Eurowings Discover to operate twice-weekly flights between Frankfurt and Mauritius

Lufthansa Group’s newest leisure airline, Eurowings Discover, touched down in Mauritius for the first time on October 2.

The new carrier departed from Frankfurt on October 1, using an Airbus A330-200.

Eurowings Discover will initially operate two weekly connections from Frankfurt to Mauritius, increasing to three weekly connections from November.

“This flight is another important milestone for our new airline Eurowings Discover: not only is Mauritius among the first five destinations in our flight schedule, but with this attractive addition to our current portfolio, we are further strengthening our tourism offering to customers from all over the world,” said Helmut Woelfel, Chief Commercial Officer of Eurowings Discover.

“With the easing of travel restrictions, tourists from all over Germany and Europe can once again enjoy the friendly hospitality and beautiful beaches that Mauritius has to offer,” said Dr André Schulz, General Manager Lufthansa Group, Southern and East Africa.

“The Lufthansa Group proudly supports the restart of tourism to Mauritius and with our brand-new direct Eurowings Discover flights from Frankfurt, our passengers can once again look forward to exploring the island and all it has to offer,” he said.

Mauritius reopened its borders on October 1, 2021, with a vaccination rate standing at over 60% of the overall population and 82% of the local adult population.