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Ukrainian Cargo Airways (LN)

Ukrainian Cargo Airways was a Kyiv-based state-owned airline specializing in global air freight, military transport, and specialized charter flights. Operating a robust fleet of Antonov and Ilyushin aircraft, it provided heavy-lift logistics solutions before ceasing operations in 2009.

Why travelers choose Ukrainian Cargo Airways

  • Former state-owned enterprise of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
  • Specialized in outsized cargo and heavy-lift logistics
  • Operated iconic aircraft including the Ilyushin Il-76 and Antonov An-12
  • Provided international freight and specialized charter services

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Standard Freight

Cost-effective air logistics for standard palletized or loose general cargo.

  • Standard loading priority
  • Palletized cargo acceptance
  • Standard warehouse staging

Oversized & Heavy Lift

Specialized transport for outsized, heavy, or complex loads utilizing ramp-equipped aircraft.

  • Ramp-loading capability
  • Specialized tie-down engineering
  • Custom flight routing and clearances

Passenger Charter

Dedicated aircraft charter services for government, military, or large civilian group movements.

  • Dedicated passenger cabin
  • Customizable catering options
  • Flexible departure scheduling

Key policies

Baggage allowance

As a primary cargo and charter operator, baggage and freight allowances were highly customized based on the aircraft chartered and specific payload contract requirements.

Change policy

Charter and freight contracts featured strict modification policies, typically requiring advanced notice for payload or routing adjustments subject to operational fees.

Check-in

Check-in and loading protocols were coordinated directly with logistics handlers, ground crews, and charter managers rather than traditional commercial passenger check-in desks.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Ukrainian Cargo Airways operating flights touching CMB

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

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight LN 203 • Daily

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

CMB → SIN

Flight LN 468 • Daily

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

CMB → LHR

Flight LN 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight LN 204 • Daily

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

SIN → CMB

Flight LN 469 • Daily

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

LHR → CMB

Flight LN 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

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