Airline Code Reference
Unsure what “NH” or “UAE” stands for? Enter an IATA or ICAO code to reveal the airline name, alliance, and home country—plus concise notes for quick understanding.
| Airline | Country / Region | IATA code (2 letters) | ICAO code (3 letters) | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aegean Airlines | Greece | IATAA3 | ICAOAEE | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Greece, providing full-service on a network of domestic and international routes. |
Aeroflot | Russia | IATASU | ICAOAFL | SkyTeam | Russia's flag carrier and largest airline, with a comprehensive global network. |
Aerolineas Argentinas | Argentina | IATAAR | ICAOARG | SkyTeam | The largest airline in Argentina and the country's flag carrier. |
Aeromexico | Mexico | IATAAM | ICAOAMX | SkyTeam | Mexico's flag carrier, offering extensive service throughout the Americas and to Europe and Asia. |
Air Astana | Kazakhstan | IATAKC | ICAOKZR | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Kazakhstan, with a reputation for excellent service and a modern fleet. |
Air Canada | Canada | IATAAC | ICAOACA | Star Alliance | Canada's largest airline and Star Alliance founder, connecting North America with the rest of the world. |
Air China | China | IATACA | ICAOCCA | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of China, based in Beijing, and a member of Star Alliance. |
Air France | France | IATAAF | ICAOAFR | SkyTeam | French flag carrier and SkyTeam founder; Paris-Charles de Gaulle is the primary hub for its global network. |
Air Iceland Connect | Iceland | IATANY | ICAOFXI | Independent / Other | A regional airline in Iceland, primarily serving domestic destinations. |
Air India | India | IATAAI | ICAOAIC | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of India, with a vast network of domestic and international destinations. |
Air Macau | Macao SAR | IATANX | ICAOAMU | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Macau, providing scheduled services to destinations in mainland China and across Asia. |
Air Mauritius | Mauritius | IATAMK | ICAOMAU | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Mauritius, connecting the island nation to Africa, Asia, and Europe. |
Air New Zealand | New Zealand | IATANZ | ICAOANZ | Star Alliance | New Zealand's flag carrier, known for its unique safety videos and extensive Pacific Rim network. |
Air Niugini | Papua New Guinea | IATAPX | ICAOANG | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, connecting the country to Asia and Oceania. |
Air Serbia | Serbia | IATAJU | ICAOASL | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Serbia, with a growing network of routes across Europe. |
Air Seychelles | Seychelles | IATAHM | ICAOSEY | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Seychelles, operating inter-island and international flights. |
Air Tanzania | Tanzania | IATATC | ICAOATC | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Tanzania, with a growing network of domestic and regional routes. |
Air Vanuatu | Vanuatu | IATANF | ICAOAVN | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Vanuatu, offering domestic and international flights in the South Pacific. |
airBaltic | Latvia | IATABT | ICAOBTI | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Latvia, with its main hub in Riga. |
Airkenya Express | Kenya | IATAP2 | ICAOXAK | Independent / Other | A Kenyan airline specializing in safari and tourist flights. |
Alaska Airlines | United States | IATAAS | ICAOASA | oneworld | A major American airline, known for its customer service and extensive network on the West Coast. |
All Nippon Airways | Japan | IATANH | ICAOANA | Star Alliance | One of Japan's leading airlines, renowned for its excellent service and extensive network. |
All Nippon Airways (ANA) | Japan | IATANH | ICAOANA | Star Alliance | Full-service carrier based in Tokyo with wide Star Alliance codeshares and a strong punctuality record. |
American Airlines | United States | IATAAA | ICAOAAL | oneworld | One of the largest U.S. airlines and oneworld member, offering an extensive North American and Latin American network. |
Asiana Airlines | South Korea | IATAOZ | ICAOAAR | Star Alliance | A major South Korean airline, known for its high-quality service and modern fleet. |
Atlantis European Airways | Armenia | IATATD | ICAOLUR | Independent / Other | An Armenian airline, offering charter and scheduled flights. |
Austrian Airlines | Austria | IATAOS | ICAOAUA | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Austria, providing a blend of traditional Austrian hospitality and modern service. |
Avianca | Colombia | IATAAV | ICAOAVA | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Colombia and the second oldest airline in the world. |
Avianca Cargo | Colombia | IATAQT | ICAOTPA | Star Alliance | The cargo division of Avianca, specializing in air freight services. |
Avianca Costa Rica | Costa Rica | IATALR | ICAOLRC | Star Alliance | A subsidiary of Avianca, operating regional flights from its hub in San José. |
Azul Brazilian Airlines | Brazil | IATAAD | ICAOAZU | Independent / Other | A major Brazilian airline known for its extensive domestic network and low-cost model. |
Azur Air Ukraine | Ukraine | IATAQU | ICAOUTN | Independent / Other | A Ukrainian charter airline, operating flights to leisure destinations. |
Bangkok Airways | Thailand | IATAPG | ICAOBKP | Independent / Other | A regional airline in Thailand, known for its boutique service and privately-owned airports. |
British Airways | United Kingdom | IATABA | ICAOBAW | oneworld | UK's flag carrier and oneworld founder, with its main hub at London Heathrow connecting the world. |
Brussels Airlines | Belgium | IATASN | ICAOBEL | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Belgium, with a strong focus on connecting Europe and Africa. |
Camair-Co | Cameroon | IATAQC | ICAOCRC | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Cameroon, serving domestic and regional destinations. |
Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong SAR | IATACX | ICAOCPA | oneworld | Hong Kong–based oneworld member with a dense Asia-Pacific network and strong cargo operations. |
China Airlines | Taiwan | IATACI | ICAOCAL | SkyTeam | Taiwan’s flag carrier and SkyTeam member with a sizable cargo network and regional coverage. |
China Eastern Airlines | China | IATAMU | ICAOCES | SkyTeam | Major Chinese airline based in Shanghai, a member of SkyTeam with a strong Asian and transpacific network. |
China Southern Airlines | China | IATACZ | ICAOCSN | Independent / Other | Asia's largest airline by fleet size, based in Guangzhou, offering extensive domestic and international routes. |
Copa Airlines | Panama | IATACM | ICAOCMP | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Panama, known as the "Hub of the Americas" for its strategic location. |
Copa Airlines Colombia | Colombia | IATAP5 | ICAORPB | Star Alliance | A subsidiary of Copa Airlines, operating domestic flights in Colombia. |
Croatia Airlines | Croatia | IATAOU | ICAOCTN | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Croatia, connecting the country to major European cities. |
Czech Airlines | Czechia | IATAOK | ICAOCSA | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of the Czech Republic, with a long history in the airline industry. |
Delta Air Lines | United States | IATADL | ICAODAL | SkyTeam | Major U.S. carrier headquartered in Atlanta; founding SkyTeam member with extensive transatlantic and domestic coverage. |
EgyptAir | Egypt | IATAMS | ICAOMSR | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Egypt, with a long history and a comprehensive network across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. |
Emirates | United Arab Emirates | IATAEK | ICAOUAE | Independent / Other | Dubai-based global carrier outside the alliances; partners selectively while focusing on long-haul connectivity. |
Ethiopian Airlines | Ethiopia | IATAET | ICAOETH | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Ethiopia and one of the largest airlines in Africa. |
Etihad Airways | United Arab Emirates | IATAEY | ICAOETD | Independent / Other | The national airline of the UAE, known for its luxurious cabins and extensive global network. |
EVA Air | Taiwan | IATABR | ICAOEVA | Star Alliance | Taiwanese carrier known for premium economy and attentive service; Star Alliance member based in Taoyuan. |
Fiji Airways | Fiji | IATAFJ | ICAOFJI | oneworld | The flag carrier of Fiji, known for its warm hospitality and connections to Pacific islands. |
Finnair | Finland | IATAAY | ICAOFIN | oneworld | The flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, with a focus on connecting Europe and Asia. |
Garuda Indonesia | Indonesia | IATAGA | ICAOGIA | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Indonesia, offering extensive domestic and international routes. |
Gol Transportes Aéreos | Brazil | IATAG3 | ICAOGLO | Independent / Other | A Brazilian low-cost airline, with a large domestic and international network. |
Hahn Air | Germany | IATAHR | ICAOHHN | Independent / Other | A German airline that specializes in providing ticketing services to other airlines. |
Hawaiian Airlines | United States | IATAHA | ICAOHAL | oneworld | The largest airline in Hawaii, specializing in flights between the islands and to the mainland US. |
Hong Kong Airlines | Hong Kong SAR | IATAHX | ICAOCRK | Independent / Other | A full-service airline based in Hong Kong, with a focus on routes across Asia. |
Iberia | Spain | IATAIB | ICAOIBE | oneworld | The flag carrier airline of Spain, with a main hub in Madrid–Barajas Airport. |
Icelandair | Iceland | IATAFI | ICAOICE | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Iceland, offering a unique stopover program in Iceland. |
Iran Air | Iran | IATAIR | ICAOIRA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier airline of Iran, operating services to 80 destinations. |
ITA Airways | Italy | IATAAZ | ICAOITY | SkyTeam | Italy's new flag carrier, which replaced Alitalia in 2021. |
Japan Airlines (JAL) | Japan | IATAJL | ICAOJAL | oneworld | Flag carrier of Japan and oneworld member, notable for transpacific and Southeast Asia routes. |
Jet Lite | India | IATAS2 | ICAOJLL | Independent / Other | A low-cost subsidiary of Jet Airways, operating domestic flights in India. |
JetBlue Airways | United States | IATAB6 | ICAOJBU | Independent / Other | A major American low-cost airline, known for its comfortable cabins and free in-flight Wi-Fi. |
Juneyao Airlines | China | IATAHO | ICAODKH | Star Alliance | A major private airline in China, with a focus on high-quality service. |
Kenya Airways | Kenya | IATAKQ | ICAOKQA | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Kenya, with a hub in Nairobi that connects Africa to the world. |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Netherlands | IATAKL | ICAOKLM | SkyTeam | The world's oldest airline still operating under its original name, part of SkyTeam and merged with Air France. |
KM Malta Airlines | Malta | IATAKM | ICAOKMM | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Malta, offering flights to destinations in Europe and North Africa. |
Korean Air | South Korea | IATAKE | ICAOKAL | SkyTeam | South Korea’s flag carrier and SkyTeam member; absorbing Asiana Airlines with a focus on global connectivity. |
Kuwait Airways | Kuwait | IATAKU | ICAOKAC | Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) | The national airline of Kuwait, with a strong network in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. |
Lao Airlines | Laos | IATAQV | ICAOLAO | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Laos, serving domestic and international routes. |
LATAM Airlines | Chile | IATALA | ICAOLAN | Independent / Other | A major airline group in Latin America with an extensive network of domestic and international routes. |
LOT Polish Airlines | Poland | IATALO | ICAOLOT | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Poland, and one of the world's oldest airlines still in operation. |
Lufthansa | Germany | IATALH | ICAODLH | Star Alliance | Germany’s flag carrier and Star Alliance cofounder; Frankfurt and Munich are key hubs with broad European coverage. |
Malaysia Airlines | Malaysia | IATAMH | ICAOMAS | oneworld | The flag carrier of Malaysia, offering premium service on a global network. |
Maldivian | Maldives | IATAQ2 | ICAODQA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of the Maldives, providing domestic and international services. |
MIAT Mongolian Airlines | Mongolia | IATAOM | ICAOMGL | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Mongolia, operating international flights from its hub in Ulaanbaatar. |
Middle East Airlines | Lebanon | IATAME | ICAOMEA | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Lebanon, with a modern fleet and a focus on Middle Eastern routes. |
Nepal Airlines | Nepal | IATARA | ICAORNA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Nepal, with a focus on connecting the country to Asia and the Middle East. |
Nile Air | Egypt | IATANP | ICAONIA | Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) | An Egyptian low-cost airline, operating scheduled flights from its hub in Cairo. |
Olympic Air | Greece | IATAOA | ICAOOAL | Star Alliance | A Greek airline and subsidiary of Aegean Airlines, focused on domestic routes. |
Oman Air | Oman | IATAWY | ICAOOMA | oneworld | The flag carrier of Oman, known for its exceptional service and modern fleet. |
Pakistan International Airlines | Pakistan | IATAPK | ICAOPIA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Pakistan, with a network spanning Asia, Europe, and North America. |
Pegasus Airlines | Turkey | IATAPC | ICAOPGT | Independent / Other | A Turkish low-cost carrier with an extensive network of domestic and international flights. |
Philippine Airlines | Philippines | IATAPR | ICAOPAL | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of the Philippines, with a rich history and a wide network of routes. |
Precision Air | Tanzania | IATAPW | ICAOPRF | Independent / Other | A Tanzanian airline, offering domestic flights and regional services to neighboring countries. |
Qantas | Australia | IATAQF | ICAOQFA | oneworld | Australia’s flag carrier and oneworld member; operates the “Kangaroo Route” between Australia and Europe. |
Qantas | Australia | IATAQF | ICAOQFA | oneworld | Australia’s flag carrier and oneworld member; operates the “Kangaroo Route” between Australia and Europe. |
Qatar Airways | Qatar | IATAQR | ICAOQTR | oneworld | Qatar’s national airline with a Doha mega-hub; joined oneworld in 2013 and excels in long-haul service. |
Qatar Airways | Qatar | IATAQR | ICAOQTR | oneworld | Qatar’s national airline with a Doha mega-hub; joined oneworld in 2013 and excels in long-haul service. |
Qeshm Air | Iran | IATAQB | ICAOQSM | Independent / Other | An Iranian airline, operating scheduled domestic and international flights. |
Royal Brunei Airlines | Brunei | IATABI | ICAORBA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Brunei, offering scheduled services across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. |
Royal Jordanian | Jordan | IATARJ | ICAORJA | oneworld | The flag carrier of Jordan, with a comprehensive network of routes in the Middle East. |
S7 Airlines | Russia | IATAS7 | ICAOSBI | oneworld | A major Russian airline, with a large domestic network and international routes to Europe and Asia. |
SalamAir | Oman | IATAOV | ICAOOMS | Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) | A low-cost airline from Oman, with a growing network in the Middle East and South Asia. |
Saudia | Saudi Arabia | IATASV | ICAOSVA | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, with a strong presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. |
Scandinavian Airlines | Sweden | IATASK | ICAOSAS | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, known for its modern Scandinavian design. |
Singapore Airlines | Singapore | IATASQ | ICAOSIA | Star Alliance | Singapore’s flag carrier with a premium long-haul focus; major Star Alliance hub at Changi Airport. |
SkyTaxi | Poland | IATATE | ICAOIGA | Independent / Other | A Polish cargo airline, operating ad-hoc charter flights. |
SkyWest Airlines | United States | IATAOO | ICAOSKW | Star Alliance | A major American regional airline, operating flights for several major carriers. |
Smartwings | Czechia | IATAQS | ICAOTVS | Independent / Other | A Czech low-cost airline, operating flights to leisure destinations in Europe and the Middle East. |
South African Airways | South Africa | IATASA | ICAOSAA | Star Alliance | South Africa's flag carrier, connecting the country to a wide range of international destinations. |
Spirit Airlines | United States | IATANK | ICAONKS | Independent / Other | An American ultra-low-cost carrier, known for its no-frills service and extensive network in the Americas. |
SriLankan Airlines | Sri Lanka | IATAUL | ICAOALK | oneworld | The flag carrier of Sri Lanka, offering flights to numerous destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. |
Starlux Airlines | Taiwan | IATAJX | ICAOSJX | Independent / Other | A Taiwanese luxury airline, aiming to provide a high-end travel experience. |
Surinam Airways | Suriname | IATAPY | ICAOSLM | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Suriname, with routes to the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. |
Swiss International Air Lines | Switzerland | IATALX | ICAOSWR | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Switzerland, known for its high-quality service and punctuality. |
Syrian Air | Syria | IATARB | ICAOSYR | Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) | The flag carrier of Syria, operating scheduled international services to several destinations in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. |
TACA Airlines | El Salvador | IATATA | ICAOTAI | Star Alliance | A Central American airline group, now part of Avianca. |
TAM Mercosur | Paraguay | IATAPZ | ICAOLAP | oneworld | The flag carrier of Paraguay, operating domestic and international flights. |
TAP Air Portugal | Portugal | IATATP | ICAOTAP | Star Alliance | The flag carrier of Portugal, connecting Europe to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. |
TAROM | Romania | IATARO | ICAOROT | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Romania, with a history dating back to 1920. |
Thai Airways | Thailand | IATATG | ICAOTHA | Star Alliance | Thailand's flag carrier and founding member of Star Alliance, known for its "Smooth as Silk" service. |
Tigerair Taiwan | Taiwan | IATAIT | ICAOTTW | Independent / Other | A Taiwanese low-cost carrier, known for its playful branding and affordable fares. |
Transcarga | Venezuela | IATAT7 | ICAOVVC | Independent / Other | A Venezuelan cargo airline, specializing in air freight services. |
Turkish Airlines | Turkey | IATATK | ICAOTHY | Star Alliance | Turkey's flag carrier, flying to more countries than any other airline in the world. |
Turkmenistan Airlines | Turkmenistan | IATAT5 | ICAOTUA | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Turkmenistan, operating domestic and international flights from its hub in Ashgabat. |
United Airlines | United States | IATAUA | ICAOUAL | Star Alliance | Founding member of Star Alliance with a massive domestic and international route network based in the US. |
Uzbekistan Airways | Uzbekistan | IATAHY | ICAOUZB | Independent / Other | The flag carrier of Uzbekistan, connecting the country to Asia, Europe, and North America. |
Vietnam Airlines | Vietnam | IATAVN | ICAOHVN | SkyTeam | The flag carrier of Vietnam and a member of SkyTeam, connecting Southeast Asia with the world. |
Yemenia | Yemen | IATAIY | ICAOIYE | Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) | The flag carrier of Yemen, operating scheduled services to destinations in Africa and the Middle East. |