Type library — Regional narrowbody freighter
Airbus A321P2F charter capacity
The A321P2F brings Airbus operators into the narrowbody freighter market: full containerisation on both decks, fly-by-wire commonality and the volume density e-commerce needs. The operator base is growing fast as more conversions deliver.
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In short
The Airbus A321P2F is the A320-family freighter conversion: approx. 27 tonnes payload, 14 main-deck positions plus containerised lower deck, over roughly 3,500 km. It offers more usable volume than a 737-800BCF and suits regional e-commerce, express and perishables. CCN sources A321P2F charter and ACMI capacity from multiple operators — we are a broker, not an operator.
Planning figures
Airbus A321P2F
- Max payload
- ≈ 27,000 kg
- Range with typical load
- ≈ 3,500 km
- Main deck volume
- ≈ 210 m³ (14 positions)
- Lower deck
- Containerised (10 LD3-45 positions)
- Cruise
- Mach 0.78
Requirement enquiry
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Route, ready date and payload are enough for us to start checking operators.
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Typical missions
- Regional e-commerce line-haul with containerised transfer bags
- Express networks needing lower-deck ULD compatibility
- Perishables and pharma on short to medium sectors
- ACMI programmes for integrators replacing ageing 737 Classics
Where this type is the wrong tool
- Smaller operator base than the 737 freighter fleet
- Sector length limited to roughly 3.5 hours block time
- Conversion supply is constrained — book programme capacity early
Cost
What an A321P2F costs to charter
The A321P2F is quoted in the narrowbody band of roughly 5,800 to 7,900 USD per block hour. Its container-capable lower deck means more of the aircraft is usable on mixed loads, which lowers the cost per position rather than the cost per hour.
As a young conversion it burns less fuel than older narrowbody freighters, and on sectors above two hours that difference shows up in the quote rather than only in the operator's accounts.
- Block hours, with fuel a larger share than on older narrowbodies
- Use of both main and lower deck on mixed consignments
- Positioning from the operator's base to your origin
- European airport charges and evening slot availability
Questions
Questions on this type
See all questionsPassenger-to-Freighter: a converted passenger airframe with reinforced floor, main-deck cargo door and Class E cargo compartment. The A321P2F keeps containerised lower holds, which the 737 conversions do not.
Around 210 m³ on the main deck (14 positions) plus a containerised lower deck — the highest usable volume of any narrowbody freighter, which matters for light, bulky e-commerce.
Yes — several lessors and operators place A321P2F on multi-month ACMI. Availability is tighter than 737-800BCF; for programme starts we secure tails months ahead.
Other freighter types
Need this type — or not sure yet?
Send us the requirement — no account needed. We check which operators can release this type on your routing and come back with priced options, usually within 60 minutes.
All figures are indicative planning values. Payload, range and door dimensions vary by variant, tail and operator. Every mission is subject to availability, permits and operator acceptance.