Air Freight from Ireland to United Kingdom

Air freight from Ireland to United Kingdom is a fast and reliable option for time-sensitive shipments. Cargo departs from Cork Airport (ORK), Cork and Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin and arrives at Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), Aberdeen and Birmingham Airport (BHX), Birmingham. Rates shown are indicative and vary based on weight, dimensions, commodity type, and market conditions. Use the instant quote form below for live pricing.

Indicative Rates (2026)

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Service	Typical Transit	Indicative Rate / kg	Min. Shipment Charge
Economy Air	1–3 business days	see quote	see quote
Express Air	1–3 business days faster	Add 30–50%	Higher minimum applies

All rates are indicative only and exclude fuel surcharges, security fees, handling, and VAT where applicable.

Main Airports on This Route

Departure: Ireland

City	Airport	IATA
Cork	Cork Airport (ORK), Cork	ORK
Dublin	Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin	DUB
Kerry	Kerry Airport (KIR), Kerry	KIR

Arrival: United Kingdom

City	Airport	IATA
Aberdeen	Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), Aberdeen	ABZ
Birmingham	Birmingham Airport (BHX), Birmingham	BHX
Bristol	Bristol Airport (BRS), Bristol	BRS

Airlines on This Route

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Shipment Details

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FAQ

How long does air freight from Ireland to United Kingdom take?

Standard air freight on this lane typically takes 1–3 business days. Express options can reduce transit by 1–3 days depending on available flights and connections.

How is the chargeable weight calculated?

Air freight is charged on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 6,000 = kg. The higher value is used for billing.

Are there any EU customs requirements for this route?

Both Ireland and United Kingdom are EU members. Intra-EU air freight does not require customs clearance, but standard air waybill (AWB) documentation and dangerous goods declarations still apply.

What documents are needed for air freight on this route?

Standard documentation includes: Air Waybill (AWB), commercial invoice, packing list, and any required export/import permits or certificates of origin. Dangerous goods require IATA DGR declarations.

Disclaimer: All rates and transit times are indicative only, based on market averages as of 2026. Contact us or use the quote form above for accurate, real-time pricing.

Market benchmark for this corridor

Europe → Europe: $2.02 /kg

Rolling 7-day average spot rate for this corridor.

Updated 10 October 2026. Source: Freightos Air Index (FAX), published by Freightos — terminal.freightos.com. Full index history