Airline overview
Go2Sky is a private Slovak airline registered on 14 February 2013, though the company website also states 2012 as the founding year. It is headquartered in Bratislava and based at Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS). The company holds an air operator certificate and Part 145 line maintenance approval issued by the Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic and has been IOSA certified since 2015. IATA code 6G, ICAO code RLX, radio call sign RELAX, official website go2sky.aero.
The business is based on ACMI, the wet lease of aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance, together with ad hoc charters that add capacity for other operators. Public information shows the aircraft are used for non-scheduled passenger, cargo and mail charters, and that the company offers a single-type Boeing 737-800 new-generation solution to both scheduled and charter markets.
Since founding, the company has provided wet lease and charter service to airlines in Europe, Africa and Asia, with published customers including Mistral Air, Hamburg Airways, Ukraine International Airlines, Norwegian, Royal Air Maroc, Arkia, Czech Airlines, Travel Service, AlbaStar, Adria Airways, Enter Air, Corendon Airlines and the TUI Group. In August 2020 the company announced it would suspend operations on 1 September because of the pandemic while retaining its air operator certificate; it resumed in August 2021, flying for Corendon Airlines from Germany to holiday destinations.
On fleet and scale, the fleet has been steady at three Boeing 737-800 aircraft since 2023, with no new orders or additional permanent bases announced. Published financial data shows operating profit and EBITDA grew in the 2024 financial year. Bratislava Airport set a record 2.44 million passengers in 2025, and expansion by low-cost carriers in the region has raised demand for wet lease capacity.
On cargo, the company does not operate freighters and its cargo capability comes from the belly holds of passenger aircraft and from charters. Public information shows it can operate non-scheduled cargo and mail charters, suited to mail, e-commerce and general cargo within Europe and Africa. Chinese exports can connect from a China to Europe mainline sector onto its regional charter capacity.
For Chinese shippers the value is in organising charter capacity for small lots with high flexibility. For urgent cargo, project cargo and mail that scheduled flights cannot handle, single-aircraft wet leases and ad hoc charters can be deployed inside Europe on demand, and Chinese cargo completes the second leg and last-mile delivery after transiting a European hub.
China contact
No public own office in China. Go2Sky has no publicly listed sales office, cargo sales point or own representative body in China. Shippers who need information on its capacity and charter terms should contact its local agent in China or ask Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited for assistance, website https://goodhope86.com.
The head office is in Bratislava at the published address Galvaniho 15/C, 821 04 Bratislava, Slovakia, with the published contact email info@go2sky.aero, SITA address BTSOP6G and official website go2sky.aero. The company has no dedicated cargo booking portal, and charter and wet lease requests go through the official contact channels. Office set-up and contact details change with the business; the carrier's confirmation on the day of booking applies.
Goodhope Freight handles air freight bookings and integrated logistics from China to Slovakia and central Europe, can submit charter and wet lease enquiries to Go2Sky on the shipper's behalf, manage clearance, screening and loading coordination at the Chinese gateway, and track transit at the European hub and the last-mile result. Charter requests need complete commodity, pieces, weight, dimensions, handling requirements and target window so the carrier can assess aircraft suitability, airport support and crew duty conditions.
Aircraft types and fleet
Go2Sky follows a single-type policy, with three Boeing 737-800 new-generation aircraft in service in a 189-seat single-class layout, a common configuration for charter and wet lease work. The company started with the Boeing 737-400 and replaced it with the 737-800 over time; public data shows three aircraft in the fleet in February 2026 with no orders on the books.
The lower deck of the Boeing 737-800 takes loose and containerised cargo in the forward and aft holds and can carry general cargo, mail and consolidated loose loads. In the passenger configuration cargo can only travel in the belly, and piece dimensions are limited by the lower deck door, so very long or heavy pieces need loading conditions confirmed in advance. The company operates no converted freighters and no widebodies, so bulk and out-of-gauge cargo must go to a carrier with freighters.
In operational terms, belly capacity follows the charter or wet lease flight, with points and schedule set by the lessee, so it can be organised on demand, but the cargo a single flight can take is limited by cabin baggage and payload. Under a charter the whole belly volume can be reserved, which suits mail, e-commerce parcels, apparel and electronic parts, commodities of moderate volume and low piece weight.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft | Layout and use | Cargo notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-800 | 3 aircraft (public data, February 2026) | 189 seats single class, ACMI wet lease and charter | Lower deck carries general cargo, mail and consolidated loose loads; piece dimensions limited by the door |
| Boeing 737-400 (retired) | — | Main type in the early years | Type replacement complete; all capacity is now 737-800 |
| Freighter | No public information available | — | No freighter operations published; bulk cargo goes to other carriers |
| Widebody | No public information available | — | No widebody operations published; intercontinental legs are flown by the operating carrier |
Airport services and schedules in China
Airport service status in China
No public information covers Go2Sky scheduled cargo flights, airports served or timetables in China. The company is a charter and wet lease carrier that does not run scheduled flights, and its points and schedule are set by the lessee. Chinese exports leave a Chinese gateway, transit at a European hub such as Frankfurt, Liege, Amsterdam, Leipzig, Budapest, Vienna or Prague, and then enter Slovakia.
The main Chinese gateways are Shanghai Pudong PVG, Guangzhou CAN, Shenzhen SZX, Beijing PEK, Zhengzhou CGO, Chengdu TFU, Chongqing CKG, Xi'an XIY, Hangzhou HGH and Hong Kong HKG, where cargo is export cleared, screened and palletised before loading. Commodity, transit requirement and rate target decide the gateway and sector combination, and the plan is arranged by Goodhope Freight against the flights and space the carrier confirms on the day of booking.
Overview of cargo schedules from China
The table summarises connections from Chinese gateways to Slovakia through a European hub. Frequencies describe the general working rhythm of the hub sectors, times are local, schedules change with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking. Go2Sky itself does not operate scheduled flights from China, and whether the second-leg capacity is flown by the carrier depends on the charter and wet lease arrangements in place on the day of booking.
| China ports | European transit hub | Arrival points in Slovakia | Schedule and time basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong PVG | Frankfurt FRA, Amsterdam AMS, Liege LGG | Bratislava BTS and Kosice KSC | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
| Guangzhou CAN / Shenzhen SZX | Liege LGG, Leipzig LEJ, Budapest BUD | Bratislava BTS and Kosice KSC | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
| Beijing PEK | Frankfurt FRA, Vienna VIE, Prague PRG | Bratislava BTS, Zilina | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
| Zhengzhou CGO / Xi'an XIY | Liege LGG, Leipzig LEJ, Budapest BUD | Bratislava BTS and Kosice KSC | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
| Chengdu TFU / Chongqing CKG | Frankfurt FRA, Budapest BUD, Vienna VIE | Bratislava BTS and Kosice KSC | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
| Hong Kong HKG | Amsterdam AMS, Liege LGG, Leipzig LEJ | Bratislava BTS and Kosice KSC | Schedules change with the season and times are local; confirm with the carrier on the day of booking |
Cargo connections from China to Europe and beyond
Go2Sky deploys capacity to Boeing 737-capable airports in Europe, Africa and Asia, with points set by the lessee and the charter contract. After Chinese exports reach a European hub on the intercontinental sector, its charter capacity can complete the second leg, covering the whole of Slovakia and neighbouring central European countries, with Africa and the Middle East arranged by charter as required.
Within Europe the core coverage is Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Poland and Germany, and the truck network extends to France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Cargo with a tight transit requirement can move air to air and clear at Bratislava; cost-sensitive cargo can move air and road, clearing at the European hub and going by truck direct to the consignee in Slovakia.
| Destination region | Representative countries and airports | Connection from China |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | Bratislava BTS, Kosice KSC, Zilina | Air from a Chinese gateway to a European hub, then truck or a second-leg charter |
| Neighbouring Central European countries | Vienna VIE, Budapest BUD, Prague PRG, Warsaw WAW | Transit at a European hub then truck delivery; transit time depends on clearance and distance |
| Western and Northern Europe | Frankfurt FRA, Amsterdam AMS, Liege LGG, Copenhagen CPH | Direct to a hub, then connecting flight or truck distribution |
| Southern Europe and the Mediterranean | Milan MXP, Rome FCO, Madrid MAD, Antalya AYT | European hub truck connection or charter sector |
| North Africa and the Middle East | Casablanca CMN, Istanbul IST | Handled as charter and wet lease missions; no scheduled frequencies published |
Advantages for cargo departing China
Charter capacity organised on demand. The company does not run scheduled flights, and points and schedule are set by the lessee, so for central European sectors where scheduled coverage is thin or peak season space is tight, a charter can add capacity. Chinese exports complete the European transit and connect directly to Bratislava or Kosice by charter, cutting the number of handovers.
Single-type scheduling commonality. All three aircraft are Boeing 737-800, so crew qualifications, maintenance capability and spares holdings are shared, and crew and aircraft substitutions are quick. For orders with a tight or fixed delivery date, capacity under a wet lease is confirmed faster than a new scheduled route can be set up.
Fit with mail and small e-commerce consignments. Belly capacity matches the volume and weight profile of mail, e-commerce parcels, apparel and electronic parts. Chinese cross-border e-commerce cargo distributed at a European hub can enter central Europe in bulk on a charter sector and finish with truck delivery.
Last-mile coverage from the central European truck network. Bratislava is about 60 km from Vienna and sits within half a day's trucking of Budapest and Prague. Cargo can clear at Bratislava and be delivered across Slovakia, or clear once at the European hub and go by truck direct to the consignee.
A compliance base from IOSA certification. The company has been IOSA certified since 2015 and holds an air operator certificate and Part 145 line maintenance approval from the Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic. When choosing a charter carrier, audit status and maintenance approvals are the core basis for assessing carrier risk.
Multilingual crews and cross-border experience. Public information shows the crew team works in several languages and has long flown cross-border wet lease and charter missions, with practical experience of operating permits, ground support and border formalities at airports in many countries, which suits ad hoc transport across several borders.
Booking path from China
Demand confirmation. The shipper provides commodity, use, piece count, gross weight, volume, packaging, whether the goods contain batteries or dangerous goods, temperature control needs and the delivery deadline, and states whether delivery is airport pickup or last-mile. Dangerous goods also require a safety data sheet and a transport conditions statement.
Planning and enquiry. Goodhope Freight designs the intercontinental sector from the Chinese gateway to a European hub and the second-leg connection to match the cargo and transit target, then submits a charter and wet lease enquiry to Go2Sky to confirm available aircraft, available windows and airport support conditions.
Space confirmation and rate fixing. Once the carrier confirms available capacity, Goodhope Freight returns the rate, sectors and handling conditions, and the shipper confirms to complete the booking. Charter requests need separate confirmation of airport slots, ground support and crew duty conditions, which takes longer than a normal loose cargo booking.
Documents and dispatch. Cargo is received at the Chinese gateway, cleared, screened and palletised, and an air waybill is issued. No public information covers the Go2Sky air waybill prefix; the issuing carrier and waybill number are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking, and a through transit movement is carried on both the MAWB and the HAWB.
In-transit tracking and transit handover. We track loading and arrival on the intercontinental sector, coordinate transit, clearance and onward capacity at the European hub, update the estimated arrival time when delays or re-routings occur, and propose alternatives.
Last-mile delivery and signature. Once cargo arrives in Bratislava, Kosice or the nominated European hub, truck delivery or airport pickup is arranged according to the clearance result, and the proof of delivery is closed after the consignee signs. Cargo subject to duty, VAT or EU compliance declarations requires the consignee or its customs broker to provide the relevant approvals and documents.
Special cargo and handling notes
Cargo types accepted
Public information shows the aircraft can be used for non-scheduled passenger, cargo and mail charters. Belly capacity suits general cargo, mail, e-commerce parcels, apparel, electronic parts and documents. Acceptance conditions for dangerous goods, live animals, temperature-controlled cargo and high-value cargo are not listed in public information and must be confirmed item by item with the carrier at the enquiry stage.
Loading and dimension limits
The dimensions of the Boeing 737-800 lower deck door set the maximum cross-section of a single piece, and cargo that is too long, too wide or too high cannot travel in the belly. Cargo is normally loaded loose or containerised into the lower deck, and positions and volume are limited by flight loading, so heavy or high-density small-volume cargo must declare its weight distribution in advance.
Chinese export documents
Chinese export requires a customs declaration, invoice, packing list, contract, customs declaration authorization and any required licences. Lithium battery cargo needs a UN38.3 test report and transport assessment; chemicals need a safety data sheet; wood packaging must meet IPPC treatment rules and carry the mark; EU import requires CE compliance, an EORI number and the consignee's customs credentials. The exact document list depends on the cargo and customs requirements.
When charters and wet leases apply
A whole-aircraft charter suits a single shipment close to the belly volume, a delivery date that cannot slip, or a destination airport with no scheduled capacity: exhibition materials, production line urgent parts for the automotive and machinery industries, and energy or construction project cargo. ACMI wet lease suits a shipper or partner needing stable capacity across a season, with the carrier supplying aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance as a package.
Transit time and peak season swings
The total transit time from China to Slovakia comprises four stages: the intercontinental sector, hub transit, customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Capacity and rates move noticeably in peak season and around holidays. For e-commerce promotions, the pre-Chinese New Year rush and the tight capacity around European holidays, book early and allow handling time.
FAQ
Does Go2Sky operate scheduled cargo flights in China?
No public information. Go2Sky is a charter and wet lease carrier that does not run scheduled flights, and has not published scheduled cargo flights from China, airports served or timetables. Whether the second-leg capacity is flown by the carrier is subject to confirmation on the day of booking.
Does Go2Sky have an own office in China?
No directly owned office in China is publicly listed. Chinese shippers can contact its local agent in China, or ask us, Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited, to coordinate. Website https://goodhope86.com.
How does Chinese cargo obtain Go2Sky capacity?
Goodhope Freight submits a charter and wet lease enquiry through the carrier's official contact channel, confirms available aircraft, available windows and airport support conditions, then completes the booking. The published contact email is info@go2sky.aero and the official website is go2sky.aero.
Does Go2Sky have freighters?
No public information. The fleet in service is three 189-seat Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft, and cargo capability comes from the lower deck belly and from charters. Bulk and out-of-gauge cargo goes to carriers with freighters.
How long does a charter request take to confirm?
A charter request requires simultaneous confirmation of airport slots, ground support and crew duty conditions, so it takes longer than a normal loose cargo booking. The available windows are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Who issues the air waybill?
A through transit movement is carried on both the MAWB and the HAWB. No public information covers the Go2Sky air waybill prefix; the issuing carrier and waybill number are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Data definitions and notes
Sources: airline background, fleet composition, customer history and operating status are compiled from company disclosures, trade press and public flight data. Different cut-off dates produce different figures, and the content does not constitute a capacity commitment. Office changes: airline office set-up, contact details and the scope of business accepted change with the company's structure; the carrier's confirmation on the day of booking applies.
Schedules and times: times are local; schedules change with the season and are confirmed by the carrier on the day of booking. Timing for China departure flights, European transit sectors and last-mile delivery is confirmed shipment by shipment against the carrier's reply at booking.