Lufthansa quits Paderborn-Munich: Skyhub Pad jumps in!

Lufthansa quits Paderborn-Munich: Skyhub Pad jumps in!

Paderborn, Deutschland - Lufthansa will hire the direct connection between Munich and Paderborn on May 31, 2025. The decision results from an inadequate occupancy of the flights and high operating costs, which make the continuation of the route uneconomical. The last flights of Lufthansa will take place at the end of May, which affects many passengers in the East Westphalia-Lippe region.

In order to maintain the connection to international air traffic, the SkyHub Pad initiative was launched. This was founded in November 2024 by several regional companies with the aim of continuing the connection via an alternative provider and seamlessly to the previous flight schedule.

replacement by Skyhub Pad and Dat

From September 1, 2025, Skyhub Pad will take over the flights from Paderborn to Munich in cooperation with the Danish airline Danish Air Transport (DAT). These flights are offered three times a day from Monday to Friday and Sundays. The departure times from Paderborn to Munich are scheduled at 7:00 a.m., 1:55 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., while the return flights to Paderborn start at 9:00 a.m., 4:10 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. The flight time is about 1.5 hours.

As part of this new cooperation, DAT machines with a capacity of 70 to 100 seats will use. Paderborn Airport supports this project and emphasizes the importance of the connection for the attractiveness and competitiveness of the region, which is of great relevance for companies such as Bertelsmann, Miele and Claas.

prices and booking options

flights with Skyhub Pad can already be booked online, with prices start at 149 euros. At the beginning of June 2025, a connection to international hubs could also be possible through an interlining agreement with Lufthansa, which would further expand the travel options.

The decision of Lufthansa to stop the Paderborn-Munich connection has serious consequences for the local economy. Longer travel times would have been the result, which would have negatively influenced the business location as a whole. The SkyHub Pad initiative is now trying to close this gap and establish long -term solutions for the region.

The developments could also serve as a model for other regions that are faced with similar challenges. Small providers are given the opportunity to operate regional niches, while large airlines are increasingly focusing on significant airports.

For the ongoing challenges in aviation and the associated economic effects, it is important that local initiatives such as Skyhub Pad are successful to ensure a sustainable flight connection.