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Silk Way West Airlines Limited (6Q)

Silk Way West Airlines is a leading global cargo airline based in Baku, Azerbaijan. Operating a modern fleet of Boeing freighters, it provides reliable logistics, express freight, and specialized cargo solutions connecting Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Why travelers choose Silk Way West Airlines Limited

  • Founded in 2012 with its main hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku
  • Operates a highly efficient fleet of Boeing 777F, 747-8F, and 747-400F cargo aircraft
  • Connects over 40 major global destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas
  • Specializes in temperature-controlled goods, dangerous goods, and oversized heavy cargo
  • Holds stringent industry certifications, including GDP (Good Distribution Practice) for pharmaceutical transport

Fare families

General Cargo

Reliable and cost-effective air freight solutions for standard commercial shipments.

  • Standard transit times
  • Full online track and trace capabilities
  • Reliable terminal-to-terminal service
  • Suitable for consolidated freight forwarding

Priority Express

Expedited air freight service designed for time-critical and urgent global deliveries.

  • Highest aircraft boarding priority
  • Late cargo acceptance cut-off times
  • Expedited breakdown and retrieval at destination
  • Dedicated priority customer support

Specialized Freight

Customized transport logistics for sensitive, oversized, or temperature-controlled shipments.

  • GDP-certified handling for pharmaceuticals
  • Expert loadmaster supervision for heavy and oversized cargo
  • Certified Dangerous Goods (DGR) handling
  • Dedicated Live Animal (AVI) transport solutions

Key policies

Baggage allowance

As a dedicated cargo operator, Silk Way West Airlines does not maintain standard passenger baggage policies. All commercial freight is calculated by chargeable weight and Unit Load Device (ULD) dimensions in accordance with international air freight tariffs.

Change policy

Air Waybill (AWB) booking modifications depend on the selected freight service tier. Priority and express shipments offer enhanced flexibility for rerouting, while standard cargo booking changes are subject to capacity constraints and strict advance notice periods.

Check-in

Commercial freight and all legally required customs documentation must be tendered at the designated airport cargo terminal prior to the strict cutoff times outlined in the specific booking confirmation. Late submissions may result in deferred shipping.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Silk Way West Airlines Limited operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight 6Q 203 • Daily

4h 15m
08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight 6Q 468 • Daily

4h 30m
10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight 6Q 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight 6Q 204 • Daily

4h 15m
14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight 6Q 469 • Daily

3h 40m
19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight 6Q 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub