Air Freight Prices, Delivery Times and Airlines from China to the UK
Price list of air freight from China to the UK
| Departure Airport | Destination Airport | Airline | Shipping Time | Flight | 45KG+（CNY/KG） | 100KG+（CNY/KG） | 300KG+（CNY/KG） | 500KG+（CNY/KG） | 1000KG+（CNY/KG） | Packaging Requirements | Price Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Hainan Airlines | About 4-5 days | Daily flights | 41.5 | 32.5 | 29.34 | 27.8 | 26.8 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
| Shenzhen Bao'an Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Shenzhen Airlines | About 1 day | Flights 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 | 64 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | Cartons, pallets | 2026-09-19 |
| Shenzhen Bao'an Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Turkish Airlines | About 3-5 days | Daily flights | 39.0 | 37.5 | 36 | 34.9 | 33.9 | Cartons, pallets | 2026-09-19 |
| Shenzhen Bao'an Airport | London Heathrow Airport | SF Airlines | About 6-7 days | 2,3,4,5,6,7 | 38.0 | 35.0 | 33.5 | 33.0 | 32.7 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun Airport | London Heathrow Airport | China Southern Airlines | About 4-5 days | Daily flights | 40.0 | 39 | 35.84 | 34.6 | 34.45 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
| Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Boli Aviation | About 3-5 days | Daily flights | 57.96 | 46.55 | 39.69 | 37.37 | 36.4 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
| Shanghai Pudong Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Gulf Air | About 3-7 days | 1,3,5,7 | 33.0 | 31.5 | 30 | 29 | 28 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
| Shanghai Pudong Airport | London Heathrow Airport | CMA CGM | About 5-7 days | 1,4,5 | 35.0 | 34.5 | 32 | 32 | 32 | Carton | 2026-09-19 |
Air freight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport is handled by Hainan Airlines, with a total transit time of approximately 4-5 days, and scheduled flights are available daily. Freight rates for different weight ranges are as follows: 45kg+ is 41.5¥/kg, 100kg+ is reduced to 32.5¥/kg, 300kg+ is 29.34¥/kg, 500kg+ is further reduced to 27.8¥/kg, and 1000kg+ is 26.8¥/kg. Cartons are required for packaging, and these rates are valid until September 19, 2026.
Shenzhen Airlines is an efficient option for transporting cargo from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport, with a transit time of just one day. Flights are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays of each week. Rates are tiered by weight: 45kg+ is ¥64 per kg, 100kg+ and 300kg+ are ¥29 per kg, and 500kg+ and 1000kg+ are both ¥28 per kg. Packaging options include cartons or pallets. Rates are valid until September 19, 2026.
China Southern Airlines will transport cargo from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport, with a transit time of approximately 4-5 days and daily flights available. Rates for different weights are: 45kg at ¥40.00 per kg, 100kg at ¥39 per kg, 300kg at ¥35.84 per kg, 500kg at ¥34.60 per kg, and 1000kg at ¥34.45 per kg. Cartons are required for packaging. These rates are valid until September 19, 2026.
From Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport, choose Bolivia. Transit times are approximately 3-5 days, with scheduled daily flights. Specific unit prices for each weight range are: 45kg + 57.96¥/kg, 100kg + 46.55¥/kg, 300kg + 39.69¥/kg, 500kg + 37.37¥/kg, and 1000kg + 36.4¥/kg. Cartons are required for packaging. Rates are valid until September 19, 2026.
The cargo will be shipped from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow International Airport on Gulf Air. The total transit time is approximately 3-7 days, with flights scheduled on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th of each week. Rates are calculated by weight: 45 kg at ¥33.0 per kg, 100 kg at ¥31.5 per kg, 300 kg at ¥30 per kg, 500 kg at ¥29 per kg, and 1000 kg at ¥28 per kg. Cartons are required for packaging, and these rates are valid until September 19, 2026.
Air freight from China to the UK are tiered by weight, with the lowest being 28¥/kg
Air freight from China to the UK adopts a tiered billing model of "the larger the cargo volume, the lower the unit price". The differences in quotations between different departure airports and airlines are mainly concentrated in small and medium-sized cargo volumes (45-300KG), while the prices for large cargo volumes (500KG+) are more stable.
- 45KG+ (starting from small and medium-sized goods): 33.0-64.0¥/kg
Shenzhen Airlines at Shenzhen Bao'an Airport quotes CNY 64/kg for 45kg+ (but the price drops sharply after 100kg+); Gulf Airlines at Shanghai Pudong Airport is more cost-effective, with 45kg+ at only CNY 33/kg, making it suitable for small-volume urgent shipments.
- 100-300KG (medium volume): 29.0-46.55¥/kg
Most airlines in this range has dropped significantly. For example, the unit price of 100KG+ of Shenzhen Airlines and Gulf Airlines is 29¥/kg, which is the key node for "reducing costs for small and medium-sized cargo volumes."
- 500KG+ (large quantity): 28.0-34.9¥/kg
Gulf Airlines at Shanghai Pudong Airport (1000KG + only 28¥/kg) and Turkish Airlines at Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (500KG + 34.9¥/kg) are the mainstream choices, and their advantage in large cargo volume is the most obvious.
Air freight from China to the UK: 45kg for regular shipments and 1kg for special shipments
Direct shipping by airlines: Mainstream airlines (such as Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, etc.) use "45KG" as the minimum billing unit. If the weight is less than 45KG, you need to pay the full amount of "45KG". It is suitable for corporate bulk freight.
Freight Forwarding Dedicated Line Service: For shipments less than 45kg (e.g., urgent personal items or small samples), you can choose a dedicated freight forwarding line or a combined express + air freight service. These services can be shipped as low as 1kg, with some providers offering minimum shipments of 10kg or 21kg. These services are more expensive than direct shipping via airlines, but include customs clearance and local delivery in London, making them suitable for small shipments requiring door-to-door delivery.
Air freight from China to the UK: 1 to 7 days to arrive
Air freight from China to the UK has various delivery times. We offer a variety of options including 1-day delivery, 3-5-day regular delivery, and 6-7-day economy delivery.
- 1-day delivery: Shenzhen Airlines (departs from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) can provide this service, suitable for urgent goods such as fresh produce and medical emergencies.
- Regular delivery within 3-5 days: Covering most direct flights (such as Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, etc.), flights are dispatched daily, balancing efficiency and cost, suitable for general cargo.
- 6-7 Day Economy Delivery: Operated by SF Airlines (with flights from 2-7 days per week), suitable for non-urgent and cost-effective cargo.
Please note that the actual transportation may be extended due to customs clearance (1-3 days for general goods, up to 5 days for special goods), peak season warehousing (such as Christmas period or delay of 3 days+) and weekend/remote address delivery (delay of 1-2 days).
Mainstream airlines for air cargo from China to the UK
Mainland backbone airlines (mainly in South China):
- Hainan Airlines: Departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, daily flights, large cargo (1000kg+) priced at 26.8¥/kg, suitable for large-volume cargo transportation in South China;
- China Southern Airlines: Departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, daily flights, medium-sized cargo (300kg+) at 35.84¥/kg, stable service;
- Shenzhen Airlines: Departs from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, offering an extremely fast delivery time of 1 day, suitable for urgent shipments in South China.
International airlines (mainly Shanghai):
- Gulf Airlines: Departs from Shanghai Pudong Airport, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays of each week. Low prices across all weight ranges, with large cargo (1000kg+) priced at just ¥28 per kilogram, catering to cost-sensitive customers in Shanghai and surrounding areas.
- CMA CGM: Departs from Shanghai Pudong Airport, with flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays every week. The unit price for cargo over 300KG is stable at 32¥/kg, suitable for medium and large-volume cargo in Shanghai.
Regional and logistics airlines:
- Boli Airlines: departs from Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport, with daily flights, suitable for cargo that needs to transit through Hong Kong;
- SF Airlines: Departs from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, with flights available 2-7 days a week, connecting to the SF Express logistics network for convenient delivery.