A Cambodian carrier with Chinese and Cambodian joint investment, founded on 7 March 2016 and first flown on 29 September 2017, headquartered at 575 Russian Federation Boulevard, Phnom Penh, and operating from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk. The name comes from the Lancang-Mekong river basin, the logo is a peacock in display, and the airline positions itself as the mass-market carrier for the new e-commerce, with subsidiaries including Lanmei Airlines Logistics Group and business lines in passenger transport, logistics and maintenance. It serves Chinese points including Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha, Wenzhou, Hong Kong and Macau, and has carried humanitarian supplies on the China-Cambodia route in exceptional periods, which makes it one of the main providers of belly capacity between China and Cambodia.
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Lanmei Airlines (IATA two-letter code LQ, ICAO three-letter code MKR, radio callsign AIR LANME) is a Cambodian carrier with Chinese and Cambodian joint investment, registered as Lanmei Airlines (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. It was founded on 7 March 2016, first flew on 29 September 2017 and held its route launch ceremony in Phnom Penh on 9 October that year. It is headquartered at 575 Russian Federation Boulevard, Phnom Penh, with operating bases at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk, the main base being at Techo International Airport. The name comes from the Lancang-Mekong river basin and the logo is a peacock in display, the six spread feathers standing for the six countries that share the river. The airline describes itself as the mass-market carrier for the new e-commerce.
From the outset the airline set out to build air links between the six Lancang-Mekong countries, borrowing the low-cost model and serving both passenger and e-commerce logistics demand. Public sources record that in October 2017 it set up the Hundred Percent Gratitude charitable fund, contributing 100 riel per passenger to support Buddhist cultural exchange and education for children from poor families; in May 2019 it was named one of Asia's ten best distinctive airlines for 2019, and in December that year it carried more than 1.2 million passengers. On 8 January 2023 it opened the route from Wenzhou Longwan International Airport to Phnom Penh, the first scheduled international passenger route opened from Wenzhou that year.
Within the group structure, Lanmei Airlines Group includes Lanmei Overseas Aviation Holdings (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Lanmei Airlines Culture and Media (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Lanmei Airlines Professional Training (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lanmei Airlines Logistics Group Co., Ltd., with business lines in passenger transport, logistics and maintenance. The group states its strategy as building consensus, supporting development and sharing benefit, and works to a 139 strategic plan. On 21 March 2023 Cambodia's first full-flight simulator entered service and the group's international civil aviation flight simulator centre began operating.
On fleet, public sources record that the airline has operated the Airbus A319-100, A320-200 and A321-200, with cumulative introductions of 3, 6 and 2 aircraft respectively, 11 in total; some aircraft were returned or parked at different times, and sources differ on how many are in service and how many parked. Published reference seating is about 150 for the A319-100, about 180 for the A320-200 and about 214 for the A321-200. The actual availability of the fleet has to be confirmed with the carrier for each shipment.
On China-related records, public sources list destinations Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk, mainland Chinese cities Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha and Wenzhou, Hong Kong and Macau, plus Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Koror (Palau). On 25 January 2020 the airline organised the carriage of 10,000 protective suits and 20,000 medical masks donated by companies in Cambodia, flying flight LQ876 from Siem Reap to Wuhan, and in January 2021 it carried supplies to support Nepal. The airline provides Chinese-language service throughout and announcements in Khmer, English and Chinese.
| Airline | Lanmei Airlines |
| Company type | A Cambodian carrier with Chinese and Cambodian joint investment, positioned as a mass-market airline |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Global headquarters | 575 Russian Federation Boulevard, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Hub airport | Techo International Airport (KTI, Phnom Penh); Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI); Sihanouk (KOS) |
| Year established | 7 March 2016 (first flight 29 September 2017) |
| IATA two-letter code | LQ |
| ICAO three-letter code | MKR |
| Radio call sign | AIR LANME |
| Air waybill prefix | 961 |
| Official lookup website | lanmeiairlines.com |
| Aircraft type | Airbus A319-100, A320-200, A321-200 |
| Cargo aircraft | Public sources list no freighter; cargo moves mainly in the belly hold of passenger flights |
| China services | Serves Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha, Wenzhou, Hong Kong and Macau |
Compiled from public sources. Fleet additions and route launches may change; the carrier's latest publication prevails.
The airline lists no separate cargo fleet and its air cargo moves mainly in passenger belly holds. The bellies of the Airbus A319, A320 and A321 suit small and medium lots carried alongside passengers, and the tonnage available depends directly on the load factor and fuel load of the flight.
The group includes Lanmei Airlines Logistics Group Co., Ltd., whose business covers logistics and complements the passenger network. Public sources do not set out how the arm connects with each sector, so the scope available has to be confirmed with the carrier or its agent for each shipment.
The airline positions itself as the mass-market carrier for the new e-commerce and follows the low-cost model, with scheduling and fare structures designed around the transit needs of e-commerce parcels and small and medium lots.
The airline has bases at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk, covering Cambodia's economic centre, tourism centre and coastal economic zone, which makes it easy to choose the arrival airport by final delivery point.
Capacity note: Cambodia currently has no publicly listed dedicated cargo airline holding an operating permit, so international air exports rely mainly on passenger belly capacity. This carrier's fleet is made up of the Airbus A319, A320 and A321, with a wide spread of seating capacity, so the tonnage available on a flight varies with the type operating it. Larger lots or cargo with tighter transit requirements are better carried on the mainline by a carrier with nonstop capacity, or assessed as a charter or a routing through a regional hub.
The Lanmei Airlines fleet is made up of three seat sizes from the Airbus A320 family, with public sources listing cumulative introductions of 3 Airbus A319-100, 6 A320-200 and 2 A321-200, 11 in total. All three are twin-engine narrowbodies with engines under the wing; published reference seating is 150, 180 and 214 seats respectively, a wide spread that allows capacity to be matched to sector demand and expected load: the A319 suits shorter sectors with lower demand, the A320 is the mainline workhorse and the A321 is used where demand is higher. Public sources record that some aircraft were returned or parked at different times and sources differ on how many are in service, so the aircraft actually available has to be confirmed with the carrier for each shipment.
| Aircraft type | Cumulative introductions | Category | Platform characteristics (public reference values) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A319-100 | 3 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | about 150 seats published, fuselage slightly shorter than the A320 | short and medium haul regional sectors and belly cargo |
| Airbus A320-200 | 6 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | about 180 seats published, the workhorse of the fleet | Short and medium haul international sectors and belly cargo |
| Airbus A321-200 | 2 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | about 214 seats published, fuselage longer than the A320 | regional sectors with higher demand |
The table is compiled from public sources; cumulative introductions include aircraft returned or parked at different times, and the platform characteristics are published reference values, not the tonnage available on a given aircraft. Whether the aircraft in service can take cargo has to be confirmed with the carrier for each shipment.
The chart compares cumulative introductions by type from public sources. The figures are not current capacity in service, and the aircraft available has to be confirmed for each shipment.
| Cargo types handled | cross-border e-commerce parcels, household consumer goods, apparel and textile accessories, samples and spare parts |
| Loading format | Mainly loose-loaded; volumetric weight drives the chargeable weight of each shipment |
| Temperature-controlled cargo types | Public sources do not list a separate temperature-controlled zone, so each shipment must be confirmed individually |
| Dangerous goods | Reviewed against carrier rules and Chinese export requirements; acceptance is confirmed shipment by shipment |
| Out-of-gauge cargo | Cargo exceeding belly hold door dimensions or the per-piece weight limit cannot be loaded; submit weights and dimensions in advance for carrier review. |
| Aircraft allocation | the three seat sizes are allocated by sector, so the tonnage available on a flight varies with the type operating it and has to be calculated flight by flight |
The chart shows published reference seat counts for the aircraft types involved, which illustrates the difference in seating class between them. The figures are type reference values, not the cargo capacity of an individual aircraft; usable payload has to be calculated after deducting fuel and passenger weight on the flight.
Public sources list mainland Chinese destinations Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha and Wenzhou, plus Hong Kong and Macau. Cargo from China can fly nonstop from those airports to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap and distribute to the destination city on arrival; the airline provides Chinese-language service throughout with announcements in Khmer, English and Chinese, so contact in Chinese is straightforward.
The main base is in Phnom Penh and arrivals use Techo International Airport (KTI), Cambodia's new international gateway, which has taken the main passenger and cargo flights for Phnom Penh since 2025; the former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) has stopped passenger service. Arrivals for Siem Reap use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and for Sihanouk, Sihanouk International Airport (KOS).
The route structure radiates from Cambodia across the Lancang-Mekong basin, and public sources list further destinations Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Koror (Palau). The group's business direction is interconnection among the six Lancang-Mekong countries, so links within the region can be organised inside one system.
| Destinations | Airport code | Country and region | Service type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | CAN | China | A direct destination for South China, with strong cargo consolidation capacity |
| Shijiazhuang | SJW | China | Nonstop points for North China |
| Changsha | CSX | China | Nonstop points for Central China |
| Wenzhou | WNZ | China | nonstop station toward east China, with the Phnom Penh route opened in January 2023 |
| toward Dunhuang | DNH | China | a northwest station, with public sources recording the sector opening in December 2019 |
| Hong Kong, China | HKG | China | Regional point that also works as a transit point for other destinations |
| Macau | MFM | China | regional station, recorded in public sources as the destination of the first flight |
| Phnom Penh | KTI | Cambodia | Main base, Techo International Airport |
| Siem Reap | SAI | Cambodia | one of the operating bases, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport |
| Sihanoukville | KOS | Cambodia | one of the operating bases, serving the coastal economic zone |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | Lancang-Mekong station and regional gateway |
| Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City | HAN / SGN | Vietnam | Lancang-Mekong station |
| toward Vientiane and Yangon | VTE / RGN | Laos / Myanmar | toward the Lancang-Mekong basin, with connections subject to the current flight program |
Destination attributes are compiled from public sources and times are local. Arrivals for Phnom Penh now use Techo International Airport, which replaced the former Phnom Penh International Airport, so documents must carry the current airport code. Schedules and capacity are confirmed on the day of booking.
Passenger flights between Cambodia and China are dense, so air freight from China to Cambodia is mainly nonstop belly capacity, with fewer transfers and shorter total transit than a routing through a third country. The carrier's Chinese stations cover south, north, central and east China and it has a wide spread of stations in the Lancang-Mekong basin, so cargo arriving in Cambodia can continue to neighbouring countries on its regional network.
Operational note:Direct belly capacity from China to Cambodia moves with passenger load factors and tightens during holidays and the tourist high season, so bulk cargo should be locked in early. For cargo destined to Cambodia, name the final delivery city and arrival airport at the booking stage and confirm the ground handover on arrival; we quote as one package and handle customs clearance and the handover between legs.
| Corporate headquarters | 575 Russian Federation Boulevard, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Official lookup website | lanmeiairlines.com |
| Carrier code | IATA two-letter code LQ; ICAO three-letter code MKR; radio callsign AIR LANME |
| Air waybill prefix | 961 |
| Group subsidiaries | Lanmei Overseas Aviation Holdings (Guangzhou), Lanmei Airlines Culture and Media (Guangzhou), Lanmei Airlines Professional Training (Guangzhou), Lanmei Airlines Logistics Group |
| Service languages | Chinese-language service throughout, with announcements in Khmer, English and Chinese |
| Scope of cover | acceptance and arrival handover of belly cargo on passenger flights, at the three bases Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk |
| China contact | through its Guangzhou group subsidiary, or with help from Goodhope FreightNo public information available |
| Information note | Contact details and office hours may change, so check the carrier's latest publication before handover |
The group has a subsidiary in Guangzhou, so contact in Chinese is possible. At handover the forwarder coordinates capacity, customs declaration and the arrival stage, which is usually easier for multi-batch requirements with several consignees. A forwarder familiar with Southeast Asian flows adds value in the following ways:
The group includes Lanmei Airlines Logistics Group Co., Ltd., whose business covers logistics and sits inside the same system as the passenger network, which is an organisational advantage in booking and ground coordination.
Public sources list Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha, Wenzhou, Hong Kong and Macau, and the group has a subsidiary in Guangzhou; service is in Chinese throughout with announcements in Khmer, English and Chinese, so contact in Chinese is straightforward.
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk are all operating bases covering Cambodia's economic centre, tourism centre and coastal economic zone, so there is real scope to choose the arrival airport by final delivery point.
The route structure radiates from Cambodia across the basin, and connections to Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and elsewhere can be organised inside one system, which makes regional cargo transiting Cambodia practical.
Combining the A319, A320 and A321 allows capacity to be matched to sector demand, with the A321 used where demand is higher, which gives belly cargo supply some flexibility.
Published sources do not list any freighter in the company fleetBelly capacity in practicethere are no freighters, and sources differ on which aircraft are in service and which are parked. Tonnage available is constrained by load factor and the payload of the flight, so bulk lots should not be assumed to have stable capacity.
Where it fits: the strengths are the group logistics arm, the Chinese stations and Chinese-language contact, the choice of three arrival bases and the reach across the Lancang-Mekong basin. For routine bulk cargo destined for Cambodia, Goodhope Freight normally uses nonstop belly capacity first and picks the arrival airport by final delivery city; cargo beyond belly limits is assessed separately for a routing through a regional hub or a charter, with costs calculated by stage.
Arrivals for Phnom Penh have moved from the former Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to Techo International Airport (KTI), which has taken the main passenger and cargo flights for Phnom Penh since 2025. Arrivals for Siem Reap use Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), and the former Siem Reap International Airport (REP) has stopped passenger service. Documents and ground handover must carry the current airport code.
Cambodia has no publicly licensed dedicated cargo airline, so exports by air move mainly as belly cargo on passenger flights. Some regional demand is carried by freighter services into hubs such as Bangkok and Singapore and then moves into Cambodia by road. Capacity on China–Cambodia lanes therefore follows passenger load factors and seasonal demand.
The airline positions itself as the mass-market carrier for the new e-commerce, and e-commerce parcels make up a high share of its cargo. Such cargo has many pieces, larger individual volumes and scattered declared values, so chargeable weight should be calculated on a volumetric basis first and consignee information collected in advance, which shortens clearance and delivery at the arrival stage.
Public sources record that the airline carried humanitarian supplies on the China-Cambodia route in exceptional periods, including flight LQ876 from Siem Reap in January 2020 with protective suits and medical masks donated by companies in Cambodia for Wuhan. Those movements reflect experience in organising emergency supplies and coordinating across borders.
Once the booking is confirmed, consignee details for the air waybill, commercial invoice and packing list are submitted as the carrier requires. Where delivery is to a city other than Phnom Penh, name the final city and unloading arrangements in the plan and confirm the consignee can clear customs and transfer cargo locally; we itemize origin customs clearance, the air sector, destination clearance and delivery in the quotation.
In the published trade structure, Chinese exports to Cambodia are mainly textile fibres and accessories, machinery and electrical goods, building materials and household consumer goods, while imports are mainly agricultural products, finished garments and wood products. Cargo arriving via Phnom Penh mostly goes to the city and the surrounding industrial zones, and cargo arriving via Sihanouk mostly goes to the coastal economic zone and the port area.
Lanmei Airlines is a Cambodian carrier with Chinese and Cambodian joint investment, founded on 7 March 2016 and first flown on 29 September 2017, headquartered at 575 Russian Federation Boulevard, Phnom Penh, and operating from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk as a mass-market carrier for the new e-commerce.
Public sources list the carrier's IATA two-letter code as LQ, ICAO three-letter code as MKR, radio callsign AIR LANME and air waybill prefix as 961; no public source cross-verifies a settlement code. The main base airport code is KTI. Before booking, check the current codes and settlement details with the carrier or its authorised agent.
Public sources list mainland Chinese destinations Guangzhou, Shijiazhuang, Changsha and Wenzhou, plus Hong Kong and Macau, with a record of stations toward Dunhuang. Chinese shippers can go through the group's Guangzhou subsidiary or ask Goodhope Freight to make the connection.
Public sources state that the airline operates no freighters and that cargo is mainly passenger belly hold in loose form. Three seat sizes are allocated by sector and the tonnage available on a flight varies with the type operating it; cargo beyond the belly door dimensions or piece weight cannot be loaded and must be submitted in advance with pieces, weight and dimensions for carrier review.
The airline operates from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanouk. Arrivals for Phnom Penh use Techo International Airport (KTI), for Siem Reap Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and for Sihanouk Sihanouk International Airport (KOS). Choosing the arrival airport by final delivery point shortens the road leg inside Cambodia.
Public sources list cumulative introductions of 3 Airbus A319-100, 6 A320-200 and 2 A321-200, some returned or parked at different times, and sources differ on how many are in service. Before arranging carriage, confirm the operating type and the tonnage available with the carrier or its agent for each shipment rather than estimating capacity from cumulative introductions.
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited (Goodhope Freight) is based in Shenzhen and handles international air freight from China to Southeast Asia and the main world markets. It designs air freight plans for Cambodia and the Mekong region, can start from the main Chinese airports, choose nonstop belly capacity into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanouk, and connect arrival clearance and distribution inside Cambodia, covering quotation, export declaration, air freight, clearance and delivery. Plans and quotations are available on request.
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