# Air France Cargo — Freight Services, Routes & Rates > Compare Air France Cargo freight rates and worldwide routes. Get instant quotes for cargo shipping via Paris CDG hub to destinations across 5 continents. URL: https://airfreightprice.com/shipping/air-france-cargo/ ## Air France Cargo — French Cargo Network Air France (IATA: AF, ICAO: AFR) is France’s flag carrier and a major global cargo operator. Operating from its hub at [Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)](/en/airports/cdg/), Air France Cargo serves **56 countries** across **115 route pairs** through **124 airports**. With approximately **437 scheduled flights** weekly, Air France is a major player in international air cargo. ## Air France Cargo Routes Route | Departure Airports | Arrival Airports | Flights | United States → France | ATL, BOS, EWR | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/), ORY | 19 | France → Spain | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | [AGP](/en/airports/agp/), [BCN](/en/airports/bcn/), BIO | 15 | Germany → France | [BER](/en/airports/ber/), BRE, [DUS](/en/airports/dus/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 14 | France → United States | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/), ORY | ATL, BOS, EWR | 14 | France → Netherlands | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/), [LYS](/en/airports/lys/), [MRS](/en/airports/mrs/) | [AMS](/en/airports/ams/) | 14 | Spain → France | [AGP](/en/airports/agp/), [BCN](/en/airports/bcn/), BIO | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/), ORY | 13 | Netherlands → France | [AMS](/en/airports/ams/) | BOD, [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/), LIL | 12 | France → Germany | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | BRE, [DUS](/en/airports/dus/), [FRA](/en/airports/fra/) | 10 | United Kingdom → France | [ABZ](/en/airports/abz/), [BHX](/en/airports/bhx/), CWL | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 7 | Switzerland → France | [GVA](/en/airports/gva/), [ZRH](/en/airports/zrh/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 7 | France → United Kingdom | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | [ABZ](/en/airports/abz/), [BHX](/en/airports/bhx/), CWL | 6 | France → Switzerland | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | [GVA](/en/airports/gva/) | 6 | Italy → France | BLQ, BRI, FLR | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 5 | France → China | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | CAN, PEK, PVG | 4 | Poland → France | [WAW](/en/airports/waw/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 4 | Brazil → France | FOR, GIG, GRU | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 4 | France → Poland | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | [WAW](/en/airports/waw/) | 4 | France → Brazil | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | FOR, GIG, GRU | 4 | France → Italy | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | FLR, [NAP](/en/airports/nap/), [VCE](/en/airports/vce/) | 3 | China → France | CAN, PEK, PVG | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | Ireland → France | [DUB](/en/airports/dub/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | India → France | BLR, BOM, DEL | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | Canada → France | YUL, YVR, YYZ | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | Denmark → France | [BLL](/en/airports/bll/), [CPH](/en/airports/cph/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | UAE → France | AUH, [DXB](/en/airports/dxb/) | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | 3 | France → India | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | BLR, BOM | 3 | France → Canada | [CDG](/en/airports/cdg/) | YUL, YVR, YYZ | 3 | ## Main Cargo Hubs & Airports Air France operates cargo services through 124 airports worldwide. The primary hub is [Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)](/en/airports/cdg/), Europe’s second-largest cargo airport with dedicated cargo terminals handling over 2 million tonnes annually. CDG’s geographic position provides efficient routing to Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. [CDG – Paris Charles de Gaulle](/en/airports/cdg/) · [AMS – Amsterdam Schiphol](/en/airports/ams/) · ORY – Paris Orly · CAN – Guangzhou · [MRS – Marseille](/en/airports/mrs/) · [LAX – Los Angeles](/en/airports/lax/) · SIN – Singapore · [DUB – Dublin](/en/airports/dub/) · PEK – Beijing · SFO – San Francisco · [WAW – Warsaw](/en/airports/waw/) · [FRA – Frankfurt](/en/airports/fra/) · [JFK – New York JFK](/en/airports/jfk/) · GRU – São Paulo · PVG – Shanghai · DEL – Delhi ## Countries Served Air France Cargo connects 56 countries: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States. ## Cargo Rates & Pricing Air France cargo rates vary by route, season, and cargo type. Typical ranges: - **France – Europe:** €2.20–€3.80/kg - **France – USA/Canada:** €3.50–€7.00/kg - **France – Africa:** €3.00–€6.50/kg - **France – Asia:** €3.50–€7.00/kg - **France – South America:** €4.00–€8.50/kg - **France – Caribbean/DOM-TOM:** €4.00–€7.50/kg Rates depend on chargeable weight (actual vs. volumetric), cargo class, and service level. [Use our freight calculator](/en/air-freight-calculator/) for a quick estimate, or [request a precise quote](/en/contact/). ### Get Air France Cargo Rates Need freight rates via Air France? We provide competitive quotes for all AF cargo destinations from Paris CDG. [Request a Quote →](/en/air-freight-quote/) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What makes Paris CDG a top cargo airport? Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is Europe’s second-largest cargo airport, handling over 2 million tonnes annually. CDG has dedicated freight terminals operated by Air France Cargo, with specialized facilities for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, and valuables. Its position in northern France provides efficient routing to Africa, the Americas, and Asia. ### Does Air France fly dedicated freighter aircraft? Yes, Air France Cargo operates Boeing 777F full-freighter aircraft in addition to belly cargo on its extensive passenger fleet of 777s, A350s, and A330s. The 777F freighters can carry up to 102 tonnes per flight, serving high-demand routes to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Combined with KLM’s network, AFKLMP Cargo is one of the world’s largest cargo airlines. ### How does the Air France–KLM cargo partnership work? Air France and KLM operate a combined cargo division — AFKLMP Cargo — providing access to both Paris CDG and Amsterdam AMS hubs. This dual-hub strategy offers shippers more routing options and frequencies. Cargo booked on Air France can connect via Amsterdam and vice versa, creating one of Europe’s most comprehensive cargo networks. ### What special cargo does Air France handle? Air France Cargo offers specialized products: EQUATION (pharmaceuticals with GDP compliance), FRESH (perishables), LIVE (animals), SAFE (valuables), COHESION (humanitarian cargo), and VARIATION (oversized cargo). The airline is particularly strong in African perishable imports and pharmaceutical distribution across Europe. ### How long does Air France air freight take? Transit times from Paris CDG: to European capitals 1 day, to USA East Coast 1–2 days, to West Africa 1 day (direct), to Asia 2–3 days, to South America 2–3 days, to Caribbean/DOM-TOM 1–2 days. Air France’s strong African network offers some of the fastest Europe–Africa cargo connections available. Disclaimer: Rates and schedules shown are indicative and subject to change. Actual pricing depends on cargo specifications, season, and availability. 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