Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via Germany | News
The Lufthansa Group welcomes the decision of the Federal Republic of Germany to abolish the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals traveling through German airports to third countries with effect from 3 June 2026. This policy change, announced by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi, will make travel through major German hubs more seamless for Indian passengers and further strengthen air connectivity between India, Germany and the rest of the world.
As the largest European airline group in India, the Lufthansa Group currently operates over 70 weekly flights between India and Europe and has been present in the Indian market for over sixty years. In the year of its 100th anniversary, the Group further deepens its commitment to India through sustainable investments and network expansion. This includes the deployment of Lufthansa’s award-winning Allegris cabins on additional Boeing 787-9 services from Delhi and Hyderabad, the launch of SWISS’s first-ever direct service between Bengaluru and Zurich in the winter 2026 schedule, and the rollout of FOX (Future Onboard Experience) across all long-haul cabins. FOX is a premium upgrade for all cabins, focused on choice, comfort and individuality, delivering ‘Lufthansa Signature Moments’ that aim to redefine long-haul travel. To meet growing demand, Lufthansa and SWISS are also adding capacity with additional SWISS A330 frequencies between Delhi and Zurich and enhanced Lufthansa Airbus A380 services between Mumbai and Munich.
India is the Lufthansa Group’s largest intercontinental market in the Asia-Pacific region and plays a crucial role in the Group’s global network. The introduction of visa-free airport transfers for Indian nationals traveling to onward destinations via Germany will simplify travel, improve connectivity and further strengthen Germany’s role as a leading gateway between India, Europe and the world.
