Belarus's national airline, established in 1996, with headquarters and main operating base at Minsk National Airport and international services to more than ten countries and territories covering Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East. The airline launched a scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service on 16 December 2024, its first route into China, initially once a week with Boeing 737 aircraft carrying cargo in the passenger belly. The airline maintains published passenger and cargo sales channels in China, and Chinese shippers can ask us to coordinate space and ground connections.
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Belavia Belarusian Airlines (IATA two-letter code B2, ICAO three-letter code BRU, call sign BELAVIA) was founded in 1996 and is the national airline of Belarus, with headquarters and main operating base at Minsk National Airport. It operates international routes in thirteen countries and territories covering Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, and holds a leading position in Belarusian international air transport. Public sources list an air waybill prefix of 628; the cargo business covers general commercial goods, which must comply with air transport regulations and fit within the aircraft hold in size and weight.
The fleet is mainly Western-built. Public sources list a mainline fleet of Boeing 737 family aircraft, including two Boeing 737-300s around thirty years old, and a regional fleet of five Embraer ERJ passenger aircraft. In 2024 the airline secured three Airbus A330-200 widebodies through various financing arrangements, one of which entered service after preparation and painting; the widebody capacity is mainly used on high-demand trunk sectors. The fleet is passenger aircraft and cargo travels in the belly.
China has been a focus of expansion in recent years. On 16 December 2024 the airline launched a scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service, its first route into China, initially once a week with Boeing 737 aircraft. Public reports put the load factor on the inaugural flight at 70 percent with 3 tonnes of cargo; between December 2024 and January 2025 the route carried 13 tonnes of cargo in total. An airline executive said at a route presentation that Urumqi is the airline's first destination in China, that frequencies would increase and that other Chinese cities would be added. The airline also once flew Minsk–Beijing with Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft via Novosibirsk; that route stopped around 1999, and public reports say the airline plans to restore it.
| Airline | Belavia Belarusian Airlines |
| Company type | National airline (cargo in passenger belly) |
| Country | Belarus |
| Global headquarters | Minsk, Belarus |
| Hub airport | Minsk National Airport (MSQ / UMMS) |
| Founded | 1996 |
| IATA two-letter code | B2 |
| ICAO three-letter code | BRU |
| Air waybill prefix | 628 |
| Official lookup website | belavia.by |
| Passenger aircraft | Boeing 737 family, ERJ family, Airbus A330-200 |
| China services | Scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service (cargo in belly) |
The information above is compiled from public sources. Fleet composition and route network may change with operational needs; the carrier's latest publication prevails.
The scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service is the airline's first route into China; cargo from northwest China can be loaded at Urumqi and fly direct to Minsk without transiting a third country.
Cargo travels in the belly of Boeing 737 and similar passenger aircraft, which suits general commercial goods that fit the hold in size and weight; acceptance follows the rules for passenger belly carriage.
From its Minsk hub the airline connects to onward sectors toward Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, giving a routing option for cargo that needs distribution in Eastern Europe and the CIS.
A single flight offers limited belly volume, so bulk cargo is better split across flights or combined with a freighter operator, with the forwarder designing the combination around volume and delivery dates.
Capacity structure: the airline's capacity comes from passenger bellies, so total space is constrained by seat configuration and frequency, and a single flight carries less than a freighter. Suitable cargo is mainly general commercial goods; overweight, over-length and bulk full-pallet cargo should be matched to freighter capacity. When planning to move special commodities in the belly, the full commodity name, packing specification and necessary supporting documents must be provided at the booking stage for the carrier to review under the applicable rules and confirm acceptance.
The Belavia fleet consists of Boeing 737 family mainline aircraft, Embraer ERJ regional jets and Airbus A330-200 widebodies. The Boeing 737 family forms the backbone of mainline capacity and flies international routes including Minsk–Urumqi, with two Boeing 737-300s around thirty years old; ERJ regional jets cover regional routes; the Airbus A330-200 is the widebody introduced in 2024 for high-demand trunk sectors. The fleet is passenger aircraft, cargo operations rely on available belly space, and public sources do not list any scheduled freighter operation.
| Aircraft type | Number | Category | Legs operated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 family | About 7 aircraft | Narrowbody passenger aircraft (belly cargo) | International trunk routes, including Minsk–Urumqi |
| ERJ family | 5 aircraft | Regional aircraft | Regional routes |
| Airbus A330-200 | 3 aircraft | Widebody passenger aircraft | Introduced in 2024 for high-demand trunk routes |
The table is compiled from public sources and the numbers are approximate as listed. Technical specifications and available belly payload per aircraft are subject to the operating manuals published by the carrier.
| Narrowbody passenger aircraft | International trunk routes, loose belly cargo and small ULDs |
| Regional aircraft | Regional routes, smaller belly payload |
| Widebody passenger aircraft | High-demand trunk routes, relatively larger belly payload |
| Loading method | Cargo size and weight must allow loading into the hold |
| Freighter capacity | No publicly listed scheduled freighter capacity |
| Specifications | Subject to the operating specifications published by the carrier |
The chart shows cargo figures for the route as reported publicly. The inaugural flight carried 3 tonnes, and from December 2024 to January 2025 the route carried 13 tonnes in total. Volumes on later flights vary with capacity allocation and cargo sourcing, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
The airline operates a scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service, opened on 16 December 2024 and its first route into China.Urumqi is a scheduled destinationBeijing is a destination reported publicly as planned for restoration; there is no scheduled service at present.
Minsk National Airport is the main operating base. The airport has customs and border facilities, lies about 42 km from central Minsk, and connects to ground distribution within Belarus and toward the CIS.
The airline operates international routes toward Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, connecting to Moscow, St Petersburg, Istanbul, Dubai, Tashkent, Baku and other points, plus seasonal leisure routes.
| Route | Airport code | Service type | Schedule notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk–Urumqi–Minsk | MSQ / URC | Scheduled service (cargo in belly) | Once a week initially; outbound flight B2752, return flight B2751 |
| Minsk–Beijing, China–Minsk | MSQ / PEK | Destination planned for restoration | Operated with Tu-154 via Novosibirsk; suspended around 1999 |
| Minsk to Russia | MSQ / SVO, LED | Scheduled flight | High-frequency directions in public sources |
| Minsk to Central Asia | MSQ / TAS | Scheduled flight | Covers Tashkent and other points |
| Minsk to the Caucasus | MSQ / GYD, TBS | Scheduled flight | Covers Baku, Tbilisi and other points |
| Minsk to the Middle East | MSQ / IST, DXB | Scheduled flight | Covers Istanbul, Dubai and other points |
Route details are compiled from public sources. Times are local; routes without a listed frequency have no published fixed schedule. Schedules follow the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Public reports say the route is flown by Boeing 737 aircraft, initially once a week. Outbound flight B2752 leaves Urumqi at 23:20 local time on Mondays and reaches Minsk at 01:00 local time on Tuesday, a block time of about 6 hours 40 minutes. Return flight B2751 leaves Minsk at 11:10 local time on Mondays and reaches Urumqi at 22:10 the same day, a block time of about 6 hours. Cargo loaded at Urumqi reaches Minsk in the early hours of the next day and can connect at Minsk to onward sectors toward Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Operational note:For shipments from China to the United States and Europe we match capacity with the leading carrier on each route. If the shipper's origin is Urumqi or the northwest and the destination is Minsk, check available belly space on this route first; we quote and handle the declaration and handover in one place.
| Company address | Minsk National Airport, Belarus |
| Official website | belavia.by |
| Air waybill prefix | 628 |
| Destinations in China | Urumqi (service opened 16 December 2024) |
| Own office in China | No publicly listed office of its own in ChinaMust go through an agent |
| China booking contact | Contact its local agent in China, or ask us to arrange the introductionCan connect to |
| Information note | Contact details and office arrangements may change; check the carrier's latest publication before shipping |
The airline carries cargo in passenger bellies, so space per flight is constrained by seat configuration and frequency, and the booking stage demands long lead times and strict documentation. Coordinating through a forwarder that knows the China–Belarus flow cuts the number of contacts and the risk of re-routing; the main benefits are below:
The scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service gives cargo from northwest China a direct routing to Minsk without a third-country hub, with a block time of about 6 hours to 6 hours 40 minutes.
From its Minsk hub the airline connects to onward sectors toward Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, which suits cargo whose final destination is Belarus or another CIS country.
The airline is the national carrier of Belarus and holds a leading position in Belarusian international air transport, with complete operating approvals and ground support systems.
The three Airbus A330-200 widebodies acquired in 2024 are being introduced on high-demand trunk routes as they are prepared; widebody belly payload is higher than on narrowbody aircraft.
Belly carriage suits general commercial goods and consignments that fit the hold in size and weight; overweight, over-length and bulk full-pallet cargo should be matched to freighter capacity.
Urumqi is the only scheduled destination in China, once a week initiallyLimited frequencies. Belarusian licensed carriers have been barred from EU airspace since 2024, and the related routings must be verified at the booking stage.
Where it fits: the airline's strengths are general cargo carried direct from Urumqi to Minsk, and connections beyond Minsk toward Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East. For full-aircraft pallet loads, out-of-gauge pieces or high-frequency bulk shipments, our plans usually put a freighter operator on the mainline and price by cargo type and direction.
Urumqi is one of Xinjiang's three international air gateways and can be reached by road and domestic flights from cargo sources in the northwest and central regions. The outbound flight departs at night local time and reaches Minsk in the early hours of the next day, so cargo can be cleared and collected in Minsk the same day. Shippers in the northwest can use Urumqi as their origin, cutting domestic road distance and transfers.
Cargo carried in passenger bellies must comply with air transport regulations and fit the hold in size and weight, and acceptance conditions differ from those for freighters. Liquids, powders, magnetic items and products containing batteries must be accompanied by the full commodity name and supporting documents for review by the carrier under its rules. These shipments usually take longer to confirm than general cargo, so allow enough review time before the planned departure date.
The airline once flew Minsk–Beijing with Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft via Novosibirsk; the route was suspended around 1999. Public reports say the airline plans to restore it, but no launch date or frequency has been published. There is no scheduled service to Beijing at present, and the actual launch is subject to the carrier's formal announcement.
Around Chinese export peaks and public holidays, belly space demand concentrates while available payload per flight is constrained by seat configuration. Bulk cargo should be requested early and split into batches, with an alternative destination or carrier built into the shipping plan. Return capacity should be requested at the same time as the outbound.
Belavia is the national airline of Belarus, founded in 1996, with headquarters and main operating base at Minsk National Airport, and operates international routes in thirteen countries and territories. Its IATA two-letter code is B2, its ICAO three-letter code is BRU, and its air waybill prefix is 628.
The airline operates a scheduled Minsk–Urumqi service, opened on 16 December 2024 and its first route into China. Beijing is a destination publicly reported as planned for restoration with no scheduled service at present; no other Chinese airport has publicly listed fixed service.
The Urumqi route started at once a week with Boeing 737 aircraft. Outbound flight B2752 leaves Urumqi at 23:20 local time on Mondays; return flight B2751 leaves Minsk at 11:10 local time on Mondays. Later frequency changes are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Public sources list a fleet of Boeing 737 mainline aircraft, five ERJ regional jets and three Airbus A330-200 widebodies. Cargo is carried in passenger bellies, no scheduled freighter capacity is publicly listed, and a single flight carries less than a freighter.
The cargo business covers general commercial goods, which must comply with air transport regulations and fit the hold in size and weight. Special commodities require the full commodity name, packing specification and necessary supporting documents at the booking stage for the carrier to review under the applicable rules before confirming acceptance.
Cargo arriving in Minsk can connect to onward sectors toward Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, and ground distribution within Belarus and toward the CIS can be arranged. For shipments from China to the United States and Europe we match other carriers.
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited is based in Shenzhen, China, and specializes in international air freight from China to the United States and the world's major markets. We book belly space on Belavia's China route, with direct carriage from Urumqi to Minsk and clearance, collection and onward connections arranged in Minsk, covering enquiry, declaration, air carriage, clearance and delivery. Transport plans and quotes are available on request.
Disclaimer:Prepared by Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited (Goodhope Freight). Airline names, codes, trademarks and brand marks mentioned here belong to their respective owners. We are an independent international freight forwarder and have no affiliation, agency or investment relationship with this airline. The information is compiled from public sources for reference only and does not form a contract of carriage or a service commitment. Space, rates and schedules are subject to actual confirmation by the carrier or its authorized agent on the day of booking.