Silk Way West Airlines
A Cuban scheduled carrier operating regional passenger services from Havana and provincial airports with ATR turboprops and Boeing 737 aircraft.
About Silk Way West Airlines
Silk Way West Airlines is identified under the legal name Aerocaribbean and is headquartered in Cuba. The carrier operates scheduled services under the 7L IATA code and CRN ICAO designator. Its profile is that of a regional airline linking the Cuban capital with provincial communities and selected international points. Publicly established details about its founding year and current ownership structure are limited, so travellers should confirm the operating carrier shown on their booking before departure.
Havana is the airline's primary hub and its busiest departure point. The network comprises 18 routes serving exactly 10 destinations across 2 countries. Cuban services include Holguin, Santiago, Baracoa, Bayamo, Camaguey, Cayo Coco, Manzanillo and Moa, while Managua provides an international connection. Holguin, Baracoa, Bayamo and Cayo Coco are also important departure airports within the operation.
Aircraft associated with the airline include the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300/320, ATR 72 and Boeing 737-400. The ATR turboprops are suited to shorter domestic sectors and airports serving smaller regional markets, while the Boeing 737-400 can cover busier or longer services. Cabin products may vary considerably by aircraft, and travellers should expect a straightforward regional configuration rather than a uniform, contemporary long-haul experience.
The airline is not known to belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and no dedicated frequent-flyer programme can be confirmed. Passengers should therefore not assume that flights will earn miles or provide reciprocal status benefits with a major global alliance. Any codeshare, baggage-through-check or interline arrangement should be verified for the individual itinerary, particularly when connecting to another airline in Havana or Managua.
A key strength of the network is its direct coverage of Cuban cities that may otherwise require an overland journey or a connection through Havana. The main challenge is that regional schedules, aircraft assignments and service standards can change, especially on thinner routes. Travellers should reconfirm departure times, baggage conditions and the operating carrier close to travel, while allowing generous connection time when combining these flights with separate international tickets.
Good to know
Flying with Silk Way West Airlines — what to expect
Check Operating Carrier
Confirm the legal and operating carrier displayed on the ticket, as the airline identity and flight designator may differ from the name used during a search.
Variable Aircraft
Flights may use ATR turboprops or Boeing 737 aircraft, so cabin layout, overhead-bin space and onboard amenities can vary by route.
Confirm Baggage Rules
Review the allowance attached to your fare before travel. Smaller regional aircraft may have tighter limits for cabin bags, with larger items placed in the hold.
Allow Connection Time
Build in generous time at Havana when connecting, particularly if the onward journey is on a separate ticket or requires baggage collection and re-checking.
Recheck Schedules
Regional frequencies can change, so reconfirm the flight time and departure terminal with the airline or ticket seller shortly before departure.
Network overview
Where Silk Way West Airlines flies
Silk Way West Airlines operates 18 routes to 10 destinations across 2 countries, its longest sector reaching Havana to Managua (1,271 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Silk Way West Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Havana → Managua
1,271 km · HAV → MGA
The longest sector in the Silk Way West Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Silk Way West Airlines
Notable destinations on Silk Way West Airlines's network.
7LHavanadirect7LHolguindirect7LSantiagodirect7LBaracoadirect7LBayamodirect7LCamagueydirect7LCayo Cocodirect7LManaguadirect7LManzanillodirect7LMoadirectDestination list is indicative of Silk Way West Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Silk Way West Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The longest route is Havana to Managua, about 1,271 km nonstop.
- Silk Way West Airlines serves exactly 10 destinations across 2 countries, operating 18 routes.
- It serves Cuban cities including Havana, Holguin, Santiago, Baracoa, Bayamo, Camaguey, Cayo Coco, Manzanillo and Moa, plus Managua in Nicaragua.
- Fares are generally most competitive when booked early and outside major holidays and peak travel periods. Compare flexible dates and nearby departure airports where practical.
- The busiest departure airports are Havana, Holguin, Baracoa, Bayamo and Cayo Coco, in that order by number of routes.
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- The exact allowance depends on the fare and operating aircraft. Check the conditions on your ticket, as ATR services may impose stricter cabin-bag limits than flights operated by larger aircraft.
- Havana is Silk Way West Airlines's primary hub and busiest departure point. Holguin, Baracoa, Bayamo and Cayo Coco are also important airports in its network.