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Aerocondor
Portugal · AEROCONDOR

42
Routes
6
Hubs
ARD
ICAO
2B
IATA
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Portuguese regional carrier connecting domestic and European destinations.
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
Aerocondor was a Portuguese regional airline that operated scheduled and charter passenger services primarily within Portugal and to select European destinations. The carrier served routes that connected mainland Portugal with the Azores and Madeira archipelagos, playing a role in domestic air connectivity.
The airline operated a modest fleet of turboprop and regional jet aircraft suited to shorter routes. Over time, Aerocondor faced increasing competitive pressure from larger carriers and low-cost operators, which contributed to financial difficulties.
Aerocondor ceased operations, marking the end of its role as a regional Portuguese carrier. It is no longer an active airline, and its services have not been continued under the same brand.
Hubs & network
Aerocondor operated primarily out of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport as its main hub.
Fleet
Aerocondor operated a small fleet of turboprop aircraft, including the ATR 42, on regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Aerocondor was one of Portugal's early independent regional airlines.
- ›The airline operated domestic routes linking mainland Portugal with the Atlantic island groups of Azores and Madeira.
- ›It held IATA code 2B and ICAO code ARD with the callsign AEROCONDOR.
- ›Aerocondor eventually ceased operations due to financial and competitive pressures.
- ›The airline also performed some charter operations in addition to scheduled services.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (42 legs)












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Route network
AER → KZNCR2
ASF → KZNCR2
ASF → MRVCR2
CEK → KZNCR2
CEK → OVBCR2
DME → KZNCR2
DME → NBCCR2
DME → TGKCR2
DME → UUACR2
EGO → KGDCR2
EGO → KZNCR2
GYD → NBCCR2
KGD → EGOCR2
KZN → AERCR2
KZN → ASFCR2
KZN → CEKCR2
KZN → DMECR2
KZN → EGOCR2
KZN → LEDCR2
KZN → SVXCR2
LED → KZNCR2
LED → NBCCR2
LED → UUACR2
MRV → ASFCR2
NBC → DMECR2
NBC → GYDCR2
NBC → LEDCR2
NBC → SVXCR2
NJC → SVXCR2
NJC → UUACR2
NUX → SVXCR2
OVB → CEKCR2
OVB → SVXCR2
SVX → KZNCR2
SVX → NBCCR2
SVX → NJCCR2
SVX → NUXCR2
SVX → OVBCR2
TGK → DMECR2
UUA → DMECR2
UUA → LEDCR2
UUA → NJCCR2
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Latest news
The Guardian· 8/2/2017
Two sunbathers killed as plane lands on beach in Portugal
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2oceansvibe News· 8/4/2017
Sunbathers Killed As Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Portuguese Beach [Video]
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Curaçao Chronicle· 12/5/2019
Celebrating 100 years of Avianca
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The New York Times· 3/23/1979
Colombia Cracks Down but the Marijuana Gets Through (Published 1979)
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The Guardian· 8/3/2017
Pilot and instructor in court in Portugal after deadly beach crash
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Madeira Island News Blog· 5/19/2025
15 million flies were released into the skies of Madeira every week 18 years ago
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