Swiftair

Swiftair (ICAO: SWT) is a Spanish airline primarily focused on air cargo and charter passenger operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Swiftair was founded in 1986 in Spain and has grown to become a prominent player in the airline sector, offering both freight and passenger transport services. The airline's main operational base is Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), with a second airline in Greece, Swiftair Hellas, which maintains a base at Athens International Airport (ATH). Swiftair operates globally with local management in various countries across Europe and Africa, serving more than 30 major customers worldwide.

The airline operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, which includes Boeing 737s, ATR 42s, ATR 72s, Embraer 120s, and Metro IIIs. More recently, Swiftair has expanded its cargo fleet with Airbus A321 converted freighters. As of October 2025, the Swiftair Group operates a fleet of 71 aircraft across 77 routes in over 45 countries, with a majority of its fleet being owned. Its route network spans Spain, the rest of Europe, North and West Africa, and the Middle East. Swiftair is also known for its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services and operates passenger charter flights, including a short-range passenger brand called UEP! Fly, which connects the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca). Swiftair is not a member of any major airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.