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3–7 Days Door-to-Door  ·  Pakistan Export & Import

Air Freight
Pakistan
to the World.

Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad to UAE, UK, Germany, Malaysia, and 60+ destinations. Perishable cargo specialists — mangoes, kinnow, herbs, medical. 3–7 day delivery. PIA, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Cargo.

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3–7
Days Door-to-Door
60+
Destinations
6
Cargo Airlines
24hr
Rate Response
Karachi (KHI)Lahore (LHE)Islamabad (ISB) Dubai (DXB)Heathrow (LHR)Frankfurt (FRA) Singapore (SIN)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Riyadh (RUH) Fresh Produce · Mangoes · Kinnow · Medical Cargo · High-Value Goods · Urgent Shipments Karachi (KHI)Lahore (LHE)Dubai (DXB)
When to Choose Air Freight

Air vs Sea — Know Which to Use

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Always Air
Fresh & Perishable Cargo

Mangoes, Kinnow, fresh vegetables, herbs, cut flowers. Cannot wait 10–25 days on a ship. Air is the only option — expect $2.50–4.50/kg chargeable weight.

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Usually Air
Medical & Pharmaceutical

CeraVe, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics samples. High value-to-weight ratio makes air freight practical. Customs clearance simpler for personal imports under certain thresholds.

Consider Air
Urgent & Time-Sensitive

Trade fair samples, urgent spare parts, fashion season deadlines. When the cost of delay exceeds the premium of air freight, choose air. Calculate: (sea rate savings) vs (cost of delay + market loss).

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Often Air
High-Value Low-Weight

Gemstones, luxury goods, electronics, precision instruments. When cargo value is high and weight is low, air insurance and security justify the premium. Reduced theft and damage risk.

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Usually Sea
Bulk Commodities

Rice, spices, dry fruits in bulk, salt — always sea freight. The weight/value ratio makes air uneconomical. A 25 MT rice order would cost $62,000+ by air vs $950 by sea. Always ship bulk by container.

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Key Concept
Chargeable Weight

Air freight is priced on "chargeable weight" = the higher of actual weight vs volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000). A large light box may cost more than a dense small one. Use our calculator below.

Chargeable Weight Calculator

Calculate Your Air Freight Cost

Enter your cargo dimensions and weight. We calculate chargeable weight and give you an indicative rate range.

Step 1 — Cargo Dimensions
Volumetric Wt
16.0 kg
Actual Wt
10.0 kg
Chargeable Wt
16.0 kg
Rate Estimate
$45–58
Volumetric weight (16.0 kg) is higher than actual weight — you pay per volumetric kg.
Pakistan Air Cargo Carriers

Airlines We Work With

PIA Cargo (Pakistan Int'l Airlines)
Hub: Karachi (KHI) · Lahore (LHE) · Islamabad (ISB)
Direct flights: Dubai, Manchester, Heathrow, Toronto, New York, Birmingham, Barcelona. Best choice for Pakistan exports — lowest rates on direct routes. Also carries fresh Pakistani produce on belly cargo.
3–7 days via hub · Direct or 1 stop
Emirates SkyCargo
Hub: Dubai (DXB) · Code: EK
World's largest air cargo airline. Connects Karachi and Lahore via Dubai hub to 150+ destinations globally. Premium service, excellent cold chain for perishables. Slightly higher rates but most reliable for sensitive cargo.
3–5 days via Dubai · Best for Europe + Americas
Qatar Airways Cargo
Hub: Doha (DOH) · Code: QR
Second largest Middle East carrier. Excellent cold chain QR Fresh division for perishables. Via Doha to 60+ cargo destinations. Competitive pricing for Pakistan–Europe and Pakistan–Americas routes.
3–6 days via Doha · QR Fresh for perishables
Turkish Cargo (Turkish Airlines)
Hub: Istanbul (IST) · Code: TK
Massive cargo network via Istanbul. Very competitive rates to Europe (Germany, UK, Netherlands). Good for spices, dry fruits, textiles. Also serves Central Asia and Africa routes well. Strong cold chain.
4–7 days via Istanbul · Best Europe rates
Air Arabia / Fly Dubai Cargo
Hub: Sharjah (SHJ) / Dubai (DXB)
Low-cost carriers for Gulf region. Excellent for Karachi–UAE, Karachi–Saudi routes. Budget option for non-perishable cargo. Medical supplies, electronics, personal imports best suited.
1–2 days to Gulf · Best value Gulf routes
Lufthansa Cargo
Hub: Frankfurt (FRA) · Code: LH
Premium German carrier with Cold Chain excellence. Best for pharmaceutical cargo and high-value goods to Germany, EU, and USA via FRA hub. GDP-compliant cold chain for medical exports from Pakistan.
4–6 days via Frankfurt · GDP cold chain
Perishable Cargo Specialists

Fresh Produce Export Guide

Pakistan is one of the world's top fresh produce exporters. Kinnow and mangoes are globally famous. Here is everything you need to know about getting fresh Pakistani produce to international markets.

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Kinnow Oranges — Season: December to March
Origin Airport
Lahore (LHE) / Islamabad (ISB)
Temperature
+5°C to +8°C (active reefer)
Shelf Life
60–90 days at correct temp
Required Docs
Phytosanitary + CoO + Invoice
Key markets: UK South Asian diaspora, UAE, Saudi, Malaysia. Emirates SkyCargo and PIA operate regular chilled belly cargo on these routes. Rate: ~$1.20–1.80/kg (incl. pack + cold handling). Min load: 500kg recommended for viability.
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Mangoes (Chaunsa / Sindhri / Anwar Ratol) — Season: May to August
Origin Airport
Karachi (KHI) / Lahore (LHE)
Temperature
+10°C to +13°C
Shelf Life
14–21 days at correct temp
Pre-treatment
Hot water treatment (HWT) for EU
Pakistan mango season is peak air cargo season. Book space 4–6 weeks in advance — aircraft fill up quickly. HWT (hot water treatment at 46.1°C for 90 min) required for EU and UK export. Rate: ~$2.50–4.00/kg during peak season. Use dedicated mango packaging (ventilated cartons 4kg / 6kg).
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Fresh Herbs — Year Round (Coriander, Mint, Fenugreek)
Origin
Lahore (LHE) · Karachi (KHI)
Temperature
+2°C to +4°C
Shelf Life
5–10 days — very perishable
Main Market
UK ethnic supermarkets / Gulf
Highly perishable — must be on aircraft within 24 hours of harvest. UK South Asian grocery market (Tesco, Morrisons ethnic range, local grocers) buys weekly. Very specific packaging: must be in ventilated polybags, pre-cooled, well hydrated. Book PIA direct Lahore–Manchester for best transit time.
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