2007Founded
2Aircraft types
1Base airports
C8 · CRAIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Cronos Airlines is the flag carrier of Equatorial Guinea, operating since 2007 from its main hub at Malabo International Airport. The airline operates a modern regional fleet of Embraer jets, serving routes across Central Africa with a focus on connectivity and reliability.

Fleet

Cronos Airlines (IATA: C8, ICAO: CRA) is Equatorial Guinea's national airline, established in 2007. Based in Malabo, the airline operates from Malabo International Airport as its primary hub, connecting the country to regional destinations across Central Africa and beyond.

The airline's fleet consists of Embraer regional aircraft: the ERJ 135 and ERJ 145. These twin-engine jets are well-suited to regional operations, offering capacity and range appropriate for African routes. The fleet composition enables Cronos Airlines to balance operational efficiency with passenger comfort on medium-distance sectors typical of its network.

As Equatorial Guinea's primary carrier, Cronos Airlines plays a vital role in the country's air transport infrastructure, linking Malabo to key regional hubs and facilitating both business and leisure travel. The airline maintains scheduled services designed to support economic activity and tourism in the region.