Frankfurt:At the “Routes World 2026” aviation forum in Frankfurt, Germany, discussions are underway to establish new direct flights to Azerbaijan. The event, which takes place from October 21-23, is organized by Routes and brings together airlines, airports, and tourism organizations to explore new routes and strategic partnerships. This year’s forum sees participation from representatives of over 230 airlines and more than 110 countries.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Azerbaijan is represented at the forum by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC and the Azerbaijan Tourism Board. The delegation is engaged in a series of bilateral meetings with international air carriers, including discussions led by Samir Rzayev, Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC, and Florian Sengstschmid, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board.
The discussions aim to explore opportunities for launching new direct flights from Azerbaijani airports, attracting new airlines to the country, and expanding cooperation with existing partners. Meetings are being held with representatives from major airlines such as Lufthansa Group, AirAsia Group, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways, Transavia France, Malaysia Airlines, easyJet, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Wizz Air, and VietJet Air.
The collaborative presence of Azerbaijan’s aviation and tourism sectors at the forum is intended to connect the development of the international flight network with the promotion of Azerbaijan’s tourism potential. The primary goal is to enhance Azerbaijan’s connectivity with international destinations, increase direct flight options for passengers, and boost the influx of foreign tourists.