Airline logos are more than decoration — they encode heritage, national identity, and brand promise into a single mark. Below we explore 30 of the most recognised airline logos on the planet, unpacking what makes each one memorable.
| # | Logo | Airline | IATA | ICAO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirates | EK | UAE | |
| 2 | American Airlines | AA | AAL | |
| 3 | Delta Air Lines | DL | DAL | |
| 4 | Cathay Pacific | CX | CPA | |
| 5 | Qantas | QF | QFA | |
| 6 | Air Canada | AC | ACA | |
| 7 | Singapore Airlines | SQ | SIA | |
| 8 | Lufthansa | LH | DLH | |
| 9 | British Airways | BA | BAW | |
| 10 | Virgin Atlantic | VS | VIR | |
| 11 | Air France | AF | AFR | |
| 12 | KLM | KL | KLM | |
| 13 | Ryanair | FR | RYR | |
| 14 | United Airlines | UA | UAL | |
| 15 | JetBlue | B6 | JBU | |
| 16 | Aer Lingus | EI | EIN | |
| 17 | Turkish Airlines | TK | THY | |
| 18 | Etihad Airways | EY | ETD | |
| 19 | Southwest Airlines | WN | SWA | |
| 20 | Finnair | AY | FIN | |
| 21 | Qatar Airways | QR | QTR | |
| 22 | Japan Airlines | JL | JAL | |
| 23 | Swiss International Air Lines | LX | SWR | |
| 24 | Thai Airways | TG | THA | |
| 25 | Malaysia Airlines | MH | MAS | |
| 26 | Aeroflot | SU | AFL | |
| 27 | ITA Airways | AZ | ITY | |
| 28 | Air New Zealand | NZ | ANZ | |
| 29 | Garuda Indonesia | GA | GIA | |
| 30 | TAP Air Portugal | TP | TAP |
United Arab Emirates · IATA: EK · ICAO: UAE
Emirates' wordmark is rendered in elegant Arabic calligraphy, anchoring the brand firmly in its Gulf heritage. The flowing script conveys a sense of hospitality and opulence that mirrors the carrier's premium positioning. Paired with a deep red palette, the mark projects confidence on everything from fuselage liveries to boarding passes.
View Emirates logo details →United States · IATA: AA · ICAO: AAL
American Airlines' current emblem distils decades of branding into a single stylised eagle that doubles as a bold letter 'A'. The angular silhouette communicates forward momentum while the red-white-blue colour scheme nods to the national flag. It replaced the long-running 'AA eagle' in 2013, signalling a modernised fleet and service identity.
View American Airlines logo details →United States · IATA: DL · ICAO: DAL
Delta's crimson widget — a three-dimensional triangular form — has evolved from a simple delta shape into one of aviation's most recognisable icons. Its upward tilt suggests ascent and progress, while the rich red hue conveys energy and determination. The widget anchors all brand touch-points, from tail fins to app icons.
View Delta Air Lines logo details →Hong Kong · IATA: CX · ICAO: CPA
Cathay Pacific's brushwing motif draws on East Asian calligraphy traditions, evoking a single, decisive brushstroke in mid-flight. The mark balances refined simplicity with dynamic motion, reflecting the airline's dual identity as a heritage Hong Kong carrier and a modern global connector. Its jade-green tone reinforces associations with harmony and trust.
View Cathay Pacific logo details →Australia · IATA: QF · ICAO: QFA
The Qantas kangaroo is arguably the most iconic animal symbol in commercial aviation. First introduced in the 1940s, its silhouette has been progressively streamlined while retaining instant recognisability. The bright red tail-fin kangaroo evokes the Australian outback and the spirit of long-distance pioneering that defined the airline's early routes.
View Qantas logo details →Canada · IATA: AC · ICAO: ACA
Air Canada's roundel features a stylised maple leaf that has been part of the airline's identity since 1965. The current iteration simplifies the leaf into a bold, graphic form rendered in red — Canada's national colour. It works seamlessly at every scale, from small digital favicons to massive hangar doors.
View Air Canada logo details →Singapore · IATA: SQ · ICAO: SIA
Singapore Airlines' logo centres on a stylised silver kris bird, inspired by traditional Southeast Asian blade design. The flowing tail feathers form a graceful S-curve that echoes the carrier's initials. Gold and dark blue dominate the palette, evoking a premium cabin experience that the airline has become synonymous with worldwide.
View Singapore Airlines logo details →Germany · IATA: LH · ICAO: DLH
Lufthansa's encircled crane dates back to 1918 and is one of the oldest airline logos still in active use. The crane symbolises vigilance and longevity across many cultures, fitting for a carrier that has outlasted wars and market upheavals. A 2018 refresh stripped away the yellow ring in favour of a deep-blue monochrome treatment, modernising the mark while preserving its heritage.
View Lufthansa logo details →United Kingdom · IATA: BA · ICAO: BAW
The British Airways Speedmarque — a ribbon-like form suggesting the motion of a flag in the wind — has been central to the brand since 1984. Its flowing lines translate speed and service into a single graphic gesture. The Chatham Dockyard Union Flag tail-fin livery further reinforces the airline's British heritage across its fleet.
View British Airways logo details →United Kingdom · IATA: VS · ICAO: VIR
Virgin Atlantic's logo pairs the Virgin wordmark with a bold red palette and a flying lady figurehead on the nose of every aircraft. The identity thrives on personality rather than corporate convention, reflecting founder Richard Branson's challenger ethos. It remains one of the few airline brands that feel as at home on a festival poster as on a boarding gate screen.
View Virgin Atlantic logo details →France · IATA: AF · ICAO: AFR
Air France's winged seahorse, introduced in 1933, gave way to the current accent-like ribbon known as the 'accent aigu'. This upward-sweeping red and blue stroke distils French elegance into a minimalist mark. The tricolour palette is unmistakable, linking the carrier to the cultural identity of France on every continent.
View Air France logo details →Netherlands · IATA: KL · ICAO: KLM
KLM's crown-topped monogram speaks directly to the airline's royal charter, granted by Queen Wilhelmina in 1919. The deep Delft-blue colour is inseparable from Dutch visual culture, while the crown reminds travellers of the carrier's unbroken lineage as the world's oldest airline still operating under its founding name.
View KLM logo details →Ireland · IATA: FR · ICAO: RYR
Ryanair's golden harp on a dark-blue field draws directly from Ireland's coat of arms, establishing immediate national recognition. The bold sans-serif wordmark beside it prioritises clarity and no-frills communication — a visual parallel to the airline's low-cost, high-efficiency business model. It has become one of Europe's most visible airline marks by sheer fleet volume.
View Ryanair logo details →United States · IATA: UA · ICAO: UAL
United's globe logo — intersecting arcs forming a spherical shape — symbolises the carrier's extensive international route network. Introduced with the Continental merger livery, the mark projects connectivity and scale. The navy-blue and gold palette grounds the symbol in trustworthiness, while its geometric simplicity scales effortlessly across digital and physical media.
View United Airlines logo details →United States · IATA: B6 · ICAO: JBU
JetBlue's identity relies on playful geometry and a distinctive bright-blue palette that set it apart from legacy US carriers at launch. The rounded letterforms and clean tail-fin designs rotate through patterns inspired by different themes, keeping the brand feeling fresh. This modular approach makes JetBlue's visual system one of the most flexible in the industry.
View JetBlue logo details →Ireland · IATA: EI · ICAO: EIN
Aer Lingus' shamrock is one of aviation's most enduring national symbols, linking the carrier directly to Ireland's cultural identity. The teal-green hue — distinct from the more common dark greens — gives the mark a contemporary feel while honouring tradition. A 2019 rebrand sharpened the shamrock's geometry, making it crisper on high-resolution screens.
View Aer Lingus logo details →Turkey · IATA: TK · ICAO: THY
Turkish Airlines' emblem features a stylised wild goose within a red disc, echoing Turkey's national colours and migratory bird heritage. The goose represents endurance and long-haul capability — fitting for an airline that serves more countries than any other. The mark's circular frame gives it a medallion quality that translates well to premium cabin branding.
View Turkish Airlines logo details →United Arab Emirates · IATA: EY · ICAO: ETD
Etihad's contemporary wordmark uses a bespoke Arabic-Latin typeface that merges two scripts into a unified visual identity. The geometric facets in the tail livery draw on traditional Islamic tessellation, reflecting Abu Dhabi's cultural richness. Gold and deep espresso tones replace the blues that dominate most Gulf carriers, carving a distinct visual lane.
View Etihad Airways logo details →United States · IATA: WN · ICAO: SWA
Southwest Airlines' heart icon captures the warmth and hospitality at the core of its brand promise. Rendered in a tricolour of red, gold, and blue, the heart appears on fuselages, crew uniforms, and gate signage alike. Few airline logos communicate corporate culture as directly — Southwest literally wears its heart on its sleeve.
View Southwest Airlines logo details →Finland · IATA: AY · ICAO: FIN
Finnair's minimalist 'F' mark, set against a cool Nordic-blue field, embodies the Finnish design philosophy of 'less is more'. The letterform's rounded terminals soften what could be a rigid corporate initial, hinting at approachability. The airline's livery keeps the fuselage almost entirely white, letting the blue 'F' on the tail speak with quiet confidence.
View Finnair logo details →Qatar · IATA: QR · ICAO: QTR
Qatar Airways pairs a maroon Oryx silhouette with a bespoke wordmark to create a logo steeped in national symbolism. The Arabian Oryx — Qatar's national animal — represents resilience and grace in desert landscapes. Burgundy and silver tones give the identity a regal warmth that extends across cabin interiors, lounges, and sponsorship placements.
View Qatar Airways logo details →Japan · IATA: JL · ICAO: JAL
Japan Airlines' tsurumaru — a red crane within a circle — is rooted in Japanese folklore where cranes symbolise longevity and good fortune. The mark was retired briefly in 2011 but reinstated by popular demand, underscoring its deep emotional connection with passengers. Its clean circular geometry makes it one of the most balanced airline marks in existence.
View Japan Airlines logo details →Switzerland · IATA: LX · ICAO: SWR
SWISS places the white cross of the Swiss flag squarely on a red tail fin — an act of branding so direct that no additional symbol is needed. The national emblem doubles as a quality seal, evoking Swiss precision, reliability, and craftsmanship. The clean sans-serif wordmark beside it reinforces the carrier's no-nonsense European identity.
View Swiss International Air Lines logo details →Thailand · IATA: TG · ICAO: THA
Thai Airways' emblem transforms a stylised orchid into a flowing, almost flame-like shape rendered in royal purple and gold. These colours reference the Thai monarchy and the nation's spiritual traditions. The mark's organic curves contrast with the angular geometry common among Asian carriers, giving the brand a distinctly warm and approachable character.
View Thai Airways logo details →Malaysia · IATA: MH · ICAO: MAS
Malaysia Airlines' wau bulan — a traditional crescent-shaped kite — is a national folk symbol elevated to corporate icon status. The kite's sweeping tail captures the sensation of soaring through tropical skies. Red and blue tones anchor the mark in Malaysia's flag palette, while the form's asymmetry lends it a dynamic, hand-crafted quality.
View Malaysia Airlines logo details →Russia · IATA: SU · ICAO: AFL
Aeroflot's winged hammer-and-sickle motif is a rare surviving example of Soviet-era heraldry in mainstream commercial aviation. Though the airline has modernised extensively, the emblem endures as a link to the carrier's 1923 founding. A silver-and-blue refresh softened the symbol, repositioning it as a heritage mark rather than a political statement.
View Aeroflot logo details →Italy · IATA: AZ · ICAO: ITY
ITA Airways, successor to Alitalia, introduced a fresh identity built around a stylised 'A' rendered in azzurro — the blue of Italy's national sports teams. The mark breaks from Alitalia's green-red-white tradition, signalling a new chapter while remaining unmistakably Italian. Its clean geometry and digital-first design reflect the carrier's ambition to compete as a modern European airline.
View ITA Airways logo details →New Zealand · IATA: NZ · ICAO: ANZ
Air New Zealand's koru — a stylised unfurling fern frond — is drawn from Māori art and represents new life, growth, and renewal. The black-and-white palette gives the logo a striking graphic presence that stands out among colourful competitors. It is one of the few airline marks that functions as both a national symbol and a contemporary design icon.
View Air New Zealand logo details →Indonesia · IATA: GA · ICAO: GIA
Garuda Indonesia takes its name and emblem from the mythical eagle-like bird of Hindu-Buddhist tradition. The stylised Garuda spreads its wings in a symmetrical, heraldic pose that communicates authority and protection. Teal and gold dominate the palette, referencing Indonesia's tropical landscapes and the golden ornamentation found in Javanese art.
View Garuda Indonesia logo details →Portugal · IATA: TP · ICAO: TAP
TAP Air Portugal's logo uses the national green-and-red colour scheme in a clean, modernised wordmark that replaced the older globe emblem. The bold 'TAP' lettering is paired with a stylised Portuguese flag element, grounding the brand in national identity without resorting to complex imagery. Its simplicity ensures legibility across all formats, from app icons to aircraft tails.
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