The latest and most comprehensive information on air freight from China to Nigeria in 2025

Air freight of goods from China to Nigeria involves multiple airports in China and Nigeria, and there are multiple airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines. The delivery time is 3 - 10 days. There are various charter services. The price is affected by multiple factors.

Airport for air cargo service from China to Nigeria

There are many airports in China that provide air cargo services to Nigeria. The main departure airports include Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, etc.

The main airports in Nigeria for receiving Chinese goods by air are as follows:

Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos: Located in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, Nigeria, it is the busiest airport in Nigeria and one of the country's main aviation hubs. Many airlines have cargo flights from China to the airport directly or via transit, such as Emirates Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. Air freight lines departing from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other places are relatively common, and can receive various types of goods such as general goods and sensitive goods.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport: The capital airport of Nigeria and one of the country's important international airports. It connects many countries and regions in the world. Many airlines have opened routes from China to Abuja, such as Sichuan Airlines and Egypt Air. Goods can be shipped from Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Abuja by flights of these airlines.

Kano International Airport: Located in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, it is a key airport connecting northern Nigeria. Although its freight volume may be relatively small compared to the airports in Lagos and Abuja, there are also some international airlines that stop here to receive air cargo from China.

Port Harcourt International Airport: The airport is located in Port Harcourt, a major oil industry city in southern Nigeria. Some airlines provide air freight services from China to Port Harcourt, mainly transporting oil-related equipment, supplies and other commercial goods. For example, Guangdong Land, Sea and Air Logistics Group Co., Ltd. provides air freight services from Guangzhou to Port Harcourt, which are carried by Lufthansa Airlines of Germany.

China → Nigeria Air Freight Flight Information Sheet

Departure Airport Name	City	Flight number	Class Schedule	Destination Airport
CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport	Guangzhou	QR-157	D1/6	LOS Lagos
		MS-077	Daily	LOS Lagos
		ET-071	D2/4/6/7	LOS Lagos
		WB-459	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LOS Lagos
		SV-065	2/4/6/7	KAN Kano
		MS-077	Daily	ABV Abuja
		WB-459	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	ABV Abuja
SZX Shenzhen Baoan International Airport	Shenzhen	TK-235	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LOS Lagos
HKG Hong Kong International Airport	Hong Kong	QR-157	1/3/4/5/6/7	LOS Lagos
		ET-071	D124567	LOS Lagos
		EK-176	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LOS Lagos
		ET-071	D124567	ABV Abuja
		ET-071	D124567	KAN Kano
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport	Shanghai	ET-071	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LOS Lagos
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport	Shanghai	ET-071	1/2/3/4/5/6/7	ABV Abuja
EHU Ezhou Huahu Airport	Ezhou (Hubei)	ET-071	4/7	LOS Lagos
		ET-071	4/7	ABV Abuja
		ET-071	4/7	ENU Enugu
CSX Changsha Huanghua International Airport	Changsha	ET-071	2/3/5	LOS Lagos
		ET-071	2/3/5	ABV Abuja
		ET-071	2/3/5	ENU Enugu

Table description:

Departure airport name:Major domestic airports (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ezhou, Changsha).
City: The city where the airport is located, which is convenient for filtering by region.
Flight Number: Airline and Flight Code (e.g. ET-071 = Ethiopian Airlines).
Schedule: Flight operation days (D1=Monday, D2=Tuesday, etc.; "Daily"=daily flights).
Destination airport: Three major airports in Nigeria (LOS Lagos, ABV Abuja, KAN Kano, ENU Enugu).

Airlines for Air Freight Services from China to Nigeria

Here are some airlines that offer air freight services for goods from China to Nigeria:

Ethiopian Airlines (ET): There are flights in Hong Kong. There are flights every Tuesday and Saturday, with a transfer in Addis Ababa. It takes 3 - 4 days to reach Lagos, Nigeria. The B767F all - cargo aircraft is used for flights, with a load capacity of 120 tons. Large cargo can be accepted.
Emirates Airlines (EK): Flights depart daily from Hong Kong, transit in Dubai, and arrive in Lagos in 2 - 3 days. The B767F all - cargo aircraft is used with a capacity of 120 tons and can handle large cargo.
British Airways (BA): Daily flights from Hong Kong, transit in London, 2 - 3 days to Lagos, using B767F all - cargo aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
Air France (AF): Also departing from Hong Kong, daily flights, transit in Paris, 2 - 3 days to Lagos, using B767F all - cargo aircraft, with a capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
Saudi Airlines (SV): There are daily flights from Hong Kong to Lagos, with a transfer in Riyadh. The flight takes 3 - 4 days and uses a B767F all - cargo aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons. Large cargo is acceptable.
Kenya Airways (KQ): Departing from Hong Kong, daily flights, transit in Kenya, 3 - 4 days to Lagos, using B767F all - cargo aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
Egypt Air (MS): Departing from Hong Kong, daily flights, transit in Cairo, 2 - 3 days to Lagos, using B767F all - cargo aircraft, with a load capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
Turkish Airlines (TK): There are flights from Hong Kong, daily flights, transit in Turkey, arriving in Lagos in 2 - 3 days, using B767F all - cargo aircraft with a capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
Qatar Airways (QR): Departing from Hong Kong, daily flights, transit in Doha, 3 - 4 days to Lagos, using B767F all - cargo aircraft, with a capacity of 120 tons, can accept large cargo.
South African Airways (SA): Daily flights from Hong Kong, transit in Johannesburg, 3 - 4 days to Lagos, using B747 passenger and cargo aircraft, with a capacity of 30 tons, can accept large cargo.
Here is a more comprehensive list of cargo airlines flying from China to Nigeria, including more airlines and detailed route information:

Airlines	Flight number
Qatar Airways Cargo	QR-157/QR-891
Emirates SkyCargo	EK-176/EK-992
Turkish Airlines Cargo	TK-235/TK-647
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071/ET-873
Egypt Air Cargo	MS-077/MS-199
Kenya Air Cargo	KQ - 886 / KQ - 212
RwandAir Cargo	WB-459/WB-311
Saudi Airlines Cargo	SV-065/SV-187
Moroccan Air Cargo	AT-755/AT-699
Lufthansa Cargo	LH-827/LH-499
Air France Cargo	AF-677/AF-399
KLM Cargo	KL-899/KL-711
Air China Cargo	CA-1043/CA-2099
China Southern Airlines Cargo	CZ-6033/CZ-819
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-511/ET-623
Turkish Airlines Cargo	TK-511/TK-723
Qatar Airways Cargo	QR-811/QR-923

Cargo Restrictions: We can handle general goods and sensitive goods (such as powder, liquid, pure battery, etc.), but we prohibit the transportation of dangerous goods such as flammable, explosive, corrosive and radioactive materials.
Documentation requirements:Must provide: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L), Import License (Naira 20 declaration required for some goods).
Insurance and tariffs: It is recommended to purchase freight insurance (such as CIC terms). Nigerian tariff rates fluctuate according to HS codes (5% - 35% for common goods).

Time required for air cargo from China to Nigerian airports

The time required for air freight from China to Nigeria's airport is usually as follows:
Standard service takes approximately 3 to 5 working days.
Buzz service can be reduced to 2 to 3 working days.
Specifically, if you choose the air freight line from Guangzhou or Shenzhen to Abuja or Lagos in Nigeria, the whole door-to-door transportation process is expected to be completed within 10 days. This includes the arrival of goods at the warehouse, customs declaration, security inspection, flight arrangement, the first leg of air transportation to the transit airport (such as the airport in Ethiopia), the second leg of transfer to the final destination airport (such as Lagos Airport), customs clearance and the process of self-pickup or delivery after arrival at the local warehouse.
Please note that the actual time required may be affected by various factors, such as:

Whether the goods are ready and sent to the warehouse of the Logistics Company in time.

The speed of export and import customs clearance.

Whether it falls on a weekend or public holiday.

The handling capacity and efficiency of the destination airport.

Weather conditions or other unforeseen events may also cause delays.

China → Nigeria, the time difference between different departure places
The delivery time for air freight from China to Nigeria mainly depends on the origin and route selection. The fastest option is to ship from the Pearl River Delta region in China, such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, where delivery usually takes 3 - 4 days. These areas have frequent flights and the most efficient routes. Shanghai, Wuhan, and Changsha offer the best value for money, with delivery typically taking 4 - 6 days. Although it is one or two days slower than the Pearl River Delta, the shipping cost is more affordable, making it suitable for non - urgent general goods.

Chinese origin airport	Fastest Route	Fastest Delivery	Typical Time Limit	Precautions
Guangzhou/Shenzhen	Qatar Airways	3 days	4 - 5 days	Multiple daily flights
Hong Kong	Emirates Airlines	3 days	4 days	Bulk goods have priority
Shanghai	Ethiopian Airlines	4 days	5 - 6 days	10+ flights per week
Ezhou	Ethiopian Airlines	5 days	6 days	Flights on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Beijing	Direct flights with Air China	12 hours	1 day	3 flights per week
Changsha/Chengdu	Turkish Airlines	4 days	5 - 6 days	Booking in advance is required

Air freight charter flights from China to Nigerian airports

China to Nigeria also provides chartered cargo flights to meet the needs of special cargo transportation. The following is a list of chartered cargo flights from China to departure airport, destination airport, airline and remarks Nigeria :

Departure Airport	Airlines	Main Aircraft Type	Core Advantages and Remarks
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport	China Southern Airlines Cargo	B777F/B747-400F	The only direct charter flight, 14.5 hours express delivery, full qualification for dangerous goods transportation
Hong Kong International Airport	Atlas Air	B747-8F	Maximum payload per flight is 140 tons, professional handling of oversize cargo
Shanghai Pudong Airport	Air China Cargo	B777F	Exclusive channel for government and enterprise chartered flights, operating in Beijing and Shanghai, with rich experience in military equipment transportation
Ezhou Huahu Airport	Ethiopian Airlines Cargo	B777F/B787-900F	3 classes per week, dedicated to pharmaceutical cold chain
Beijing Capital Airport	AirBridgeCargo Airlines (Russia)	B747-8F	Arctic route saves 15% time, -25℃ constant temperature cabin
Shenzhen Baoan International Airport	Qatar Airways Cargo	B777F/A330-200F	Live Animal Transport System
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport	Cargolux Airlines International S.A.	B747-8F	The world's largest all - cargo airline, capable of handling single pieces of up to 50 tons
Chongqing Jiangbei Airport	Turkish Airlines Cargo	B777F/A330-200F	Halal Islamic Food Certification Transportation

The information about cargo charter flights for shipping goods from China to Nigeria by air is not fixed. Usually, such services are arranged according to customer needs, market conditions and the operating plans of airlines.
For example:

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) offers air freight services from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Abuja (ABV) or Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria. Through its hub in Addis Ababa, goods can reach their destination in approximately 4 - 5 days.

Turkish Airlines (TK) also offers a similar service, also departing from Shanghai and transferring through Istanbul to the destination airport in Nigeria.

Ethiopian Airlines: Flight ET3647 of Ethiopian Airlines took off from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and headed for Abuja Airport in Nigeria. The flight was operated by a B - 772F all - cargo aircraft, mainly carrying electronic products, with a total of 89 tons. There are 10 such flights in total, departing from Guangzhou to Nigeria one or two times a week.

Reference price for air freight from China to Nigerian airports

The following is the air freight price reference for air transportation from China to Nigerian airports, covering different service types, routes and cargo categories, to help you plan your budget reasonably:
Air freight price reference from Guangzhou/other cities to Kano (KAN)
Saudi Airlines (departing from Guangzhou) offers the best price (starting from ¥37.20/kg). Egypt Airlines (¥39.30/kg) also has a suitable price and more frequent flights. Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Ezhou, Hong Kong, Changsha and other places, has a slightly higher price (¥44.00 - ¥51.73/kg), and the Shanghai route has a longer transit time (7 - 10 days).
(Note: All prices are based on general goods. The actual cost may vary according to the quantity, season and additional services.)

Airline 88	Flight number	Departure Airport	Price (¥/KG) (decreasing by weight)	Reference price/Accurate price (¥)	Channel Description
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SV-065	CAN Guangzhou	¥37.20	¥7714.80	General goods -- FOB Guangzhou!
Egypt Air	MS-077	CAN Guangzhou	¥39.30	¥8093.50	FOB Guangzhou Airport; Packing list and invoice (showing amount) should be provided with the goods. The price fluctuates greatly.
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	EHU Ezhou Huahu Airport	¥47.00	¥8767.50	General cargo - Delivery price in Ezhou; Separate inquiry is required for delivery in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	HKG Hong Kong	¥46.79	¥8934.64
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	CSX Changsha	¥49.50	¥9476.90	Delivery price in Changsha; For delivery in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, an additional ¥0.6/KG + ¥200 delivery fee is required, and delivery should be made 3 days in advance.
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	CAN Guangzhou	¥50.10	¥9495.10	General cargo - Delivery price in Guangzhou (delivered to CITIC Logistics Warehouse)
Ethiopian Airlines	ET-071	PVG Pudong, Shanghai	¥51.73	¥9582.41	Confirm the price and positioning before shipment.

Air freight rates from some Chinese airports to Nigeria in May 2025

The air freight price from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Nigeria is approximately between US$4.5 and US$5.5 per kilogram.

The air freight price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nigeria is approximately between US$4.3 and US$5.8 per kilogram.

The air freight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Nigeria is about US$4.2 to US$6.0 per kilogram.

The air freight price from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX) to Nigeria is approximately between US$4.0 and US$5.9 per kilogram.

The air freight rate from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) to Nigeria is approximately between US$4.2 and US$5.5 per kilogram.

The air freight price from Ezhou Huahu Airport (EHU) to Nigeria is approximately between US$4.1 and US$5.6 per kilogram.