# China to UK Air Freight — Rates from €2.80/kg URL: https://airfreightprice.com/shipping/china-to-uk-air-freight-rates/ Last updated: April 2026 | [Request a precise quote](/en/air-freight-quote/) # China to United Kingdom Air Freight Rates Compare air freight rates from China to United Kingdom. This route is served by 1 airlines with 1+ regular flights. Major departure airports: [Beijing Capital (PEK)](/en/airports/beijing-capital-pek/), [Shanghai Pudong (PVG)](/en/airports/shanghai-pudong-pvg/), [Guangzhou (CAN)](/en/airports/guangzhou-can/), [Shenzhen (SZX)](/en/airports/shenzhen-szx/). Destination airports: [London Heathrow (LHR)](/en/airports/london-heathrow-lhr/), [Manchester (MAN)](/en/airports/manchester-man/). Get competitive quotes for express, standard, and economy cargo shipping services. ## Indicative Rates by Weight Weight | Express | Standard | Economy | **1-45 kg** | €6.80 – €9.00/kg | €5.20 – €6.80/kg | €4.00 – €5.20/kg | **45-100 kg** | €5.80 – €7.80/kg | €4.50 – €5.80/kg | €3.50 – €4.50/kg | **100-300 kg** | €5.00 – €6.50/kg | €3.80 – €5.00/kg | €2.80 – €3.80/kg | **300-1000 kg** | €4.20 – €5.50/kg | €3.20 – €4.20/kg | €2.40 – €3.20/kg | **1000+ kg** | €3.50 – €4.80/kg | €2.80 – €3.50/kg | €2.00 – €2.80/kg | Per kg incl. fuel surcharge. Additional: security (€0.05-0.15/kg), handling (€0.10-0.25/kg), customs (from €45). Chargeable = actual or [volumetric weight](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/), whichever greater. ## Airlines on This Route Airline | Service Level | Transit Time | **Air China** | Standard/Express | 2-12 days | [**Emirates SkyCargo**](/shipping/emirates-skycargo/) | Standard (via DXB) | 3-5 days | [**Qatar Airways Cargo**](/shipping/qatar-airways-cargo/) | Standard (via DOH) | 3-5 days | [**Turkish Airlines Cargo**](/shipping/turkish-airlines-air-cargo/) | Standard (via IST) | 3-6 days | [**Cargolux**](/shipping/cargolux/) | Standard (via LUX) | 3-5 days | [**DHL Aviation**](/shipping/dhl-aviation/) | Express | 2-4 days | ## Flight Numbers & Schedules There are **1 regular cargo-capable flights** operating between China and United Kingdom. Example flight numbers: CA855. Flight availability varies by season and carrier schedule — [contact us](/en/air-freight-quote/) for current availability on your preferred route. ## Get a Quote **Need an exact price for China → United Kingdom?** Coservices OÜ — air freight brokerage and forwarding. 📧 [info@airfreightprice.com](mailto:info@airfreightprice.com) | 📋 [Request a quote →](/en/air-freight-quote/) ## FAQ **How long does air freight from China to United Kingdom take?** Express: 2-5 days, Standard: 5-12 days, Economy: 12-20 days (airport-to-airport). Add 1-3 days for customs and delivery. Direct flights are fastest; connections via hubs add 1-2 days but may offer better rates. **What is the minimum weight for air freight?** Most carriers accept from 1 kg, but air freight becomes cost-effective vs. courier services above 45-50 kg. Below that, DHL/FedEx/UPS express often provides better value with door-to-door service included. **How is air freight cost calculated?** Cost = rate per kg × chargeable weight. Chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L×W×H cm ÷ 6000). Add surcharges for fuel, security, and handling. [Use our calculator →](/en/how-to-calculate-volumetric-weight/) **Which airlines fly cargo from China to United Kingdom?** 1 airlines operate cargo-capable flights on this route: Air China. Each carrier offers different service levels, transit times, and weight limits — [request a quote](/en/air-freight-quote/) to compare options. **Which airports handle China to United Kingdom air freight?** Departure airports: Capital Intl (PEK). Arrival airports: Heathrow (LHR). The choice of airport affects transit time and cost — central hubs offer more flights but regional airports may be closer to your pickup/delivery point. ## Related Routes - [China to USA Air Freight](/shipping/china-to-usa-air-freight-rates/) - [China to Germany Air Freight](/shipping/china-to-germany-air-freight-rates/) - [India to UK Air Freight](/shipping/india-to-uk-air-freight-rates/) - [United Kingdom to China Air Freight](/shipping/united-kingdom-to-china-air-freight-rates/) - [Turkey to UK Air Freight](/shipping/turkey-to-united-kingdom-air-freight-rates/) → [View all cargo airlines](/en/airlines/) | [See real shipping cost examples](/en/air-freight-cost-examples/)