Air freight from the UK
Ship urgent cargo by air with one coordinator. We plan the route, book space, prepare documents, clear customs, and deliver. You get a clear quote and tracked milestones.
- Express and deferred air freight options
- Airport to door and door to door service
- Export packing and crating when needed
- UK customs clearance and import support
- Commercial cargo and personal effects accepted
When air freight makes sense
- You need delivery in days not weeks
- You ship high value items with tight deadlines
- You want a split shipment and ship essentials first
- You ship samples, spares, medical or event cargo
Air freight services we provide
Door to door air freight
We collect in the UK. Then we export clear and fly the shipment. After arrival we coordinate clearance and final delivery.
Airport to door
You deliver to the airport or our handling point. We handle uplift and documents. Then we deliver after arrival.
Express and deferred
Express fits time critical cargo. Deferred fits cost control. We propose both when possible so you can choose.
How air freight is charged
Airlines charge by chargeable weight. That means actual weight or volumetric weight whichever is higher.
- Volumetric weight uses the standard air factor for cm based measurements
- We confirm chargeable weight after we check dimensions and packing method
- Crating can increase volume but improves protection
Volumetric weight quick table
| Unit | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cm | (L × W × H) ÷ 6000 | 100 × 60 × 50 ÷ 6000 = 50 kg |
| inches | (L × W × H) ÷ 366 | 40 × 24 × 20 ÷ 366 = 52.5 kg |
If volumetric is higher than actual, airlines charge the volumetric weight. For fragile items, crating may increase volumetric weight but protects the cargo.
Air freight volumetric calculator
Use this tool to estimate volumetric and chargeable weight. Final chargeable weight is confirmed after packing and measurement.
Transit times and pricing guide
These ranges help with planning. Final prices depend on chargeable weight, route, season, and services needed.
| Service | Typical shipment | Typical transit | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight express | 10 to 300 kg | 1 to 3 days airport to airport | Quoted per kg |
| Air freight deferred | 10 to 500 kg | 3 to 7 days airport to airport | Quoted per kg |
| Door to door air freight | 10 to 500 kg | 3 to 10 days lane dependent | Quoted all in |
| Split shipment | Essentials first | Air now and sea later | Best value overall |
Documents we usually need
- Commercial invoice or valuation
- Packing list with weights and dimensions
- Shipper and receiver details
- UK EORI for business exports when required
- Import tax ID for the destination when required
We prepare
- Air waybill and carrier instructions
- Export entry where required
- Customs clearance coordination and delivery booking
- Insurance certificate on request
Dangerous goods and restrictions
Air freight has strict rules for batteries, aerosols, and chemicals. We can support DG when approvals and paperwork are in place.
- MSDS required for many DG shipments
- DG packing and labels must match airline rules
- Some items are prohibited by air on certain lanes
“We shipped urgent spares by air. Pickup was same day and delivery was on time. Communication stayed clear.” Business customer
Frequently asked questions
How fast is air freight from the UK
Many lanes move in 1 to 7 days. Door to door often takes 3 to 10 days once handling and customs are included.
How do you calculate chargeable weight
We compare actual weight with volumetric weight. Then we charge the higher figure. Send dimensions and weights so we can confirm it before booking.
Can you collect anywhere in the UK
Yes. We can collect nationwide. We can also accept depot drop off.
Do you handle customs clearance
Yes. We support UK export and we can coordinate clearance at destination through our network. For UK import support use our customs service page.
Can you ship personal effects by air
Yes. This suits essentials and unaccompanied baggage. For larger volumes we often recommend sea freight and a split shipment.
Do you offer packing and crating
Yes. We provide export packing and we can arrange ISPM-15 crating. This helps with fragile cargo and high value items.
Ready to ship by air
Send the route, cargo details, and ready date. We will reply with options and a clear quote.
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