An international airline of Cambodia, formerly Skywings Asia Airlines, founded in 2010. It began operations on 13 June 2011 with a round trip from Siem Reap to Seoul Incheon to Hanoi, and was renamed on 30 November 2014. The company is jointly held by Cambodian interests and Korean investors, is headquartered in Siem Reap, operates from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport as its main base and Techo International Airport as a second hub, and was the first airline in Cambodia to fly the Airbus A320neo. The fleet of Airbus A320-200 and A320neo aircraft numbers 5 according to public sources. The airline began with Korean routes and later added capacity to China, serving Chinese points including Shanghai, Tianjin, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Changsha, Chengdu and Kunming.
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Sky Angkor Airlines (IATA code ZA, ICAO code SWM, radio callsign SKY ANGKOR) is an international airline of Cambodia. It began as Skywings Asia Airlines, founded in 2010 with a licence for international carriage and set up as a joint venture between Korean and Cambodian investors, focused on the Korean tourism market. On 13 June 2011 it operated its first flight, a round trip from Siem Reap to Seoul Incheon to Hanoi and back, with McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft, and in July of the same year it took delivery of its first Airbus A320. On 30 November 2014 Skywings Asia Airlines ceased operations and relaunched as Sky Angkor Airlines. The company is headquartered in Siem Reap and its current principal executive is Mak Rady.
After the renaming the airline used Siem Reap as its main base and Phnom Penh as a second hub, operating scheduled and charter flights to points in China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. Public sources list it as the first airline in Cambodia to operate the Airbus A320neo. In April 2022 it announced daily Phnom Penh to Bangkok and Phnom Penh to Siem Reap flights with the Airbus A321-200 from 6 May that year. On 5 October 2023 it took part as one of the first trial operators in the non-commercial test flights at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, an airport built by a Chinese company under a build-operate-transfer model with a design capacity of 7 million passengers a year; the trial flights paved the way for the airport's opening.
In China the airline's points, according to public sources, include Shanghai Pudong, Tianjin, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Kunming, Hefei, Nanjing, Nanning, Wuxi, Yiwu and Beijing Capital, plus a point in Macau. On 29 September 2023 public sources show it becoming a ground handling client of China Eastern Logistics Co., Ltd., indicating that its cargo terminal and ground operations in China are already connected. From 19 September 2025 it has flown Quanzhou to Phnom Penh direct every Monday and Friday; on 10 February 2026 it opened a scheduled direct route between Sihanoukville and Guangzhou in China.
The fleet, per public sources, comprises 4 Airbus A320-200 and 1 Airbus A320neo, 5 aircraft in total, both types listed with a reference seating capacity of 180. The airline has also operated the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 and the Airbus A321-200, with the MD-83 retired in 2014. A single-class Airbus narrowbody fleet simplifies maintenance, spares and crew rostering, and matches a route structure built around leisure traffic.
On the cargo side the airline lists no separate freighter fleet; air cargo moves mainly in passenger aircraft bellies. Its air waybill prefix is 969, which is how Chinese shippers identify the carrier on documents. Cargo flows follow the passenger network, with Chinese points across eastern, southern, south-western and central China; Siem Reap traffic is mostly tourism and retail goods, while Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville carry goods for industrial zones and the port area. Cargo connecting through Cambodia to other ASEAN countries can use its regional points for onward sectors.
| Airline | Sky Angkor Airlines |
| Company type | International airline, jointly held by Cambodian interests and Korean investors |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Global headquarters | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Hub airport | Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI, main base); Techo International Airport (KTI, second hub) |
| Year established | 2010 (operations from 13 June 2011, renamed 30 November 2014) |
| IATA two-letter code | ZA |
| ICAO three-letter code | SWM |
| Radio call sign | SKY ANGKOR |
| Air waybill prefix | 969 |
| Official lookup website | skyangkorair.com |
| Aircraft type | Airbus A320-200 and A320neo, both with a reference capacity of 180 seats |
| Cargo aircraft | Public sources list no freighter; cargo moves mainly in the belly hold of passenger flights |
| China services | Serves Shanghai Pudong, Tianjin, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Kunming and other cities |
Compiled from public sources. Fleet additions and route launches may change; the carrier's latest publication prevails.
The airline lists no separate freighter fleet; air cargo moves mainly in passenger aircraft bellies. The A320-200 and A320neo share the same seating class and similar loading conditions, and their holds take small and medium consignments, with available payload varying with passenger load and fuel.
With Siem Reap as the main base and Phnom Penh as a second hub, Chinese cargo can arrive at either airport depending on where it is finally delivered: goods for Siem Reap and the Angkor area fly to Siem Reap, while goods for Phnom Penh and the surrounding industrial zones arrive at Phnom Penh.
Public sources list the airline as a ground handling client of China Eastern Logistics Co., Ltd., which indicates an established basis for cargo terminal and ground operations in China; the exact scope is confirmed shipment by shipment.
The air waybill prefix is listed in public sources as 969, which identifies the carrier for documentation and settlement and helps separate document ownership and cost allocation when several carriers are involved in one batch.
Note on capacity structure: Cambodia currently has no publicly known dedicated cargo airline holding an operating licence, and international air exports rely mainly on passenger belly space. This carrier's fleet is 5 aircraft of a single seating class, so available payload per flight is limited; large or time-critical consignments are better carried on the mainline by a carrier with direct freighter capacity, or assessed as a routing through a regional hub.
The Sky Angkor Airlines fleet is made up of Airbus A320 family aircraft: public sources list 4 Airbus A320-200 and 1 Airbus A320neo, 5 in total, both types with a reference seating capacity of 180. The airline was the first in Cambodia to operate the A320neo, which has new-generation engines and wingtip devices and beats the previous generation on fuel efficiency and sector economics, matching a route structure built on leisure traffic. A single-class fleet standardises maintenance, spares and crew rostering and makes it easy to move capacity between sectors. The airline has also operated the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 and the Airbus A321-200, with the MD-83 retired in 2014; public sources show some A320-200 aircraft as previously operated on behalf of other carriers, so actual service status must be confirmed with the carrier for each shipment.
| Aircraft type | Number | Category | Platform characteristics (public reference values) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 4 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Reference capacity 180 seats; public sources list some aircraft as operated on behalf of other carriers | Regional international sectors and belly cargo |
| Airbus A320neo | 1 aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Reference capacity 180 seats, the first aircraft of the type in Cambodia | Regional international sectors and belly cargo |
| Airbus A321-200 | Historical aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Reference capacity about 220 seats, used on sectors such as Phnom Penh to Bangkok | No longer in the current fleet |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-83 | Historical aircraft | Twin-engine narrowbody | Used in the Skywings Asia Airlines period, retired in 2014 | No longer in the current fleet |
The table is compiled from published sources; the figures are aircraft type reference values, not the payload of an individual aircraft. The availability of aircraft in service and whether they can take a given consignment have to be confirmed with the carrier shipment by shipment.
The chart compares fleet numbers as listed in public sources. A fleet of 5 aircraft of a single seating class is the direct reason why available payload per flight is limited.
| Cargo types handled | Tourism and retail goods, consumer goods, apparel and textile trims, samples and spares |
| 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. |
| Payload characteristics | Both types share the same seating class, so available payload moves with load factor and must be calculated per 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 points in mainland China including Shanghai Pudong, Tianjin, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Kunming, Hefei, Nanjing, Nanning, Wuxi, Yiwu and Beijing Capital, plus a point in Macau. Direct Quanzhou to Phnom Penh flights opened in September 2025 and a direct Sihanoukville to Guangzhou route in February 2026.
The main base is Siem Reap, with Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) as the arrival airport. The airport was built by a Chinese company under a build-operate-transfer model with a design capacity of 7 million passengers a year; the airline took part as one of the first trial operators in its non-commercial test flights, and the airport opened on 16 October 2023. The second hub for Phnom Penh is Techo International Airport (KTI).
The airline is jointly held by Cambodian interests and Korean investors. It began with Korean routes and later added capacity to China. Public sources list points in Cambodia at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, and internationally Seoul, Busan and Daegu in South Korea, Bangkok in Thailand, Hanoi in Vietnam, Gaya in India and Macau in China.
| Destinations | Airport code | Country and region | Service type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong | PVG | China | Direct point in eastern China with strong cargo consolidation |
| Tianjin | TSN | China | Nonstop points for North China |
| Beijing Capital | PEK | China | Point in northern China |
| Quanzhou | JJN | China | Direct flights to Phnom Penh from 19 September 2025, every Monday and Friday |
| Xiamen | XMN | China | Direct point on the south-east coast |
| Guangzhou | CAN | China | Direct point in southern China; the Sihanoukville to Guangzhou route opened in February 2026 |
| Changsha | CSX | China | Nonstop points for Central China |
| Chengdu | CTU / TFU | China | Nonstop points for Southwest China |
| Kunming | KMG | China | Direct point in south-western China; public sources list one round trip a week |
| Hefei | HFE | China | Direct destinations in East China |
| Nanjing | NKG | China | Direct destinations in East China |
| Nanning | NNG | China | A direct destination for South China |
| Wuxi | WUX | China | Direct destinations in East China |
| Yiwu | YIW | China | Direct point in eastern China with concentrated small commodity cargo |
| Meizhou | MXZ | China | Public sources list the sector as opened in May 2018 |
| Macau | MFM | China | Regional point that also works as a transit point for other destinations |
| Siem Reap | SAI | Cambodia | Main base, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport |
| Phnom Penh | KTI | Cambodia | Second hub, Techo International Airport |
| Sihanoukville | KOS | Cambodia | Domestic point connecting the coastal economy and port areas |
| Seoul and Busan | ICN / PUS | South Korea | Early main points, linked to the Korean investment background |
Point details are compiled from public sources and times are local. The former Siem Reap International Airport (REP) has ceased passenger service, so documents must use the current airport code. Schedules and capacity are subject to confirmation at booking.
Passenger flight density between Cambodia and China is high, and air freight from China to Cambodia relies mainly on direct belly capacity, with fewer handling steps and a shorter total transit time than routings through a third country. This carrier's Chinese points cover eastern, southern, south-western and central China and Siem Reap is the main arrival gateway, which suits cargo delivered in Siem Reap and the Angkor area.
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 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Official lookup website | skyangkorair.com, with English, Korean and Chinese pages |
| Carrier code | IATA code ZA; ICAO code SWM; radio callsign SKY ANGKOR |
| Air waybill prefix | 969 |
| Ground handling | Public sources list the airline as a ground handling client of China Eastern Logistics Co., Ltd. |
| Scope of cover | Acceptance and arrival handover of belly cargo on passenger flights, with the main base at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport |
| China contact | Through its local agents in China or with our assistanceNo public information available |
| Information note | Contact details and office hours may change, so check the carrier's latest publication before handover |
Public sources do not list a directly owned office in China, so Chinese shippers deal mainly with local agents and ground handlers. In practice a forwarder coordinates space, declaration and the arrival leg, which usually makes multi-batch shipments with several consignees easier to handle. A forwarder familiar with Southeast Asian flows adds value in the following ways:
With Siem Reap as the main base and Chinese points covering Shanghai Pudong, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Changsha, Chengdu, Kunming, Hefei, Nanjing, Wuxi and Yiwu, cargo delivered in Siem Reap and the Angkor area has a good number of direct options.
With Siem Reap as the main base and Phnom Penh as a second hub, the two airports cover Cambodia's tourism centre and its economic centre. When space or handling conditions tighten at one, the other is a fallback, reducing dependence on a single gateway.
Public sources list the airline as a ground handling client of China Eastern Logistics Co., Ltd., which shows an established basis for cargo terminal and ground operations in China and helps with handover of cargo originating there.
The A320-200 and A320neo share the same seating class, which simplifies capacity allocation and standardised maintenance; the airline took part in the trial operations at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and knows the new airport's procedures.
Public sources show direct Quanzhou to Phnom Penh flights from September 2025 and a scheduled direct Sihanoukville to Guangzhou route from February 2026, so Chinese points and capacity are still being added.
Published sources do not list any freighter in the company fleetBelly capacity in practice, the fleet is 5 aircraft of a single seating class, available payload is constrained by load factor and the day's uplift, space narrows in the tourist peak, and oversized or overweight pieces are unsuitable for belly carriage.
Limits: the airline's strengths are direct coverage through the Siem Reap gateway, two hubs backing each other up and an established ground handling relationship. For routine volume cargo to Cambodia we normally use belly space on the direct sector first, choosing Siem Reap or Phnom Penh by final delivery city; cargo beyond belly loading limits is assessed separately for a regional hub connection or a charter, with costs calculated by segment.
The former Siem Reap International Airport (REP) has ceased passenger service, and the arrival airport is now Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). The airport was built by a Chinese company under a build-operate-transfer model with a design capacity of 7 million passengers a year, and the airline took part as one of the first trial operators in its non-commercial test flights. The arrival airport for Phnom Penh is Techo International Airport (KTI). Documents and ground handover must use the current airport codes.
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 is jointly held by Cambodian interests and Korean investors and began with sectors from Siem Reap to Seoul Incheon, Busan and Daegu, later adding capacity to China. Korean frequencies are therefore relatively stable while Chinese schedules follow market demand, so check the current flight plan before booking.
Public sources list the airline as a ground handling client of China Eastern Logistics Co., Ltd., with an existing record of cargo terminal and ground operations in China. For cargo delivered in Cambodia, ground work on arrival is taken up by the local handler, and the handover point and contact should be specified in the plan.
After booking confirmation, submit consignee details for the air waybill, the commercial invoice and the packing list as the carrier requires. For delivery points outside Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, the final city and unloading arrangements should be stated in the plan and the consignee's local clearance and transfer capability confirmed; our proposal itemises the costs of export declaration at origin, the air sector, clearance at destination and delivery.
Looking at the published trade structure, Chinese exports to Cambodia are mainly textile fibres and trims, electromechanical products, building materials and consumer goods, while imports are mainly agricultural products, finished garments and wood products. Cargo arriving through Siem Reap mostly serves the tourism and retail channels of Siem Reap and the Angkor area, and cargo arriving through Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville mostly serves industrial zones and the port area.
Sky Angkor Airlines is an international airline of Cambodia, formerly Skywings Asia Airlines, founded in 2010, in service from 13 June 2011 and renamed on 30 November 2014. It is headquartered in Siem Reap, operates from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport as its main base and Techo International Airport as a second hub, and is jointly held by Cambodian interests and Korean investors.
Public sources list the carrier's IATA code as ZA, ICAO code as SWM, radio callsign as SKY ANGKOR and air waybill prefix as 969; no accounting code can be cross-checked in public sources. The main base airport code is SAI and the second hub code is KTI. Before booking, check the current valid codes and settlement details with the carrier or its authorised agent.
Public sources list Chinese points including Shanghai Pudong, Tianjin, Beijing Capital, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Kunming, Hefei, Nanjing, Nanning, Wuxi and Yiwu, plus a point in Macau. Chinese shippers can contact the airline's local agents in China or ask us to coordinate.
Public sources list no freighter operation; cargo travels mainly in passenger aircraft bellies as loose shipments. The A320-200 and A320neo share the same seating class, so available payload moves with load factor; cargo beyond the belly door dimensions or the per-piece weight limit cannot be loaded and must be submitted with piece weight and dimensions for carrier review.
Cargo delivered in Siem Reap and the Angkor area should arrive at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI); cargo delivered in Phnom Penh and the surrounding industrial zones should arrive at Techo International Airport (KTI). A direct Sihanoukville to Guangzhou route already operates. Inland distribution between the two airports is mainly by road, with domestic sectors also available.
Belly capacity moves with load factors and the season, and space is tighter around holidays and the tourist high season. Bulk cargo should be requested ahead of the shipping plan with an alternative sector held in reserve; time-critical lots can combine a nonstop sector with transit through a regional hub, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited, based in Shenzhen, China, specialises in international air freight from China to Southeast Asia and the main markets worldwide. It handles air freight solutions for Cambodia and ASEAN destinations, with departures from major Chinese airports using belly capacity on direct flights to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport or Phnom Penh Techo International Airport, connecting to arrival clearance and distribution within Cambodia, and covering quoting, declaration, air carriage, clearance and delivery. Solutions and quotations are available on request.
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