Standard air freight
Best-value consolidated air cargo on scheduled services.
Air cargo
Air freight from Dubai to the UK
When the delivery date matters more than the rate: daily lift out of Dubai to the UK's main cargo airports.
Dubai → UK corridor specialistsSea, air, LCL & FCLCustoms documentation handledNamed coordinator per shipment
Air freight from Dubai to the UK moves cargo in days rather than weeks, departing DXB or DWC for Heathrow, Manchester or East Midlands. It is charged on chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight — and suits urgent, high-value or low-volume consignments.
What our air freight service covers
Express air freight
Priority uplift on the next available flight for time-critical cargo.
Charter
Full or part charter for outsized, project or emergency shipments.
Airport handling
Screening, build-up, ULD loading and export clearance at Dubai.
Dangerous goods
IATA-compliant DG handling and documentation TO CONFIRM: DG categories accepted.
UK clearance & delivery
Import entry, duty and VAT, airport release and delivery to your address.
How an air shipment runs
- Rate and routingWe quote chargeable weight, route and the earliest realistic uplift.
- CollectionCargo is collected in the UAE, weighed, measured and labelled.
- Screening and build-upSecurity screening and palletisation at the Dubai cargo terminal.
- FlightAir waybill issued and the flight number shared for tracking.
- UK importCustoms entry filed on arrival, duty and import VAT settled.
- DeliveryDirect delivery from the airport to your UK address.
Airports and transit time
Departures run from Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). Main UK arrival points are Heathrow (LHR), Manchester (MAN) and East Midlands (EMA), with Stansted (STN) and Glasgow (GLA) used for specific routings.
Indicative airport-to-airport transit is TO CONFIRM: air transit days, with door-to-door typically TO CONFIRM: door-to-door air days once collection, screening and UK clearance are counted.
What sets your air freight rate
- Chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (L × W × H ÷ 6000)
- Service level: standard consolidation, priority or next-flight-out
- Cargo type: general, dangerous goods, temperature-controlled or valuable
- Airport of arrival and onward delivery distance
- Fuel and security surcharges applied by the carrier
Air freight suits you if
- You have a fixed deadline or a stock-out to cover
- The cargo is compact, high-value or perishable
- The cost of delay is higher than the cost of freight
- You need spares, samples or launch stock in the UK quickly
Air freight chargeable weight calculator
Airlines bill on whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight. Enter your carton dimensions to see which applies.
Indicative only. Your final airline rating may differ — we confirm it on every quote.
Frequently asked questions
How is air freight priced?
On chargeable weight: the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. Use the calculator above, or read chargeable weight explained.
How fast is air freight from Dubai to the UK?
Typically TO CONFIRM: air transit days airport to airport, and TO CONFIRM: door-to-door air days door to door.
Can you ship batteries or aerosols?
Some dangerous goods can move by air under IATA rules with the correct declaration and packing. Tell us the UN number and we will confirm TO CONFIRM: DG categories accepted.
Ready to move cargo from Dubai to the UK?
Send us your cargo details and we will come back with a clear, itemised Dubai to UK quote.
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