Air Freight from China to Middle East
Standard and express air freight from mainland China and Hong Kong to all major Middle East gateways.
What's included
- Receiving at the Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Yiwu warehouse (Yiwu adds about
$0.17/kg) - Export customs in China, air freight and fuel surcharges
- Import clearance in the UAE with customs duty and VAT paid
- One delivery to your address, ground floor, single attempt
- Optional cargo insurance at
3%of declared value, loss cover, general goods only - Optional general-trade declaration in your company name
How it works
- You send dimensions, weight, HS codes, and pickup address.
- We confirm the rate within
4 hours. - You confirm; we book and pick up next day.
- Cargo flies on the next direct flight, typically
2-4 daysafter pickup. - AWB tracking is live; you see departure, transit, and arrival times.
- On arrival the partner clears customs on the consolidated shipment and delivers within
1-3 days.
Pricing
All-in rates per chargeable kilogram to Dubai, Sharjah and Amazon FBA, September 2026. Other emirates about 5 percent more, 7-10 days. Saudi Arabia estimated at plus 12 percent.
| Weight band | General goods | Branded, CCTV, medical | Cosmetics, food, batteries | Door to door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parcels under 16 kg | $17 + $8.30/kg | $18 + $10/kg | $20 + $11.70/kg | 6-9 days |
| 16 to 99 kg | $6.34/kg | $6.84/kg | $8.00/kg | 6-9 days |
| 100 kg and up | $6.00/kg | $6.50/kg | $7.67/kg | 6-9 days |
What you get
- Master and house AWB issued within
24 hoursof pickup - Live tracking by AWB number
- Predictable transit on weekly schedules
- Single invoice combining freight, customs, and last-mile
- Dedicated handling for batteries, dangerous goods, and oversize where supported
When to use this vs. alternatives
Use air for shipments under ~150 kg, for high-value-to-weight cargo (electronics, watches, fashion samples), and for restocks where being out of stock costs more than the freight premium. Use express only when transit matters more than cost or when sea space is unavailable during peak. For everything else, sea freight is a fraction of the per-kg cost. For sample shipments below 30 kg, integrator courier (DHL, FedEx) door-to-door is usually faster and easier than booked air freight.
Frequently asked questions
How is chargeable weight calculated? +
5,000. Minimum 1 kg. Parcels under 16 kg are priced as first kilogram plus each additional kilogram; from 16 kg a flat rate per kg applies, from 100 kg a lower one.What does the price include? +
What are the current rates? +
$17 for the first kg and $8.30 for each additional kg under 16 kg, $6.34 per kg from 16 kg, $6.00 per kg from 100 kg. Branded, CCTV and medical from $6.50 per kg at 100 kg; cosmetics, food, power banks and batteries from $7.67. Other emirates cost about 5 percent more. Updated September 2026.When is air worth it over sea? +
150 kg air is usually cheaper than sea, because sea bills a 1 CBM minimum. Above that, sea wins on cost and air wins on time: 6-10 days against 35-45.What about lithium batteries and power banks? +
100 Wh with UN3481 marking ship as general goods in neutral packaging. Power banks and pure batteries ship at the battery rate: each item insulated and separated, cartons up to 20 kg. Pure liquids and single items over 10 kg are quoted case by case.Do you offer express? +
6-9 days to Dubai and Sharjah, 7-10 days to the other emirates. Faster courier options are quoted on request.Ready to ship from China to the UAE or KSA?
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