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Importing Flights from Other Apps

Transfer your complete flight history to SkyJourney in minutes by importing from other flight tracking apps.

Supported Sources​

SkyJourney can import flights from these sources (the option labels shown in the app are in parentheses):

  • Flighty - CSV with 33 columns, detailed flight data
  • FlightRadar24 (Flightradar24) - CSV with 17+ columns using ICAO codes
  • JetLovers - CSV with 13 columns using IATA codes
  • OpenFlights - CSV with 18 columns using IATA codes
  • App In The Air (App In The Air) - Text file with semicolon-separated values
  • byAir - CSV export from byAir
  • FlightMemory - PDF export from FlightMemory.com
  • SkyJourney Export - CSV exported from SkyJourney (the "custom" format)

Import Process Overview​

1. Export from Source App​

Each app has its own export process:

  • Usually found in Settings or Account
  • Exports to CSV (comma-separated values)
  • Sent via email or saved to files
  • See specific guides for detailed steps

2. Get the CSV File​

  • Download to your computer
  • Or transfer from mobile device
  • Keep the file accessible for upload

3. Import to SkyJourney​

  1. Go to Flights → Add Flight
  2. Click Import
  3. Select your source app from the dropdown
  4. Upload the CSV file
  5. Wait for processing

4. Review Import Results​

After processing:

  • See count of flights to be imported
  • Review any errors or warnings
  • Check a sample of the data
  • Confirm the import

5. Flights Added​

  • All valid flights are added to your account
  • Statistics are recalculated
  • Achievements may be unlocked
  • Map is updated with new routes

What Data Is Imported​

Depending on the source:

  • ✅ Flight number
  • ✅ Departure and arrival airports
  • ✅ Flight dates and times
  • ✅ Airline
  • ✅ Aircraft type (if available)
  • ✅ Seat information (if available)
  • ✅ Flight class (if available)
  • ✅ Notes (if available)

Import Limitations​

File Size​

  • CSV and text files: maximum 2MB per file
  • PDF files (FlightMemory): maximum 15MB per file
  • For larger histories, split into multiple files

Processing Time​

  • Small imports (under 100 flights): Seconds
  • Medium imports (100-500 flights): ~1 minute
  • Large imports (500+ flights): A few minutes

Duplicate Detection​

SkyJourney attempts to prevent duplicates:

  • Checks flight number + date + route
  • Warns if potential duplicates found
  • You can choose to skip or import anyway

Best Practices​

Successful Imports
  • Start with recent data - Test with a small export first
  • Check CSV format - Open in Excel/Google Sheets to verify
  • Backup source - Keep original data until verified
  • Review results - Check a few flights after import
  • Clean up - Delete any duplicates or errors

Troubleshooting Imports​

Common Issues​

Format Not Recognized

  • Ensure you selected the correct source app
  • Verify the CSV hasn't been modified
  • Try exporting again from source

Missing Data

  • Some apps export limited information
  • You can edit flights after import to add details

Encoding Errors

  • Special characters may not import correctly
  • Usually affects airport names or notes
  • Can be manually fixed after import

Failed Import

  • File may be corrupted
  • CSV might not match expected format
  • Try exporting again

After Importing​

Once flights are imported:

  1. Verify Accuracy

    • Spot-check random flights
    • Look for obviously wrong data
    • Fix any errors found

  2. Enhance Data

    • Add missing seat numbers
    • Fill in flight classes
    • Add personal notes
    • Upload boarding pass photos

  3. Clean Up

    • Remove duplicate flights
    • Delete test entries
    • Correct incorrect data

  4. Explore Statistics

    • Check your updated stats
    • View new achievements
    • Explore the enhanced map

Import-Specific Guides​

Choose your source app for detailed instructions:

SkyJourney CSV Format​

The SkyJourney Export source uses the same CSV format SkyJourney produces when you export your flights. If you build your own file, match these columns:

uuid,flight_number,scheduled_departure_time,scheduled_arrival_time,revised_departure_time,revised_arrival_time,distance,duration_minutes,co2_emissions,seat,notes,travel_reason,class,raw_tail_number,price,departure_airport,arrival_airport,aircraft,airline,airline_icao
550e8400-...,QF400,2024-09-24 01:00:00,2024-09-24 02:10:00,2024-09-24 01:05:00,2024-09-24 02:15:00,705,70,113,23A,,leisure,economy,,350,YMML,YSSY,B738,Qantas,QFA

The easiest way to get a valid template is to export your existing flights first (Premium), then edit that file.

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