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In short

Eurowings is the low-cost airline of the Lufthansa Group, based in Düsseldorf and flying Airbus A320-family jets from bases across Germany and in Prague. Its network covers Germany, the Mediterranean, the Nordics and Eastern Europe. Fares split into BASIC and SMART Economy with BIZclass above, and cabin baggage depends on the fare. Points go to Miles & More.

Eurowings is the Lufthansa Group’s short-haul low-cost airline and one of the largest low-cost carriers in the German market.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Eurowings. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Eurowings is a German low-cost airline headquartered in Düsseldorf and wholly owned by the Lufthansa Group. It suits travellers on short and medium-haul flights from Germany and Prague to European cities and holiday destinations around the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. It began flying on 1 January 1994 as a regional airline and was rebuilt as the group's point-to-point airline from 2014.

German bases and holiday routes

Eurowings flies from bases at Berlin Brandenburg, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Nuremberg, Prague and Stuttgart. The network has about 152 destinations, covering German domestic routes, European cities and leisure routes to the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and other holiday areas. A Maltese subsidiary, Eurowings Europe, operates from bases in other European countries.

From regional airline to low-cost carrier

Lufthansa took control of Eurowings in 2005 and full ownership in 2011. In 2014 and 2015 it turned Eurowings from a regional carrier into a low-cost airline, and by October 2015 it had taken over the routes of Germanwings. Long-haul flights started in 2015, were cut back several times and ended in 2021, when the long-haul routes moved to the group's leisure airline, now called Discover Airlines, along with the Airbus A330s.

Low fares and add-on bundles

Eurowings sells low fares with hand luggage only and higher bundles that add checked baggage, seat choice or flexibility. Extras such as extra-legroom seats can be bought separately. Compare what each bundle includes before you pay, and add a checked bag during booking if you need one.

Miles & More and partners

Eurowings flights earn miles in Miles & More, the Lufthansa Group programme. Eurowings' own Boomerang Club was folded into Miles & More in May 2022. Codeshare partners include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, United and Singapore Airlines, and interline partners are Hahn Air, Scoot and SunExpress. That means a Eurowings flight can sit on the same ticket as a long-haul Lufthansa Group or partner flight.

Baggage rules and online check-in

Check the current baggage rules for your fare on the Eurowings website, and use online check-in through the website or app. Your booking shows whether Eurowings or Eurowings Europe operates the flight.

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Good to know

  • Founded1993
  • Other gatewaysCGN / HAM / STR / BER / HAJ / DTM / NUE / PRG
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

EW · EWG

IATA · ICAO · callsign “EUROWINGS”

Eurowings’ IATA code is EW, its ICAO code is EWG, and the radio callsign is EUROWINGS. Type EW and your flight number into a status search to follow an Eurowings flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Düsseldorf (DUS)

Düsseldorf Airport

Also flies abroad fromCologne/Bonn (CGN) · Hamburg (HAM) · Stuttgart (STR) · Berlin Brandenburg (BER) · Hannover (HAJ) · Dortmund (DTM) · Nuremberg (NUE) · Prague (PRG)

Network

Europe-wide

Germany · Mediterranean · Nordics · Eastern Europe

Eurowings flies point to point from bases across Germany and from Prague, with a strong focus on holiday routes to Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy (BASIC / SMART)

and BIZclass

Eurowings sells one cabin with fare bundles. SMART and BIZclass add bags, seat choice and flexibility on top of the basic fare.

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Good to know

Eurowings stopped its own long-haul flying in 2019 and now concentrates on European routes. It has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to replace older Airbus jets from 2027. Eurowings’ own website is eurowings.com.

Frequent flyer

Miles & More

No global alliance

Eurowings is not an alliance member, but as part of the Lufthansa Group it uses Miles & More.

How it works

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At a glance

Eurowings (IATA: EW, ICAO: EWG) is the low-cost airline of the Lufthansa Group, based in Düsseldorf, Germany. It started flying in 1994, operates an Airbus A320-family fleet from bases across Germany and in Prague, and serves around 150 destinations, mostly in Europe and around the Mediterranean.

Key facts about Eurowings
HeadquartersDüsseldorf, Germany
Fleet typesAirbus A319, A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo
Frequent flyerMiles & More
Official websiteeurowings.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
These are the cities on Eurowings’ published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the Eurowings schedule before you plan around a route. Search flights

Germany

Düsseldorf (DUS) departures6 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

Eurowings has about 90 aircraft of its own, all from the Airbus A320 family: the A319, A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo. It has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8s through Lufthansa, with deliveries planned from 2027 to 2032. Eurowings Europe aircraft are counted separately.

  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · about 45 Main type across the network
  • Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body · about 23 Shorter and thinner routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 8 Newer, more efficient aircraft on busy routes
  • Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body High-demand holiday routes
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body High-demand holiday routes
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 40 on order Deliveries planned 2027–2032

Cabin classes

One cabin on every flight, with fare bundles that decide what is included.

Economy (BASIC / SMART) All flights

Pay for what you need

The basic fare covers the seat and a small personal item; higher bundles add a larger cabin bag, checked baggage and seat reservation.

Small cabin itemOptional checked bagOptional seat choice

BIZclass Selected flights

Flexibility and comfort on a low-cost network

Eurowings’ top fare bundle adds a free middle seat, priority services and more baggage, and is aimed at business travellers.

Blocked middle seatPriority servicesChecked bagFlexible rebooking

Miles & More

The Lufthansa Group programme. Eurowings’ old Boomerang Club was merged into it in 2022.

Eurowings flights can earn Miles & More miles depending on the fare bundle, and the same account works across Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian and other partners. Check the earning rules of your fare before you book.

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact Eurowings allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at DUS or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Eurowings prices baggage by fare bundle. The cheapest fare includes only a small personal item, so add a cabin trolley or a checked bag in advance if you need one.

Pro tip: add bags when you book or in Manage Booking; paying for baggage at the airport is usually more expensive.
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Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your Eurowings booking to the gate, whether you depart from DUS or another airport on its network.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use eurowings.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Eurowings booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International Eurowings passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic EW passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Eurowings check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the Eurowings counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    Eurowings counter
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Cheap tickets

Eurowings fares out of Düsseldorf move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.

  1. 01

    Try midweek EW flights

    Eurowings fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    German school holidays push up fares on Mediterranean routes. Travel just outside them when you can.

    Summer holidays
  3. 03

    Check what each Eurowings fare includes

    Look at the next Eurowings fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Compare nearby bases

    Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Dortmund are close to each other, and fares can differ for the same destination.

    DUS · CGN · DTM

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General

Eurowings is wholly owned by the Lufthansa Group. It is the group's low-cost airline for point-to-point flights within Europe and to leisure destinations, alongside Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.