Travel information
Prepare for your trip by finding out important details about the airports and the procedures there.
Prepare for your trip by finding out important details about the airports and the procedures there.
In general, EasyPASS can only be used by individuals who are at least 12 years old. You'll need a valid electronic passport or German electronic ID card.
Additionally, people with a valid electronic passport from the following countries can use the automated passport control:
We recommend you to be at the airport at least 2.5 hours before your flight. So you have enough time for the check-in and security checks.
You can see which gate your Condor flight departs from on your boarding pass. It is also shown on the display boards at the airport. The gate may change at short notice, however. Please check the airport information regularly.
The time for the security check varies. It depends on the airport and the travel time. On the websites of many airports, you can find up-to-date information on waiting times. There you can find out more in advance. Here you can find a list of our departure airports and links for more information.
If you're flying to the USA, you need to follow stricter safety regulations. These rules apply particularly to the screening of passengers and carry-on baggage. It is therefore best to plan more time at the airport before departure.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a digital border control system operated by eu-LISA . It applies to short stays of non-EU citizens and covers every entry and exit to the Schengen area. The system replaces manual passport stamps with biometric data - a facial image and fingerprints - as well as information on the travel document and the time and place of the border crossing. By using digital records instead of manual checks, the EES reduces errors, improves verification and strengthens border security. It will be introduced gradually at all border control points, with some locations being converted earlier than others.
The EES focuses on the electronic registration of the entry and exit of non-EU citizens. In contrast, ETIAS is an online travel authorisation that many visa-exempt travellers must get before their trip and is currently scheduled to roll out by the end of 2026. Together, EES and ETIAS form part of the EU's broader border management systems.
Prior registration for the EES before your trip isn't required, as registration happens directly at the border. However, make sure you're travelling with a valid biometric passport with an electronic chip and plan enough time for the updated procedures when you arrive.