Chinese air cargo transportation to Bahrain Airport

Which airports in China provide international cargo air services to Bahrain Airport?

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, Guangzhou) are operated by Gulf Air (GF), with GF124 flights four times a week and GF122 flights three times a week, transporting high-efficiency electronic products, cross-border e-commerce goods, etc. through the belly of Boeing 787-9 aircraft; Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) is operated by Hong Kong Huamin Airlines (LD) with LD123 all-cargo charter flights, two A330-200F aircraft per week, focusing on high-value cargo direct delivery; Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing) relies on Qatar Airways (QR) QR895 flight, with five B777F all-cargo flights per week transiting from Doha to Bahrain, suitable for bulk machinery parts transportation; Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) Hong Kong Huamin Airlines LD456 flight from Chengdu has two direct flights per week to Bahrain, with A330-200F aircraft serving electronic products and cross-border e-commerce goods. Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO, Zhengzhou) has five B747-8F all-cargo flights per week via Luxembourg Cargo (CV) to Bahrain, covering the logistics network in Europe and the Middle East.

Which airlines offer cargo services from China to Bahrain Airport?

Currently, the airlines providing cargo services from China to Bahrain Airport (BAH) mainly include Gulf Air (GF), Hong Kong Air Lines (LD), Etihad Airways (EY), Turkey Airlines (TK), UAE Airlines (EK), Qatar Airways (QR), and China Southern Airlines (CZ). Among them, Gulf Airlines flies directly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Guangzhou (CAN) to Bahrain, transporting electronic products, high-value goods, textiles, mechanical parts, and daily necessities through the belly of the aircraft with a frequency of 4 and 3 flights per week, respectively; Hong Kong Huamin Airlines flies directly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Bahrain with a charter service of 2 flights per week (LD123), focusing on high-efficiency goods such as electronic products and medical apparatus; Etihad Airways (EY647), Turkey Airlines (TK736), and UAE Airlines (EK383) respectively transit through Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and Dubai, carrying large machinery and equipment, automotive parts, chemicals, building materials, fresh food, perishable goods, and dangerous goods (advance declaration required) on a daily or weekly basis Qatar Airlines (QR861/QR1102) operates 6 flights per week from Guangzhou to Bahrain, mainly handling clothing, household goods, and e-commerce packages. China Southern Airlines (CZ) provides customized charter services, focusing on electronic products, precision instruments, and cross-border e-commerce cargo transportation. These services cover multiple major cities in China, meeting the transportation needs of different types of goods through various forms such as direct flight belly cabin, transit, and charter flights.

How long does it take for Chinese air cargo to arrive at Bahrain Airport?

The time difference for air cargo from China to Bahrain airport is quite large. The fastest can be 1.5-2 days (direct flights + fast customs clearance, such as Gulf Air's belly cargo transportation from Guangzhou/Shanghai to Bahrain), and the slowest may exceed 7 days (long delays for transit flights + complex cargo customs clearance, such as special cargo involving dangerous goods or additional document review through European hubs). The transportation time is mainly affected by flight type (direct flights/transit), departure city (mainly Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, etc.), customs clearance efficiency (1-3 days for general cargo, 2-5 days for special cargo), and holiday peak season. By integrating transportation and customs clearance processes through freight forwarders, the time can be further optimized. It is recommended to consult airlines or agents in advance according to the type of cargo to obtain accurate solutions.

I. Direct flight time

Direct flights are the most efficient choice in air transportation, and their transportation time mainly depends on the straight-line distance between the departure city and the destination.

II. Transfer flight time

The transit time usually depends on the interval of connecting flights, which are connected through Middle Eastern or European hubs and are suitable for cities without direct flights.

III. Customs clearance time

Bahrain customs clearance process usually takes 1-3 days, depending on the type of goods and the preparation of documents.

General goods : such as textiles, daily necessities, etc., if the documents are complete (certificate of origin, commercial invoice), customs clearance can be completed within 1 day.

Special goods : Cosmetics and drugs need to provide additional ingredient reports and import licenses, and the customs clearance time is extended to 2-3 days; dangerous goods need to submit MSDS documents in advance, and the review cycle is increased by 1-2 days.

IV. Impact of special circumstances

Holidays and peak season : Islamic holidays (such as Eid al-Fitr) and freight peak season from November to January of the following year, customs clearance time may be extended by 1-2 days, it is recommended to book a cabin 2 weeks in advance.

Special cargo handling : Fresh food needs to be reserved for temperature control cabins 48 hours in advance, and live products need to reduce customs clearance risks through the double clearance tax special line (such as the Yuefan supply chain), and the overall time limit is increased by 1-2 days.

V. Freight forwarding services

Door-to-door service : integrated transportation, customs declaration, customs clearance, the whole process can be shortened to 5-8 days (including domestic pickup and Bahrain delivery).

Charter customization : for emergency goods, agents can coordinate charter services, the fastest to achieve within 2 days.

Accelerated customs clearance : Agents use local resources to reduce the risk of customs clearance delays through committal hearings.

Summary

The fastest time : direct flight (10 hours) + fast customs clearance (8 hours), about 1.5-2 days.

The slowest case : transit long delay + complex goods clearance, may exceed 7 days.

What are the cargo charter flights from China to Bahrain Airport?

Cargo charter flights from China to Bahrain Airport are mainly provided by Hong Kong Huamin Airlines, Gulf Airlines, Turkey Airlines, and Qatar Airlines. Among them, Hong Kong Huamin Airlines' LD123 flight operates 1-2 times a week, using Airbus A330-200F cargo planes to fly directly from Hong Kong to Bahrain, transporting high-efficiency goods such as electronic products and medical apparatus. Gulf Airlines' GF124 flight operates 4 times a week, flying directly from Shanghai Pudong to Bahrain, transporting electronic products, high-value goods, and general merchandise in the belly, with a direct flight time of about 10 hours. Turkey Airlines' TK736 flight operates 5 times a week, transiting through Istanbul, transporting chemicals, building materials, and large cargo. Qatar Airlines' QR861/QR1102 flights operate 6 times a week, transiting through Doha, accepting clothing and household goods And the e-commerce package, the total time is about 11 hours and 20 minutes.

How much is the air freight price from China to Bahrain Airport per kilogram?

The price of kilograms for air freight from China to Bahrain Airport varies depending on the route, airline, and cargo volume. For direct flights, Hong Kong Huamin Airlines (HKG → BAH) starts at 30 yuan/kg for 100kg + and can be reduced to 24 yuan/kg for 1000kg +. Gulf Airlines (PVG → BAH) has a corresponding price of 28 yuan to 22 yuan. For transit routes, Qatar Airlines (CAN → BAH) charges 25 yuan for 100kg + and as low as 19 yuan for 1000kg +. Turkey Airlines (HKG → BAH) drops from 24 yuan to 18 yuan. Hainan Airlines (CAN → BAH) has significant price advantages for charter services, with only 12 yuan for 100kg + and as low as 9 yuan for 1000kg +. The overall price decreases layer by layer with the increase of cargo volume. Direct flights have faster delivery time but higher unit prices, while transit plans have lower prices but longer time consumption. It should be noted that prices may increase by 10% -20% during peak season, and additional fees (such as customs clearance fees, tariffs) and special cargo handling fees need to be calculated separately.

Price description

Direct and transit differences : Direct routes (such as Hong Kong Air China, Gulf Air) are more expensive but faster, and transit routes (such as Qatar Airlines, Turkey Airlines) are cheaper but take longer.

Weight discount : With the increase of cargo volume, the unit price gradually decreases, and the price of goods above 1000kg can be as low as 16-28 yuan/kg, depending on the airline and route.

Additional fees : Some quotes include fuel surcharges and customs clearance fees, but airline quotes usually only include basic freight, and additional customs clearance fees (about 100-300 yuan/ticket) and possible tariffs need to be paid.

Seasonal fluctuations : freight prices may increase by 10% -20% during the peak season from November to January of the following year. It is recommended to book the cabin 2 weeks in advance.

Type of goods : High value goods (e.g. electronics), dangerous goods or perishable goods may require additional handling fees.