Air Freight from China to Syrian Airports

International freight service from China to Syria

There are various international freight service routes from China to Syria. The departure airports include Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and other cities. Airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines provide different transportation options. Typical flight number combinations include EK307 and EK912, QR875 and QR954 etc. The frequency ranges from 1 - 2 flights per day to 2 flights per week. Some routes involve transit, such as via Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) etc. The transit efficiency is high and the freight facilities are advanced. There is also a direct charter flight option CA67 by Air China on demand. Each route has distinct advantages, covering different needs such as bulk cargo transportation, cold chain / dangerous goods transportation, cost - effective transportation etc., ensuring the goods transportation between the two places.

How long does it take for Chinese air cargo to arrive at Syrian airports?

The total time for air cargo from China to Syria airport is about 5-8 working days at the fastest (including about 2-4 days of transit transportation time and 1-3 days of general cargo clearance time), and the slowest may exceed 10 days or even longer (mainly due to severe transit delays, complex cargo clearance taking 3-5 days, holiday congestion or special processes). Currently, transportation mainly relies on transit flights via Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), or Istanbul (IST), which usually take an additional 12-36 hours. Customs clearance time is highly dependent on the accuracy of documents and the nature of the goods (1-3 days for general cargo, 3-5 days or longer for special cargo such as food/medicine/dangerous goods), and customs clearance will be further extended by 1-3 days during holidays or peak seasons. Choosing a freight forwarder that provides pre-clearance (which can be compressed to 8 hours) and priority transit channels can significantly improve efficiency and controllability.

1. Transfer flight (main mode)

Main transit airports: DXB (Dubai), DOH (Doha), IST (Istanbul).

Transit time: Usually increases by 12-36 hours (minimum 6-12 hours).

Total transit time (takeoff ➔ arrival at DAM): 1 - 3 days (2 - 4 days typical).

2. Customs clearance time (DAM, Syria)

General Goods: In case of complete documents and normal goods, the Syrian customs clearance for general goods usually takes 1 - 3 working days. This is the time range determined based on the regular operating procedures of the Syrian customs.

Special Goods: For special goods, such as food, medicine, goods containing lithium batteries, etc., the customs clearance time will usually be extended to 3 - 5 working days, as additional permits or inspections may be required. For example, food products need to go through strict inspection and quarantine procedures to ensure they meet Syrian food safety standards, which will take more time.

3. Special cases

Holidays and peak seasons: During local holidays in Syria or during the annual e-commerce shopping peak seasons (such as Black Friday and around Christmas), the volume of goods processed by customs will increase significantly, and the customs clearance time may be extended by 1 - 2 days. For example, before Christmas, due to the influx of a large number of goods, the number of goods that customs officers need to process far exceeds the normal level. Ordinary goods that could originally be cleared within 1 - 2 days may now take 3 - 4 days to complete customs clearance.

Special goods: Special goods such as dangerous goods and perishables have stricter requirements for transportation and customs clearance and may require additional processing time. Dangerous goods require professional packaging, transportation and declaration processes, and the customs clearance time may be extended by 2 - 3 days compared with ordinary goods; perishables require rapid transportation and customs clearance to ensure the quality of the goods, but due to their particularity, the time for loading, unloading and inspection at the airport may also be increased by 1 - 2 days.

4. Freight forwarding services

Using a professional freight forwarding company can speed up the customs clearance and transportation process and provide more accurate shipping times. Professional freight forwarding companies are familiar with the customs clearance process and requirements in Syria and have good cooperation with local customs and airlines. They can assist the shipper in preparing complete customs clearance documents in advance, keep track of flight dynamics in a timely manner during the transportation of goods, and quickly coordinate and resolve problems when they occur.

Pre-clearance service: Compress customs clearance to within 8 hours

Transfer Hub Priority Lane: Cut transfer time by 50%

Full tracking: Provide GPS positioning and real-time logistics information push to ensure the transparency of the goods status.

Summary:

Fastest: 3 - 5 working days (IST/VIE transit + pre-clearance documents + general cargo)

Regular: 5-7 days (FRA/DXB transit + standard customs clearance)

Slowest: 7 - 14 days (Route detour + Inspection delay + Peak season congestion)

What is the air freight price per kilogram from China to Syria airport?

The price of air transportation from different Chinese cities to Damascus International Airport in Syria varies according to the route, airline and cargo volume. For example, Air China's direct flight from Beijing has a unit price of 38 yuan for 100kg+, 33 yuan for 300kg+, 30 yuan for 500kg+ and 27 yuan for 1000kg+. Eastern Air's route from Shanghai has a unit price of 36 yuan for 100kg+, 31 yuan for 300kg+, 28 yuan for 500kg+ and 25 yuan for 1000kg+. Air China's route from Guangzhou has a unit price of 35 yuan for 100kg+, 30 yuan for 300kg+, 27 yuan for 500kg+ and 24 yuan for 1000kg+. Air China's route from Shenzhen has a unit price of 37 yuan for 100kg+, 32 yuan for 300kg+, 29 yuan for 500kg+ and 26 yuan for 1000kg+. Air China's route from Chengdu has a unit price of 36 yuan for 100kg+, 31 yuan for 300kg+, 28 yuan for 500kg+ and 25 yuan for 1000kg+. Overall, the larger the cargo volume, the lower the unit price.