Air freight and air cargo services in Dubai, UAEWhen it can't wait, it flies.
Airlift Logistics is an air freight and air cargo company in Dubai, UAE. We arrange import and export air freight through Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC): express and next-flight-out, consolidated, charter, temperature-controlled and dangerous goods, with customs clearance and one point of contact from pickup to delivery.
An air freight company in Dubai, in numbers
The figures that matter when you ship by air from Dubai.
- 140+Through our global agent network.
- 2DXB for frequency, DWC for large loads.
- 6,000L × W × H in cm ÷ 6,000, for most carriers.
- 9Handled under IATA DGR.
- Service
- Air freight forwarding for import and export air cargo from Dubai, UAE
- Options
- Express, next-flight-out, consolidated, full and split charter, temperature-controlled
- Airports
- Dubai International (DXB), Al Maktoum International (DWC)
- Documents
- Air waybill (AWB), commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin
- Billing
- Chargeable weight: the higher of actual and volumetric weight
- Rules
- IATA DGR for dangerous goods, IATA TCR for temperature-controlled cargo
Air freight services in Dubai
Air freight moves cargo by aircraft, and is usually the fastest international shipping mode. Airlift Logistics arranges import and export air cargo from Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC).
For shipments that cannot wait.
Shared space when cost matters more than speed.
Pickup, clearance and final delivery.
For oversized, high-value or urgent cargo.
Pharma, food and perishables.
IATA DGR-compliant hazardous cargo.
Chargeable weight calculator
Airlines bill on the higher of actual and volumetric weight. Check yours, then send it for a quote.
Volumetric weight here is length × width × height ÷ 6,000, used by most carriers. Your quote confirms the final figure.
Why choose this air freight forwarder
Declarations, duty assessment and approvals without outsourcing.
Invoices, HS codes and certificates reviewed before cargo moves.
Fuel, security and handling charges stated upfront.
JAFZA, DAFZA, RAKEZ and other UAE zones.
Cargo ready? Get it on a flight.
Send the route, weight and dimensions, and we will recommend a service level.
Express, consolidated or charter: which air service?
The right service depends on your deadline, cargo size and budget.
| EXPRESSExpress and NFO |
 CONSOLConsolidated |
 CHARTERAir charter |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Urgent shipments | Smaller, cost-sensitive volumes | Oversized, high-value or urgent cargo |
| Speed | Fastest scheduled option | Depends on the consolidation schedule | Planned around your deadline |
| Cost | Higher | Generally lower | Highest, for dedicated capacity |
| Air waybill | AWB | MAWB and HAWB | AWB and charter agreement |
| Ask about Express | Ask about Consolidated | Ask about Charter |
Air cargo that needs care
Large loads, cartons and vehicles, from our own photos.
Large wrapped cargo on airport equipmentPhoto: Airlift Logistics 
Large strapped cartonsPhoto: Airlift Logistics 
Sports car at a cargo terminalPhoto: Airlift Logistics
What goes into an air cargo price
Ask for each of these as a separate line, so quotes can be compared fairly.
- 01
Per chargeable kg, set by airline, lane and season.
- 02
Moves with jet fuel prices, and is often per kg.
- 03
Screening and security costs, per kg or per shipment.
- 04
AWB issue and any certificates your cargo needs.
- 05
Airport handling at origin and destination.
- 06
Customs clearance, pickup and final delivery.
Which cargo goes by air
What businesses usually send by air from Dubai, and what to have ready.
| Cargo | Usual service | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature-controlled | Temperature range, and EDE permit where required | |
| Priority, cold chain | Health or phytosanitary certificate | |
| Next-flight-out | Exact dimensions and a required-by time | |
| Express or priority | Declared value and insurance needs | |
| Consolidated | Packing list and HS codes | |
| DG air cargo | Safety data sheet and UN number |
Air cargo shipping in five steps
Origin, destination, dimensions, weight and timeline.
You send: dimensions and weightWe calculate chargeable weight and price it clearly.
You get: a quote with no hidden chargesWe verify paperwork, prepare the AWB and arrange collection.
We prepare: the air waybill (AWB)Export clearance is done, and cargo is booked on a suitable flight.
We book: the most suitable flightArrival handling, clearance, release and last-mile delivery.
You get: your cargo, delivered
Who uses our air freight
Temperature-controlled cargo, with EDE permits.
Just-in-time parts for production lines.
Cross-border fulfilment for online sellers.
Dubai businesses shipping a first order.
Regular air cargo lanes from Dubai
Dubai sits between Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Ask us about any lane you don't see here.
- China
- India
- USA
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Across the GCC
- UK
- Germany
- Kenya
See the busiest UAE trade lanes
Read: air cargo cost from Dubai to Europe Read: reduce chargeable weight on air cargo
The best air freight company in Dubai is the one that fits your cargo. Compare forwarders on experience with your cargo type and route, in-house customs clearance, and clear charges. For hazardous goods, ask for dangerous goods certificates. Airlift Logistics handles import and export air cargo from Dubai, with one point of contact throughout.
- Ask how fuel and security surcharges are shown.
- Check who handles customs clearance.
- Airlift Logistics is based in Dubai Airport Free Zone, next to DXB.
DXB suits frequent cargo, and DWC suits large or oversized loads. Dubai International (DXB) has high flight frequency for high-value, time-sensitive and perishable goods. Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) suits large-volume and oversized cargo where capacity matters more. Your forwarder normally selects the airport based on your lane, cargo and timeline.
- DXB sits next to Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA).
- DWC is at Dubai World Central.
- Airlift Logistics chooses the airport when planning your shipment.
Chargeable weight is the higher of actual and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is length × width × height in centimetres, divided by 6,000 for most carriers. A carton of 120 × 80 × 100 cm has a volumetric weight of 160 kg. If it weighs 100 kg, the airline bills on 160 kg.
- Use the calculator on this page for your own cargo.
- Multiply by the number of identical pieces.
- The 6,000 divisor equals about 167 kg per cubic metre.
Air cargo from Dubai has no single fixed price per kg. The cost depends on destination, airline, season, urgency, cargo type and chargeable weight. Fuel surcharges, airport security fees and handling charges also vary by lane. For a current price, send your route, weight, dimensions and required delivery date to get a specific quote.
- Read our Dubai to Europe air cargo cost guide.
- Consolidated services generally cost less than express.
- Dangerous goods usually carry extra charges.
Urgent air cargo can often leave Dubai the same or next day. Next-flight-out shipments can usually be arranged on most major routes, depending on cargo readiness, customs clearance and available space. Have your commercial invoice, packing list and exact dimensions ready before you call, because missing paperwork is a common cause of delay.
- Charters are an option when scheduled flights do not fit.
- Dangerous goods need extra checks before departure.
- Call +971 4 221 7007 for urgent shipments.
You need a commercial invoice, packing list and air waybill as a minimum. Depending on the cargo and destination, you may also need a certificate of origin, safety data sheet, phytosanitary certificate or pharmaceutical permit. Your forwarder confirms the complete list when booking, based on the exact goods you are shipping and their destination.
- Dubai Chambers issues certificates of origin.
- Pharmaceutical permits come from the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE).
- See our customs clearance service.
Yes, Airlift Logistics ships dangerous goods by air from Dubai. Shipments follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, covering documentation, packaging compliance and carrier approval. Some goods can only travel on cargo aircraft, and some cannot fly at all. Send your safety data sheet so the team can check your specific product and route first.
- Common examples are perfume, paint and lithium batteries.
- Section 14 of the data sheet shows transport information.
- See our dangerous goods handling service.
Often booked together
Dangerous Goods Handling
Certified handling for hazardous air cargo, in all 9 classes.
Customs Clearance
Experienced technical experts who help your goods clear quickly and stay compliant, from declaration to release.
Sea Freight
Regular, secure and economical sea freight through the world's major ports, from one container to full project cargo.
Air Freight is one part of what we do. Airlift Logistics is a shipping and logistics company in Dubai, with air cargo, sea freight, land transport, customs clearance and warehousing under one team.
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