Chinese air cargo transportation to Thailand airport

Which airports in China provide international cargo air services to Thai airports?

Many airports in China provide cargo services to Thailand. Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX, Guangdong) Zhongyuan Longhao GI4373 (2 flights per week), Shandong Airlines SC2443 (3 flights per week) to Bangkok; Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN, Guangdong) Zhongyuan Longhao GI501 (4 flights per week), Southern Airlines CZ3097 (5 flights per week) to Bangkok; Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE, Guizhou) Tianjin Cargo GS7985 (3 flights per week) to Bangkok; Yichang Three Gorges (YIH, Hubei) Jinpeng Airlines QW6191 (3 flights per week) to Bangkok; Changsha Huanghua (CSX, Hunan) Thailand Jiamai K8901 (2 flights per week) to Bangkok; Zhengzhou Xinzheng (CGO, Henan) Henan Airlines HT3811 (5 days a week) to Bangkok; Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU, Sichuan) Northwest Cargo CO9601 (4-5 days a week) to Bangkok; Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Thai Airways TG663 (1 day a day), Air China Cargo CK513 (5 days a week), Korea KE893 (4 days a week) to Bangkok; Beijing Capital (PEK) Air China CA177 (4 days a week), Thai Airways TG675 (1 day a day) to Bangkok, Hainan Airlines HU7929 (3 days a week) to Phuket; Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN, Fujian) Xiamen Airlines MF833 (1 day a day) to Bangkok; Qingdao Liuting (TAO, Shandong) Shandong Airlines SC4685 (3 times a week) and Longhao GI4373 (2 times a week) fly to Bangkok.

Which airlines offer cargo services from China to Thailand airports?

Currently, airlines providing cargo services from China to Thailand include Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia Cargo, and Tianjin Cargo Airlines. Each airline relies on different hub layouts: Shandong Airlines flies from Bao'an, Shenzhen to Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok, focusing on cross-border e-commerce, electronic products, and Thai fresh food; Southern Airlines starts from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, frequently transporting general cargo, fresh food, and e-commerce parcels; Eastern Airlines covers Shanghai, Taiyuan to Suvarnabhumi, focusing on general cargo, fresh food, and cross-border e-commerce goods; Thai Airways International departs from Guangzhou and Chengdu, specializing in transporting Thai fruits, electronic products, and engineering accessories; Thai AirAsia Cargo connects Guangzhou-Shenzhen and Bangkok, focusing on e-commerce products, 3C products, and other light and small items; Tianjin Cargo Airlines departs from Guiyang, focusing on high-efficiency fresh food such as fruits and seafood. Each airline covers multiple regions of China to two major hubs in Bangkok through differentiated routes to meet logistics needs such as e-commerce, cold chain, and industrial parts.

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

The transportation time of Chinese air cargo to Thai airports varies greatly due to factors such as route and customs clearance efficiency. The fastest can be completed in 1-2 days (such as direct flights from Shenzhen to Bangkok with fast customs clearance), and the slowest may exceed 7 days (such as transit flights with customs clearance delays). Direct flights have the best time, such as Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) to Bangkok's main airports, with flight times of 4.5 hours, 4 hours, and 3 hours respectively, and the overall transportation cycle is usually 1-2 days. Intermediate flights require an additional 6-12 hours of transit time (such as through Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.), and the total time consumption is correspondingly extended. Thai customs clearance generally takes 1-5 working days, ordinary goods can be completed in 1-2 days, and special goods such as medicine and food may take 3-5 days. Sensitive goods inspection or holidays (such as the Sino-Thai Spring Festival and the Thai Water-Sprinkling Festival) may cause delays of 2-3 days. Choosing a professional freight forwarder can shorten the time limit by 1-2 days through pre-declaration, priority class, and local customs clearance team support. However, special goods such as dangerous goods and perishable goods require additional processing time. It is recommended to plan in advance according to the type of goods and consult with airlines or freight forwarders to obtain accurate time limits.

I. Direct flights

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

Beijing Capital (PEK) → Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK): Flight time 4.5 hours, total transportation 1-2 days

Shanghai Pudong (PVG) → Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK): Flight time 4 hours, total transportation 1-2 days

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) → Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK): Flight time 3 hours, total transportation 1-2 days

II. Transit flights

The transit time usually depends on the interval of connecting flights. Common transit airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), etc.

Chengdu (CTU) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Bangkok (BKK): add 8-10 hours

Chongqing (CKG) → Singapore (SIN) → Bangkok (BKK): Add 6-12 hours

III. Customs clearance time

Customs clearance is a key link in the air freight process. The efficiency of Thai customs processing directly affects the overall timeliness. Thai customs clearance usually takes 1-5 working days.

General cargo: 1-2 working days (complete documents and no inspection).

Goods that require commodity inspection or special approval (such as drugs, food): 3-5 working days.

Sensitive goods or goods to be inspected: may be extended to 5-7 working days.

IV. Special circumstances

Holidays and peak season: Thailand Songkran Festival (April), Chinese Spring Festival (January-February) and e-commerce promotion period (such as Double 11), customs clearance time may be extended by 2-3 days.

Special goods : Dangerous goods need to submit additional safety certification, customs clearance time increases by 1-2 days, perishable goods need to be inspected first, it is recommended to choose direct flights and declare in advance.

Freight forwarding services

Professional freight forwarders can shorten the transportation cycle through resource integration and process optimization.

Pre-declaration : Submit electronic documents in advance to reduce customs detention.

Priority class : Ensure priority loading of goods to avoid delays.

Local Customs Clearance Team : Familiar with Thai customs procedures to handle emergencies.

Summary

Fastest : Direct flight (such as Shenzhen → Bangkok) + fast customs clearance, about 1-2 days.

The slowest : connecting flight (such as Beijing → Hong Kong → Bangkok) + customs clearance delay, may exceed 7 days.

What are the cargo charter flights from China to Thailand?

The cargo charter flight route from China to Bangkok, Thailand has formed a high-frequency direct flight network: Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport is operated by Tianjin Cargo Airlines on flight HT3811, with 5 flights per week, focusing on cross-border e-commerce dual circulation, with a 3-hour direct flight and Zhengzhou Customs providing "7x24" hour customs clearance guarantee. The export is mainly clothing and electronic products, and the import covers fresh products such as durian. Shandong Airlines flight SC2443 at Shenzhen Bao'an Airport operates 3 times per week, constructing a 12-hour logistics circle of "South China Collection-Bangkok Xida", focusing on high-efficiency cargo transportation. Southern Airlines CZ3081/CZ363 at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport operates 1 flight per day, covering e-commerce packages and engineering accessories with wide-body aircraft. Eastern Airlines MU7315/MU7021 operates 2 flights per day at Shanghai Pudong Airport, mainly for bulk cargo transportation and providing multi-modal services Intermodal transportation plan; Hebei Airlines NS3517/YG9007 at Shijiazhuang Zhengding Airport operates one flight per day, with a direct delivery time of 1 hour and 25 minutes, prioritizing fresh cold chain transportation. Each route meets diversified needs such as e-commerce, fresh food, and general cargo through differentiated services.

How much is the air freight price from China to Thailand airport per kilogram?

The price of air freight from China to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport varies depending on the route, airline and cargo weight. The unit price of goods over 100kg is roughly 7.5-18 yuan/kg: Shenzhen Bao'an (Shandong Airlines) 1000kg + as low as 7.5 yuan/kg, Guangzhou Baiyun (Southern Airlines) 500kg + is 9.5 yuan/kg, Zhengzhou Xinzheng (Tianjin Cargo Airlines) 100kg + is 18 yuan/kg, Shanghai Pudong (Eastern Airlines) and Shijiazhuang Zhengding (Hebei Airlines) 100kg + are 16.5 yuan and 17 yuan/kg respectively. The price is affected by fuel surcharges (10% -30%), seasonal supply and demand (10% -20% increase during peak season), and cargo type (20% -50% additional charge for fresh/dangerous goods). Charging based on volume and weight for light bubble goods may push up the unit price by 30% -50%, and those above 1000kg generally enjoy tiered low prices.

Price fluctuation factors :

Fuel surcharge : usually accounts for 10% -30% of the freight, the specific rate is subject to the airline's monthly announcement.

Seasons and supply and demand : E-commerce promotion season (such as Double 11, Spring Festival) or fresh season (such as durian season) prices may rise by 10% -20%.

Type of goods : fresh cold chain, dangerous goods and other special goods may be charged 20% -50% service fee.

Weight Segment Strategy :

Ladder pricing : Most airlines provide a "large quantity price advantage" policy for goods over 1000kg, and the unit price of some routes can be as low as 7-8 yuan/kg (such as Shenzhen route).

Volume billing : Light bubble goods are billed according to the larger value of the volume weight (length × width × height cm/6000) and the actual weight, which may lead to a unit price increase of 30% -50%.