# British Airways — Air Freight Rates, Routes & Cargo Services

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## British Airways Air Freight & Cargo Services

British Airways World Cargo (IATA: BA) is one of Europe’s largest air freight operators, operating from London Heathrow (LHR) to over 180 destinations worldwide. It provides belly-hold freight services alongside dedicated freighter services on key cargo routes.

British Airways participates in the AirFreightPrice network, connecting shippers with competitive air cargo rates. With 168 routes operated by this carrier in our database, you can compare rates and book freight forwarding services online.

## Routes Flown by British Airways

- [Edinburgh → Helsinki](/shipping/united-kingdom-to-finland-air-freight-rates/)

- [Helsinki → Vilnius](/shipping/finland-to-lithuania-air-freight-rates/)

- [Tokyo → Helsinki](/shipping/japan-to-finland-air-freight-rates/)

## Airports Served

- [Edinburgh Airport (EDI)](/en/airports/edi/)

- [Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)](/en/airports/hel/)

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](/en/airports/nrt/)

- [Vilnius Airport (VNO)](/en/airports/vno/)

## Get an Instant Quote

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## FAQ — British Airways Air Cargo

**How is chargeable weight calculated for British Airways cargo?**
Air freight chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the shipment volume (length × width × height in cm) by 6,000. British Airways applies this standard IATA divisor across all cargo shipments.

**What is the typical transit time for British Airways air freight?**
Transit times vary by route and service level. Airport-to-airport, British Airways belly-hold cargo typically moves on the next available flight. Door-to-door transit including customs clearance and ground transport usually takes 2–5 business days depending on origin and destination.

**How do I book cargo on British Airways?**
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