aspects such as price, comfort, fleet size, service quality, and route networks. The goal is to provide a clear overview of their strengths and differences to assist travelers in making informed choices.
About Corendon Airlines Read more
Overview
Corendon Airlines (legally Turistik Hava Taşımacılık A.Ş.) is a Turkish leisure airline. According to Wikipedia, it was founded in 2004, began flying in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Corendon Tourism Group. It is headquartered in Antalya. It belongs to no global alliance. Sister carriers are Corendon Dutch Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe.
Network and hubs
The airline flies scheduled and charter services to more than 140 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Its hubs are Antalya and İzmir Adnan Menderes, and it also has a base at Ankara Esenboğa. Most traffic is holiday flying between Turkey and European cities. It has also kept flying to Russia, including charters from Perm to Antalya announced for May 2024.
Fleet
The fleet is all Boeing 737. The Wikipedia fleet table lists 9 Boeing 737-800 and 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8, 15 aircraft in total, while Plane Finder lists 14. Counts differ between sources and change often. In September 2026, FlightGlobal reported that the Corendon group would cut its fleet from 30 to 21 aircraft this winter because of high fuel costs. Capacity and schedules may therefore be smaller than in summer.
On board
All aircraft are single-class economy. The 737-800 has 189 seats in a 3-3 layout with a pitch of about 30 inches, according to Seatlink. Kayak says there are no power sockets or Wi-Fi. Meals are generally an extra, except on the Premium fare, which includes a hot meal or snacks. Seats and meals can be pre-selected for a fee on lower fares.
Good to know
- Fares: the branded fares are Lite, Eco, Flex and Premium (All Inclusive). Premium includes a 30 kg bag, seat selection, priority boarding and flexible changes or refunds.
- Cabin baggage: the airline's baggage page allows one 10 kg bag and one 4 kg underseat bag on the Eco fare.
- Checked baggage: Flex includes 23 kg and Premium 30 kg. Extra baggage of up to 40 kg per person can be bought, and no single piece may exceed 32 kg.
- Extras: the additional services page lists seat selection, meals, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access, pets in cabin and sports equipment.
- Safety: Wikipedia lists a 2012 cockpit fire during pushback at Antalya, with injuries during the evacuation, and a 2024 bird-strike engine failure that ended in an emergency landing at Frankfurt.
About EgyptAir Read more
Overview
EgyptAir is the state-owned flag carrier of Egypt. According to Wikipedia, it was founded on 7 June 1932 as Misr Airlines and began flying in July 1933. It is part of Egyptair Holding Company, owned by the Egyptian government, and is headquartered at Cairo International Airport. It joined Star Alliance in 2008 and is the only MENA-based carrier in the alliance. Subsidiaries include Air Cairo, Egyptair Cargo and Smart Aviation Company.
Network and hubs
Cairo is the main hub, with Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh as focus cities. As of June 2026 the airline served 84 international and nine domestic destinations in 56 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas (Wikipedia).
Fleet
Wikipedia lists a fleet of 71 aircraft in 2026. The airline took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in February 2026 and has 16 on order, with seven expected by the end of 2026. The A350 is intended to replace the Boeing 777-300ER, while the A330 fleet is being retrofitted with the same cabin. The airline also holds an order for 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with deliveries beginning in 2026 (see One Mile at a Time). Current types include the Boeing 787-9, 777-300ER, 737-800 and Airbus A320 family and A330 aircraft.
On board
Mainline aircraft have Business and Economy cabins. On the Boeing 787-9, Business is a 1-2-1 lie-flat layout with 30 seats, and the aircraft has 279 Economy seats (SeatMaps). The A330 cabins vary by sub-type. Long-haul aircraft have seatback screens; see the One Mile at a Time 787 Business review for details. Meal and Wi-Fi provision was not confirmed from an official source.
Good to know
- Baggage: third-party guides report 2 x 23 kg checked bags in Economy on most international fares (some promotional fares allow one), 2 x 32 kg in Business, and an 8 kg cabin bag plus a personal item in Economy (aifly.one). Domestic flights are reported as one 23 kg bag. Confirm on egyptair.com before travelling.
- Lounges: EgyptAir runs three lounges at Cairo Terminal 3 (One Mile at a Time review).
- Loyalty: Egyptair Plus is the frequent-flyer programme, linked to Star Alliance status benefits.
- Fares and fees: no typical fares, change fees or punctuality figures were found from published sources.
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