A Century of Global Connections
As Lufthansa Group marks its centurion, we explore some of the leading European corporate destinations from Manchester Airport, the UK’s global gateway in the north
Leading German aviation company, Lufthansa Group, is celebrating an impressive 70 years of flights from Manchester this April, alongside an incredible 100 years as an airline this year. Lufthansa’s story began in Berlin on 6 January 1926 when two airlines, Junkers Luftverkehr and Deutscher Aero Lloyd, merged to create Luft Hansa, later renamed Lufthansa. On 6 April 1926 Luft Hansa took to the skies for its first flights, with two aircraft departing Berlin-Tempelhof Airport bound for Zurich and Cologne.
The group began operating from Manchester Airport in May 1956. The inaugural service started from Hamburg and then called at Düsseldorf on its way to Manchester. On leaving Manchester the Lockheed L-1049 G Super Constellation aircraft then crossed the Atlantic to Montreal, finally continuing on to Chicago.
Today, the Lufthansa Group is one of the four largest airlines worldwide and the largest airline group in Europe. The group continues to offer an appealing choice for both business and leisure travellers from Manchester Airport, providing over 60 flights per week to European business hubs such as Frankfurt and Brussels, offering the convenience of local departures while avoiding the need to travel via London. Below, we highlight key Lufthansa Group routes for those looking to travel for business in Europe this spring.
Brussels
At the heart of Europe is Belgium’s cosmopolitan capital, offering the perfect mix of business, politics and culture. Whether you’re attending meetings at European Union institutions or indulging in Belgian beers, chocolate or waffles, the city is only a short flight away from Manchester. With its diverse neighbourhoods, rich history and culinary scene, Brussels is ideal both for work and play.
Brussels Airlines flies directly from Manchester to Brussels
Frankfurt
Known as “Mainhattan”, Frankfurt is one of Europe’s primary business hubs and home to the European Central Bank. This fast-paced city offers a dramatic skyline, trendy cafés and upmarket restaurants, perfect for high-end meetings.
Lufthansa flies directly from Manchester to Frankfurt
Munich
Munich is renowned for its raucous Oktoberfest, but
the Bavarian capital is also a major German economic powerhouse. It hosts the headquarters of global brands such as BMW and Siemens, alongside major offices for Google, Bosch and Microsoft. Away from business, Munich offers charming cobbled streets and world-class culture at the Bavarian National Museumand more theatres and galleries than anywhere else in Germany.
Lufthansa flies directly from Manchester to Munich
Zürich
Set on the northern tip of Lake Zürich and on the Limmat River, Zürich is a global centre for finance and research. From medieval streets and scenic routes in the Old Town to modern art galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants, the city is not only a favourite amongst tourists but a key destination for international business travellers.
SWISS flies directly from Manchester to Zürich
Düsseldorf
An international business and financial centre, Düsseldorf is also Germany’s fashion capital and hosts major international trade fairs such as Messe Düsseldorf. The city is home to key DAX and Fortune Global 500 companies including Uniper and Metro. Known as the "longest bar in the world," the Altstadt (Old Town) offers a prime opportunity for networking and dining as well as scenic walks along the Rhine.
Eurowings flies directly from Manchester to Düsseldorf
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a premier German business hub renowned for its automotive, engineering and IT sectors, with major companies like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche housing both their headquarters and museums in the city. Often cited as Germany’s cultural capital, Stuttgart enjoys a lively jazz scene alongside a rich arts programme featuring opera, theatre and world-class ballet.
Eurowings flies directly from Manchester to Stuttgart
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