YTO Cargo Airlines
A Ukrainian scheduled carrier operating a small regional network between Ukraine and Greece with a mixed fleet of Antonov and British-built regional aircraft.
About YTO Cargo Airlines
YTO Cargo Airlines is identified by IATA code YG and ICAO code OTL, with South Airlines listed as its legal name and Ukraine as its home country. Publicly available information about its founding year, current ownership structure and the relationship between the YTO Cargo Airlines and South Airlines identities is limited, so travellers should verify the operating carrier shown on their booking before departure.
The airline serves 4 destinations across 2 countries on a network of 6 routes. Kyiv is its busiest departure point, followed by Athens, Chernivtsi and Thessaloniki. Its schedule therefore focuses on links between Ukraine and Greece, including the Athens–Kyiv sector, rather than offering the extensive domestic or international coverage associated with a large network airline.
Aircraft types associated with the carrier are the Antonov An-24, Avro RJ100 Avroliner and British Aerospace BAe 146-300. These are regional aircraft from different generations, suited to short- and medium-haul operations. Reliable published information about cabin classes, seat layouts, catering and other onboard products is scarce, and the precise aircraft or service format may vary by flight.
The airline is not known to belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No confidently identifiable proprietary frequent-flyer programme is available, so passengers should not assume that flights will earn miles or provide reciprocal benefits with a major global alliance. Any loyalty credit or partner arrangement displayed during booking should be checked directly with the ticket issuer.
The compact network can be useful for direct travel between the four cities it serves, particularly where larger airlines would require a connection. Its principal challenge is limited public information and a small route footprint, which can reduce schedule flexibility if a flight changes. Travellers should reconfirm operating times, baggage rules, airport terminals and customer-support details close to departure.
Good to know
Flying with YTO Cargo Airlines — what to expect
Confirm The Operator
Check the operating-carrier name and flight code on your ticket, as the YTO Cargo Airlines branding is associated with the legal name South Airlines.
Small Route Network
The airline operates only 6 routes across 4 destinations, so alternative same-day departures may be limited when schedules change.
Aircraft May Vary
Flights may use Antonov An-24, Avro RJ100 or BAe 146-300 equipment. Seat layout, cabin space and onboard amenities can therefore differ between services.
Check Baggage Rules
Confirm both cabin and checked-baggage allowances on the fare or ticket before travelling, since confidently current standard dimensions and limits are not widely published.
Reconfirm Before Departure
Verify the departure time, terminal and check-in arrangements directly with the airline or ticket seller shortly before travel, especially when connecting through Kyiv or Athens.
No Major Alliance
The airline is not known to participate in a major global alliance, so do not expect standard alliance lounge access, through-checking or mileage benefits.
Network overview
Where YTO Cargo Airlines flies
YTO Cargo Airlines operates 6 routes to 4 destinations across 2 countries, its longest sector reaching Athens to Kyiv (1,479 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities YTO Cargo 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
Athens → Kyiv
1,479 km · ATH → IEV
The longest sector in the YTO Cargo 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 YTO Cargo Airlines
Notable destinations on YTO Cargo Airlines's network.
YGKyivdirectYGAthensdirectYGChernivtsidirectYGThessalonikidirectDestination list is indicative of YTO Cargo Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
More from Ukraine
Other airlines based in Ukraine
FAQ
YTO Cargo 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 Athens to Kyiv, covering about 1,479 km nonstop.
- A confidently current standard carry-on size is not widely published. Check the allowance stated on your ticket and confirm it with the airline or booking agent, particularly because restrictions can vary by aircraft and fare.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the displayed fare.
- YTO Cargo Airlines flies to exactly 4 destinations across 2 countries, operating 6 routes.
- YTO Cargo Airlines serves Kyiv and Chernivtsi in Ukraine, along with Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece.
- The busiest departure points are Kyiv, Athens, Chernivtsi and Thessaloniki, ranked by the number of routes operated.
- Kyiv is YTO Cargo Airlines's busiest departure hub. Athens, Chernivtsi and Thessaloniki are its other principal departure points.
- Fares are generally most competitive when booked early and outside peak summer and holiday travel periods. Compare nearby dates because the airline's limited schedule may cause prices to vary significantly between departures.