Lufthansa — Air Freight Rates, Routes & Cargo Services

Lufthansa Air Freight & Cargo Services

Lufthansa Cargo (IATA: LH) is one of the world’s leading air freight operators, combining dedicated freighters with belly-hold capacity of Lufthansa’s global fleet. Based at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), it operates to over 100 countries.

Lufthansa participates in the AirFreightPrice network, connecting shippers with competitive air cargo rates. With 1236 routes operated by this carrier in our database, you can compare rates and book freight forwarding services online.

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FAQ — Lufthansa Air Cargo

How is chargeable weight calculated for Lufthansa 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. Lufthansa applies this standard IATA divisor across all cargo shipments.

What is the typical transit time for Lufthansa air freight?

Transit times vary by route and service level. Airport-to-airport, Lufthansa 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.

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