How much does air freight cost per kg?

Air freight costs vary greatly by route, weight and service: Standard air freight approx. EUR 2–8/kg, Express (24–48h) approx. EUR 5–15/kg, Same Day / NFO approx. EUR 10–30/kg. Additional charges include fuel surcharge (FSC), security surcharge (SSC) and customs clearance. Chargeable weight (volumetric weight: L×W×H/6000 vs. actual weight) determines billing.

What is an AWB (Air Waybill)?

An AWB (Air Waybill) is the key document in air freight. It acts as a contract of carriage, receipt, and tracking document. Unlike the Bill of Lading (sea freight), the AWB is non-negotiable. The MAWB (Master AWB) is issued by the airline, the HAWB (House AWB) by the freight forwarder. The 11-digit AWB number enables worldwide real-time tracking.

How is chargeable weight calculated?

Chargeable weight in air freight is the greater of: actual gross weight (kg) vs. volumetric weight (cm³ / 6,000). Example: A shipment 80×60×50 cm has volumetric weight 80×60×50/6000 = 40 kg. If actual weight is only 25 kg, billing is at 40 kg (chargeable weight). Courier services often use divisor 5,000.

What is the difference between express and standard air freight?

Standard air freight (Economy Air): 3–5 business days, cheapest option, space subject to availability. Express (24–48h): prioritised space on direct flights. Same Day / NFO (Next Flight Out): next available flight, 6–24h. AOG (Aircraft on Ground): emergency service for aircraft parts, 2–6h. Hand Carry: human courier personally accompanies the shipment.

What is IATA Dangerous Goods (DGR) in air freight?

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) govern the air transport of hazardous materials. There are 9 classes (explosives, gases, flammables, solids, oxidisers, toxic, radioactive, corrosive, miscellaneous). Shippers must complete a Shipper's Declaration, use approved packaging and apply specific markings. IATA DGR regulations are stricter than ADR (road) or IMDG (sea).

What is a charter flight in air freight?

An air freight charter means the exclusive booking of an entire cargo aircraft (full freighter). Charter types: Ad-hoc charter (single flight), ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance – wet lease), Time Charter (long-term rental). Suitable for shipments from approximately 30–50 tonnes, time-critical express deliveries or destinations with no regular scheduled service. Full freighter types: Boeing 747F (approx. 110t), B777F (approx. 102t), MD-11F (approx. 90t).

How long does air freight from China to Europe take?

Air freight from China (e.g. Shanghai, Shenzhen) to Europe (Frankfurt, Amsterdam): Direct flight 11–13 hours flight time. Including pre-carriage, handling at origin airport and customs clearance at destination airport, door-to-door time is typically 3–5 business days for standard express. Same Day or NFO can be delivered within 24–36h. Economy Air takes 5–7 business days.

What documents do I need for air freight?

Mandatory documents for international air freight: 1) AWB (Air Waybill), 2) Commercial Invoice with cargo value and HS code, 3) Packing List, 4) Export Customs Declaration (EXA/AES), 5) for dangerous goods: Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG). Optional: Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, CITES permit for protected species. For letter of credit transactions: complete document set.

What are FSC and SSC in air freight?

FSC (Fuel Surcharge) varies weekly or monthly based on jet fuel prices, usually EUR 0.50–2.00/kg. SSC (Security Surcharge / Security and Cargo Screening) covers airport security screening measures, usually EUR 0.10–0.30/kg. Both surcharges are additional to the base rate and applied to chargeable weight. Other surcharges: SCC (screening), AMS (US pre-notification), PCA (Peak Congestion Add-on).

Can lithium batteries be sent by air freight?

Lithium batteries are IATA Dangerous Goods Class 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances). Lithium-ion batteries (UN 3480) and lithium metal batteries (UN 3090) may be shipped by air freight under strict conditions: state of charge maximum 30% for UN 3480, original packaging or UN-approved packaging, hazard label marking, Shipper's Declaration. Passenger aircraft have stricter quantity limits than cargo-only aircraft.

What is Belly Cargo vs. Full Freighter?

Belly Cargo: freight transported in the lower deck of a passenger aircraft. Cheaper option, dependent on passenger flight routes and capacities. Capacity of an A380: approx. 20–23t belly cargo. Full Freighter: Dedicated cargo aircraft (no passenger cabin). Higher capacity (Boeing 747F: approx. 110t), more route and schedule flexibility, ideal for heavy or bulky freight, dangerous goods and large charter volumes.

What is an AWB prefix?

The AWB prefix is a unique 3-digit number assigned to each IATA member airline. It forms the first 3 digits of the Air Waybill number. Example: 020-12345678 – the 020 identifies Lufthansa Cargo. The prefix immediately reveals which airline is carrying the freight.

What is an airline's IATA code?

The IATA code (also: airline designator) is a 2-letter code assigned to each airline by IATA. It is used in flight schedules, AWBs, booking systems (GDS) and cargo terminals. Examples: LH = Lufthansa, EK = Emirates, SQ = Singapore Airlines. Not to be confused with the ICAO code (4 letters) or the AWB prefix (3-digit number).

What exactly is the AWB number format?

An AWB number consists of 11 digits: [3-digit prefix]-[8-digit shipment number]. Example: 020-12345678. The first 3 digits (here: 020) identify the issuing airline (Lufthansa Cargo). The last 8 digits are the unique shipment number. The full 11-digit number is required for tracking with the airline or via the IATA Cargo Portal.

Difference between IATA code and AWB prefix?

IATA code: 2 letters, identifies the airline in flight schedules and booking systems (e.g. LH for Lufthansa). AWB prefix: 3 digits, identifies the airline on the air waybill (e.g. 020 for Lufthansa Cargo). Both codes are issued by IATA but serve different purposes and have no mathematical relationship.

Can I track a shipment using the AWB prefix?

Yes. From the AWB prefix you immediately know which airline is transporting the shipment. Then track directly on the airline's cargo website (e.g. lufthansa-cargo.com for prefix 020) or universally via the IATA Cargo Portal at cargo.iata.org. For House AWB numbers (HAWB), use your freight forwarder's tracking system.

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Airline IATA Codes & AWB Prefixes

70+ cargo airlines – IATA code, AWB prefix & hub at a glance

Updated: Mar. 1, 2026

7World regions

11AWB digits

IATAStandardised

Frachtportal.com · 2026

70+Cargo Airlines

Listed in the Frachtportal database

With IATA code, AWB prefix and hub airport

Source: Frachtportal.com, 2026

How to read an AWB number?

An AWB number consists of 11 digits in the format XXX-YYYYYYYY. The first 3 digits (XXX) are the airline's AWB prefix – it uniquely identifies the carrier. The last 8 digits are the individual shipment number. Example: 020-12345678 → Lufthansa Cargo

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70 airlines found

Airline ↑	IATA ↕	AWB Prefix ↕	Country ↕	Hub	Type:
🇲🇽Aeromexico Cargo	`AM`	`139`	Mexiko	`MEX`	Passenger + Cargo
🇩🇿Air Algérie Cargo	`AH`	`124`	Algerien	`ALG`	Passenger + Cargo
🇦🇪Air Arabia Cargo	`G9`	`530`	UAE	`SHJ`	Passenger + Cargo
🇱🇻Air Baltic Cargo	`BT`	`657`	Lettland	`RIX`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇦Air Canada Cargo	`AC`	`014`	Kanada	`YYZ`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇳Air China Cargo	`CA`	`999`	China	`PEK`	Freighter
🇫🇷Air France Cargo	`AF`	`057`	Frankreich	`CDG`	Passenger + Cargo
🇭🇰Air Hong Kong	`LD`	`086`	Hongkong	`HKG`	Freighter
🇲🇺Air Mauritius Cargo	`MK`	`239`	Mauritius	`MRU`	Passenger + Cargo
🇳🇿Air New Zealand Cargo	`NZ`	`086`	Neuseeland	`AKL`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸American Airlines Cargo	`AA`	`001`	USA	`DFW`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸Amerijet International	`M6`	`490`	USA	`MIA`	Freighter
🇯🇵ANA Cargo	`NH`	`205`	Japan	`NRT`	Passenger + Cargo
🇰🇷Asiana Cargo	`OZ`	`988`	Südkorea	`ICN`	Passenger + Cargo
🇧🇪ASL Airlines Belgium	`3V`	`068`	Belgien	`BRU`	Freighter
🇺🇸Atlas Air	`5Y`	`531`	USA	`JFK`	Freighter
🇦🇹Austrian Airlines Cargo	`OS`	`257`	Österreich	`VIE`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇴Avianca Cargo	`AV`	`134`	Kolumbien	`BOG`	Freighter
🇬🇧British Airways Cargo	`BA`	`125`	Grossbritannien	`LHR`	Passenger + Cargo
🇧🇪Brussels Airlines Cargo	`SN`	`082`	Belgien	`BRU`	Passenger + Cargo
🇱🇺Cargolux	`CV`	`172`	Luxemburg	`LUX`	Freighter
🇮🇹Cargolux Italia	`C8`	`628`	Italien	`MXP`	Freighter
🇭🇰Cathay Pacific Cargo	`CX`	`160`	Hongkong	`HKG`	Passenger + Cargo
🇹🇼China Airlines Cargo	`CI`	`297`	Taiwan	`TPE`	Freighter
🇨🇳China Eastern Cargo	`MU`	`781`	China	`PVG`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇳China Southern Cargo	`CZ`	`784`	China	`CAN`	Passenger + Cargo
🇵🇦Copa Airlines Cargo	`CM`	`230`	Panama	`PTY`	Passenger + Cargo
🇳🇱Corendon Airlines Cargo	`XC`	`649`	Niederlande	`AMS`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸Delta Cargo	`DL`	`006`	USA	`ATL`	Passenger + Cargo
🇩🇪DHL Air	`D0`	`021`	Deutschland	`CVT`	Integrator
🇪🇬Egyptair Cargo	`MS`	`077`	Ägypten	`CAI`	Passenger + Cargo
🇦🇪Emirates SkyCargo	`EK`	`176`	UAE	`DXB`	Passenger + Cargo
🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines Cargo	`ET`	`071`	Äthiopien	`ADD`	Freighter
🇦🇪Etihad Cargo	`EY`	`607`	UAE	`AUH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇹🇼EVA Air Cargo	`BR`	`695`	Taiwan	`TPE`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸FedEx Express	`FX`	`023`	USA	`MEM`	Integrator
🇫🇮Finnair Cargo	`AY`	`105`	Finnland	`HEL`	Passenger + Cargo
🇦🇪flydubai Cargo	`FZ`	`579`	UAE	`DXB`	Passenger + Cargo
🇮🇩Garuda Indonesia Cargo	`GA`	`126`	Indonesien	`CGK`	Passenger + Cargo
🇧🇭Gulf Air Cargo	`GF`	`072`	Bahrain	`BAH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇪🇸Iberia Cargo	`IB`	`075`	Spanien	`MAD`	Passenger + Cargo
🇮🇹ITA Airways Cargo	`AZ`	`055`	Italien	`FCO`	Passenger + Cargo
🇯🇵Japan Airlines Cargo	`JL`	`131`	Japan	`NRT`	Passenger + Cargo
🇰🇪Kenya Airways Cargo	`KQ`	`706`	Kenia	`NBO`	Passenger + Cargo
🇳🇱KLM Cargo	`KL`	`074`	Niederlande	`AMS`	Passenger + Cargo
🇰🇷Korean Air Cargo	`KE`	`180`	Südkorea	`ICN`	Passenger + Cargo
🇰🇼Kuwait Airways Cargo	`KU`	`229`	Kuwait	`KWI`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇱LATAM Cargo	`LA`	`045`	Chile	`SCL`	Freighter
🇵🇱LOT Polish Cargo	`LO`	`080`	Polen	`WAW`	Passenger + Cargo
🇩🇪Lufthansa Cargo	`LH`	`020`	Deutschland	`FRA`	Freighter
🇲🇾Malaysia Airlines Cargo	`MH`	`232`	Malaysia	`KUL`	Passenger + Cargo
🇯🇵Nippon Cargo Airlines	`KZ`	`043`	Japan	`NRT`	Freighter
🇴🇲Oman Air Cargo	`WY`	`732`	Oman	`MCT`	Passenger + Cargo
🇵🇭Philippine Airlines Cargo	`PR`	`079`	Philippinen	`MNL`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸Polar Air Cargo	`PO`	`403`	USA	`JFK`	Freighter
🇦🇺Qantas Freight	`QF`	`081`	Australien	`SYD`	Passenger + Cargo
🇶🇦Qatar Airways Cargo	`QR`	`157`	Katar	`DOH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇲🇦Royal Air Maroc Cargo	`AT`	`147`	Marokko	`CMN`	Passenger + Cargo
🇸🇪SAS Cargo	`SK`	`117`	Schweden	`CPH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇸🇦Saudia Cargo	`SV`	`065`	Saudi-Arabien	`RUH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇨🇳SF Airlines	`O3`	`347`	China	`SZX`	Freighter
🇸🇬Singapore Airlines Cargo	`SQ`	`618`	Singapur	`SIN`	Freighter
🇨🇭Swiss WorldCargo	`LX`	`724`	Schweiz	`ZRH`	Passenger + Cargo
🇵🇹TAP Air Portugal Cargo	`TP`	`047`	Portugal	`LIS`	Passenger + Cargo
🇹🇭Thai Airways Cargo	`TG`	`217`	Thailand	`BKK`	Passenger + Cargo
🇹🇷Turkish Airlines Cargo	`TK`	`235`	Türkei	`IST`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸United Cargo	`UA`	`016`	USA	`ORD`	Passenger + Cargo
🇺🇸UPS Airlines	`5X`	`406`	USA	`SDF`	Integrator
🇻🇳Vietnam Airlines Cargo	`VN`	`738`	Vietnam	`HAN`	Passenger + Cargo
🇷🇺Volga-Dnepr Airlines	`VI`	`589`	Russland	`ULY`	Freighter

🇲🇽

Aeromexico Cargo

Mexiko

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AM

AWB-Präfix

139

Hub

MEX

🇩🇿

Air Algérie Cargo

Algerien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AH

AWB-Präfix

124

Hub

ALG

🇦🇪

Air Arabia Cargo

UAE

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

G9

AWB-Präfix

530

Hub

SHJ

🇱🇻

Air Baltic Cargo

Lettland

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

BT

AWB-Präfix

657

Hub

RIX

🇨🇦

Air Canada Cargo

Kanada

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AC

AWB-Präfix

014

Hub

YYZ

🇨🇳

Air China Cargo

China

Freighter

IATA

CA

AWB-Präfix

999

Hub

PEK

🇫🇷

Air France Cargo

Frankreich

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AF

AWB-Präfix

057

Hub

CDG

🇭🇰

Air Hong Kong

Hongkong

Freighter

IATA

LD

AWB-Präfix

086

Hub

HKG

🇲🇺

Air Mauritius Cargo

Mauritius

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

MK

AWB-Präfix

239

Hub

MRU

🇳🇿

Air New Zealand Cargo

Neuseeland

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

NZ

AWB-Präfix

086

Hub

AKL

🇺🇸

American Airlines Cargo

USA

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AA

AWB-Präfix

001

Hub

DFW

🇺🇸

Amerijet International

USA

Freighter

IATA

M6

AWB-Präfix

490

Hub

MIA

🇯🇵

ANA Cargo

Japan

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

NH

AWB-Präfix

205

Hub

NRT

🇰🇷

Asiana Cargo

Südkorea

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

OZ

AWB-Präfix

988

Hub

ICN

🇧🇪

ASL Airlines Belgium

Belgien

Freighter

IATA

3V

AWB-Präfix

068

Hub

BRU

🇺🇸

Atlas Air

USA

Freighter

IATA

5Y

AWB-Präfix

531

Hub

JFK

🇦🇹

Austrian Airlines Cargo

Österreich

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

OS

AWB-Präfix

257

Hub

VIE

🇨🇴

Avianca Cargo

Kolumbien

Freighter

IATA

AV

AWB-Präfix

134

Hub

BOG

🇬🇧

British Airways Cargo

Grossbritannien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

BA

AWB-Präfix

125

Hub

LHR

🇧🇪

Brussels Airlines Cargo

Belgien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

SN

AWB-Präfix

082

Hub

BRU

🇱🇺

Cargolux

Luxemburg

Freighter

IATA

CV

AWB-Präfix

172

Hub

LUX

🇮🇹

Cargolux Italia

Italien

Freighter

IATA

C8

AWB-Präfix

628

Hub

MXP

🇭🇰

Cathay Pacific Cargo

Hongkong

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

CX

AWB-Präfix

160

Hub

HKG

🇹🇼

China Airlines Cargo

Taiwan

Freighter

IATA

CI

AWB-Präfix

297

Hub

TPE

🇨🇳

China Eastern Cargo

China

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

MU

AWB-Präfix

781

Hub

PVG

🇨🇳

China Southern Cargo

China

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

CZ

AWB-Präfix

784

Hub

CAN

🇵🇦

Copa Airlines Cargo

Panama

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

CM

AWB-Präfix

230

Hub

PTY

🇳🇱

Corendon Airlines Cargo

Niederlande

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

XC

AWB-Präfix

649

Hub

AMS

🇺🇸

Delta Cargo

USA

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

DL

AWB-Präfix

006

Hub

ATL

🇩🇪

DHL Air

Deutschland

Integrator

IATA

D0

AWB-Präfix

021

Hub

CVT

🇪🇬

Egyptair Cargo

Ägypten

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

MS

AWB-Präfix

077

Hub

CAI

🇦🇪

Emirates SkyCargo

UAE

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

EK

AWB-Präfix

176

Hub

DXB

🇪🇹

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo

Äthiopien

Freighter

IATA

ET

AWB-Präfix

071

Hub

ADD

🇦🇪

Etihad Cargo

UAE

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

EY

AWB-Präfix

607

Hub

AUH

🇹🇼

EVA Air Cargo

Taiwan

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

BR

AWB-Präfix

695

Hub

TPE

🇺🇸

FedEx Express

USA

Integrator

IATA

FX

AWB-Präfix

023

Hub

MEM

🇫🇮

Finnair Cargo

Finnland

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AY

AWB-Präfix

105

Hub

HEL

🇦🇪

flydubai Cargo

UAE

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

FZ

AWB-Präfix

579

Hub

DXB

🇮🇩

Garuda Indonesia Cargo

Indonesien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

GA

AWB-Präfix

126

Hub

CGK

🇧🇭

Gulf Air Cargo

Bahrain

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

GF

AWB-Präfix

072

Hub

BAH

🇪🇸

Iberia Cargo

Spanien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

IB

AWB-Präfix

075

Hub

MAD

🇮🇹

ITA Airways Cargo

Italien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AZ

AWB-Präfix

055

Hub

FCO

🇯🇵

Japan Airlines Cargo

Japan

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

JL

AWB-Präfix

131

Hub

NRT

🇰🇪

Kenya Airways Cargo

Kenia

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

KQ

AWB-Präfix

706

Hub

NBO

🇳🇱

KLM Cargo

Niederlande

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

KL

AWB-Präfix

074

Hub

AMS

🇰🇷

Korean Air Cargo

Südkorea

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

KE

AWB-Präfix

180

Hub

ICN

🇰🇼

Kuwait Airways Cargo

Kuwait

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

KU

AWB-Präfix

229

Hub

KWI

🇨🇱

LATAM Cargo

Chile

Freighter

IATA

LA

AWB-Präfix

045

Hub

SCL

🇵🇱

LOT Polish Cargo

Polen

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

LO

AWB-Präfix

080

Hub

WAW

🇩🇪

Lufthansa Cargo

Deutschland

Freighter

IATA

LH

AWB-Präfix

020

Hub

FRA

🇲🇾

Malaysia Airlines Cargo

Malaysia

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

MH

AWB-Präfix

232

Hub

KUL

🇯🇵

Nippon Cargo Airlines

Japan

Freighter

IATA

KZ

AWB-Präfix

043

Hub

NRT

🇴🇲

Oman Air Cargo

Oman

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

WY

AWB-Präfix

732

Hub

MCT

🇵🇭

Philippine Airlines Cargo

Philippinen

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

PR

AWB-Präfix

079

Hub

MNL

🇺🇸

Polar Air Cargo

USA

Freighter

IATA

PO

AWB-Präfix

403

Hub

JFK

🇦🇺

Qantas Freight

Australien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

QF

AWB-Präfix

081

Hub

SYD

🇶🇦

Qatar Airways Cargo

Katar

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

QR

AWB-Präfix

157

Hub

DOH

🇲🇦

Royal Air Maroc Cargo

Marokko

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

AT

AWB-Präfix

147

Hub

CMN

🇸🇪

SAS Cargo

Schweden

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

SK

AWB-Präfix

117

Hub

CPH

🇸🇦

Saudia Cargo

Saudi-Arabien

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

SV

AWB-Präfix

065

Hub

RUH

🇨🇳

SF Airlines

China

Freighter

IATA

O3

AWB-Präfix

347

Hub

SZX

🇸🇬

Singapore Airlines Cargo

Singapur

Freighter

IATA

SQ

AWB-Präfix

618

Hub

SIN

🇨🇭

Swiss WorldCargo

Schweiz

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

LX

AWB-Präfix

724

Hub

ZRH

🇵🇹

TAP Air Portugal Cargo

Portugal

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

TP

AWB-Präfix

047

Hub

LIS

🇹🇭

Thai Airways Cargo

Thailand

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

TG

AWB-Präfix

217

Hub

BKK

🇹🇷

Turkish Airlines Cargo

Türkei

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

TK

AWB-Präfix

235

Hub

IST

🇺🇸

United Cargo

USA

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

UA

AWB-Präfix

016

Hub

ORD

🇺🇸

UPS Airlines

USA

Integrator

IATA

5X

AWB-Präfix

406

Hub

SDF

🇻🇳

Vietnam Airlines Cargo

Vietnam

Passenger + Cargo

IATA

VN

AWB-Präfix

738

Hub

HAN

🇷🇺

Volga-Dnepr Airlines

Russland

Freighter

IATA

VI

AWB-Präfix

589

Hub

ULY

Legend

Freighter

Operates exclusively cargo aircraft (no passenger business). Larger capacities, more flexible routes.

Passenger + Cargo

Carries freight in the belly of passenger aircraft. Some also operate dedicated freighter flights.

Integrator

Operates the complete logistics chain: own aircraft, vehicles and sorting centres. Parcel and document transport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Hub

Type:

🇲🇽Aeromexico Cargo

AM

139

Mexiko

MEX

Passenger + Cargo

🇩🇿Air Algérie Cargo

AH

124

Algerien

ALG

Passenger + Cargo

🇦🇪Air Arabia Cargo

G9

530

UAE

SHJ

Passenger + Cargo

🇱🇻Air Baltic Cargo

BT

657

Lettland

RIX

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇦Air Canada Cargo

AC

014

Kanada

YYZ

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇳Air China Cargo

CA

999

China

PEK

Freighter

🇫🇷Air France Cargo

AF

057

Frankreich

CDG

Passenger + Cargo

🇭🇰Air Hong Kong

LD

086

Hongkong

HKG

Freighter

🇲🇺Air Mauritius Cargo

MK

239

Mauritius

MRU

Passenger + Cargo

🇳🇿Air New Zealand Cargo

NZ

086

Neuseeland

AKL

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸American Airlines Cargo

AA

001

USA

DFW

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸Amerijet International

M6

490

USA

MIA

Freighter

🇯🇵ANA Cargo

NH

205

Japan

NRT

Passenger + Cargo

🇰🇷Asiana Cargo

OZ

988

Südkorea

ICN

Passenger + Cargo

🇧🇪ASL Airlines Belgium

3V

068

Belgien

BRU

Freighter

🇺🇸Atlas Air

5Y

531

USA

JFK

Freighter

🇦🇹Austrian Airlines Cargo

OS

257

Österreich

VIE

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇴Avianca Cargo

AV

134

Kolumbien

BOG

Freighter

🇬🇧British Airways Cargo

BA

125

Grossbritannien

LHR

Passenger + Cargo

🇧🇪Brussels Airlines Cargo

SN

082

Belgien

BRU

Passenger + Cargo

🇱🇺Cargolux

CV

172

Luxemburg

LUX

Freighter

🇮🇹Cargolux Italia

C8

628

Italien

MXP

Freighter

🇭🇰Cathay Pacific Cargo

CX

160

Hongkong

HKG

Passenger + Cargo

🇹🇼China Airlines Cargo

CI

297

Taiwan

TPE

Freighter

🇨🇳China Eastern Cargo

MU

781

China

PVG

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇳China Southern Cargo

CZ

784

China

CAN

Passenger + Cargo

🇵🇦Copa Airlines Cargo

CM

230

Panama

PTY

Passenger + Cargo

🇳🇱Corendon Airlines Cargo

XC

649

Niederlande

AMS

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸Delta Cargo

DL

006

USA

ATL

Passenger + Cargo

🇩🇪DHL Air

D0

021

Deutschland

CVT

Integrator

🇪🇬Egyptair Cargo

MS

077

Ägypten

CAI

Passenger + Cargo

🇦🇪Emirates SkyCargo

EK

176

UAE

DXB

Passenger + Cargo

🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines Cargo

ET

071

Äthiopien

ADD

Freighter

🇦🇪Etihad Cargo

EY

607

UAE

AUH

Passenger + Cargo

🇹🇼EVA Air Cargo

BR

695

Taiwan

TPE

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸FedEx Express

FX

023

USA

MEM

Integrator

🇫🇮Finnair Cargo

AY

105

Finnland

HEL

Passenger + Cargo

🇦🇪flydubai Cargo

FZ

579

UAE

DXB

Passenger + Cargo

🇮🇩Garuda Indonesia Cargo

GA

126

Indonesien

CGK

Passenger + Cargo

🇧🇭Gulf Air Cargo

GF

072

Bahrain

BAH

Passenger + Cargo

🇪🇸Iberia Cargo

IB

075

Spanien

MAD

Passenger + Cargo

🇮🇹ITA Airways Cargo

AZ

055

Italien

FCO

Passenger + Cargo

🇯🇵Japan Airlines Cargo

JL

131

Japan

NRT

Passenger + Cargo

🇰🇪Kenya Airways Cargo

KQ

706

Kenia

NBO

Passenger + Cargo

🇳🇱KLM Cargo

KL

074

Niederlande

AMS

Passenger + Cargo

🇰🇷Korean Air Cargo

KE

180

Südkorea

ICN

Passenger + Cargo

🇰🇼Kuwait Airways Cargo

KU

229

Kuwait

KWI

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇱LATAM Cargo

LA

045

Chile

SCL

Freighter

🇵🇱LOT Polish Cargo

LO

080

Polen

WAW

Passenger + Cargo

🇩🇪Lufthansa Cargo

LH

020

Deutschland

FRA

Freighter

🇲🇾Malaysia Airlines Cargo

MH

232

Malaysia

KUL

Passenger + Cargo

🇯🇵Nippon Cargo Airlines

KZ

043

Japan

NRT

Freighter

🇴🇲Oman Air Cargo

WY

732

Oman

MCT

Passenger + Cargo

🇵🇭Philippine Airlines Cargo

PR

079

Philippinen

MNL

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸Polar Air Cargo

PO

403

USA

JFK

Freighter

🇦🇺Qantas Freight

QF

081

Australien

SYD

Passenger + Cargo

🇶🇦Qatar Airways Cargo

QR

157

Katar

DOH

Passenger + Cargo

🇲🇦Royal Air Maroc Cargo

AT

147

Marokko

CMN

Passenger + Cargo

🇸🇪SAS Cargo

SK

117

Schweden

CPH

Passenger + Cargo

🇸🇦Saudia Cargo

SV

065

Saudi-Arabien

RUH

Passenger + Cargo

🇨🇳SF Airlines

O3

347

China

SZX

Freighter

🇸🇬Singapore Airlines Cargo

SQ

618

Singapur

SIN

Freighter

🇨🇭Swiss WorldCargo

LX

724

Schweiz

ZRH

Passenger + Cargo

🇵🇹TAP Air Portugal Cargo

TP

047

Portugal

LIS

Passenger + Cargo

🇹🇭Thai Airways Cargo

TG

217

Thailand

BKK

Passenger + Cargo

🇹🇷Turkish Airlines Cargo

TK

235

Türkei

IST

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸United Cargo

UA

016

USA

ORD

Passenger + Cargo

🇺🇸UPS Airlines

5X

406

USA

SDF

Integrator

🇻🇳Vietnam Airlines Cargo

VN

738

Vietnam

HAN

Passenger + Cargo

🇷🇺Volga-Dnepr Airlines

VI

589

Russland

ULY

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Freighter

Operates exclusively cargo aircraft (no passenger business). Larger capacities, more flexible routes.

Passenger + Cargo

Carries freight in the belly of passenger aircraft. Some also operate dedicated freighter flights.

Integrator

Operates the complete logistics chain: own aircraft, vehicles and sorting centres. Parcel and document transport.

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