Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Flight Returns to Zurich After 32-Hour, Weather-Hampered Trip
A flight from Switzerland to Greece tried to land, but the wind was too strong.
The plane tried several times and even stopped at other airports to refuel.
After a very long 32 hours, the plane had to fly back to where it started.
The airline said it was because of the bad weather.
A Condor flight from Zurich to Heraklion returned to its origin after 32 hours.
The flight, carrying 137 passengers, was repeatedly diverted due to strong winds.
The plane made multiple attempts to land in Greece before returning to Zurich.
Diversions included stops in Athens, Kos, and Thessaloniki.
The airline cited extreme weather as the cause for the flight's return.
- Who
- 137 passengers on Condor flight DE1234.
- What
- A flight was unable to land in Greece due to weather and returned to Zurich.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 24.
- Where
- The flight originated in Zurich, Switzerland, and was attempting to reach Heraklion, Greece.
- Why
- Extreme weather conditions and strong winds prevented landing in Heraklion.
Passenger Experience
Airline Response
Flight Disruptions
Passenger Experience
Passengers experienced extended delays and diversions.
Airline Response
The airline was limited by extreme weather.
- Origin
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Destination
- Heraklion, Greece
- Airline
- Condor
- Flight Number
- DE1234
- Duration
- 32 hours
- Passengers
- 137
- Date
- May 24
