Fastest UK → India delivery

Air Freight UK to India

Fast, time-definite air freight from the UK to India. £4 per kilo, £40 minimum, door-to-door in 5–7 working days — Customs, IGST and delivery included.

  • £4/kg
  • 14 days metro
  • £40 minimum
  • All-inclusive
Cargo aircraft preparing for take-off on a runway at sunset

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

One quote, one number, everything in. Chargeable weight is the greater of actual and volumetric (L × W × H cm ÷ 5000) — the same formula on both air and sea. Transit is counted from the next working day after payment received.

Air freight

£4.00 /kg

£40 minimum

Transit promise

Fixed 14 working days metro, 21 working days remote

Counted from the next working day after payment received.

Sea freight

£2.50 /kg

£250 minimum per shipment

Transit promise

Fixed 45 working days, everywhere in India

Counted from the next working day after payment received.

Worked pricing examples

Real chargeable-weight scenarios so you can see exactly what you'd pay before requesting a quote. These are the prices a customer with the same shipment would be quoted today.

ScenarioChargeable weightAir priceSea priceNotes
Small parcel (gifts, documents)60 × 40 × 40 cm20 kg£80£250Sea hits the £250 shipment minimum — air wins outright here.
Suitcase / mid-size box100 × 60 × 50 cm50 kg£200£250Air and sea cross over near £250 for ~100 kg chargeable.
Bulk / multiple boxes3 × (80 × 60 × 50 cm)150 kg£600£375Sea saves £225 on the per-kg rate.
Whole-home move / business pallet~1.5 m³300 kg£1200£750Sea is up to 38% cheaper on the per-kg rate at volume.

Prices derived from the published £4.00/kg air and £2.50/kg sea rates, with the £40 air parcel minimum and £250 sea shipment minimum applied. All prices are all-inclusive: customs, duty, and door-to-door delivery.

Air vs Sea — side by side

The same shipment, two modes. Use this row to pick the right one — or send the same shipment on both if half is urgent and half is bulk.

AttributeAir freightSea freight
Rate per kg£4.00/kg£2.50/kg
Minimum charge£40 per parcel£250 per shipment
Transit · metroFixed 14 working daysFixed 45 working days
Transit · remoteFixed 21 working daysFixed 45 working days
Chargeable weightmax(actual, L × W × H ÷ 5000)max(actual, L × W × H ÷ 5000) — same formula
All duty, customs & deliveryIncludedIncluded
Best forUrgent, time-sensitive shipmentsHeavy, bulky, cost-sensitive shipments
Lithium-battery itemsNot permittedNot permitted

What's included

When we say everything is included, we mean it. No fuel surcharges, no peak-season uplifts, no surprise customs bill at delivery.

  • Free UK doorstep pickup

    Any UK postcode, no surcharge — free boxes and tape brought to your door on request.

  • All Indian customs & duty

    Indian import duty, IGST, handling charges and clearance fees are all pre-paid in your quote.

  • Door-to-door delivery in India

    Final-mile delivery to the receiver, included for every metro and non-metro destination.

  • Chargeable-weight pricing

    The greater of actual and volumetric weight (L × W × H cm ÷ 5000). Same formula as sea — no surprises.

  • Tracking & confirmation

    Booking confirmation, in-warehouse photos, AWB tracking and proof-of-delivery, all on WhatsApp.

  • No fuel or peak surcharges

    Quoted price is the final price. No fuel adjustment factor, no Diwali peak surcharge, ever.

How it works

We handle every step from your UK doorstep to the receiver's door in India, so you don't have to.

  1. Get an instant quote

    Use our calculator or share dimensions and weight by WhatsApp — we reply with a single all-inclusive price, no hidden extras.

  2. Pay the deposit

    A £50 deposit (or £10 per box, whichever is higher) confirms your booking. Bank transfer in UK or India, or UPI / Google Pay for India payments.

  3. Free doorstep pickup

    Our driver collects from any UK postcode. We bring boxes and tape free of charge if you need them at the door.

  4. Wembley consolidation

    Your shipment is weighed, measured and prepared at our Wembley warehouse. Photos and the final chargeable-weight invoice are shared with you.

  5. UK export & India customs

    We handle all UK export paperwork, IGM filing, Indian customs clearance and import duty — everything is pre-paid in your quote.

  6. Door-to-door delivery

    Final-mile delivery direct to the receiver in India. They sign for it; you get a delivery confirmation.

Is this the right service for you?

Ideal for

  • Urgent shipments where days matter
  • Time-sensitive documents and samples
  • Small to medium parcels (10–100 kg)
  • Festival and birthday deliveries
  • Returning students and short-stay travellers

Not the right fit for

  • Bulky furniture or whole-house relocations (sea is cheaper)
  • Anything containing lithium batteries

Surcharges & restrictions

Full transparency. These are the only situations where extra charges or restrictions apply — and we tell you up front, never at delivery.

  • Battery items prohibited

    Laptops, phones, tablets, power banks, drones and e-cigarettes are strictly NOT accepted on air or sea — international aviation safety rules.

  • INR payments +18% GST

    Quotes are in GBP. Paying in INR (bank transfer or UPI in India) incurs an additional 18% GST surcharge.

  • KYC required

    Indian customs requires a packing list, receiver Aadhaar copy, and full contact details for sender and receiver.

When your shipment needs to be in India this week, not next month, air freight is the answer. CargoForce air freight is £4 per kilogram with a £40 minimum shipment charge, door to door, all in.

What is included

  • Doorstep collection anywhere in the UK mainland.
  • Consolidation, palletisation and export documentation at our Slough warehouse.
  • Air freight on direct or one-stop services to Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
  • Indian Customs clearance, Customs duty and IGST paid on your behalf.
  • Final-mile delivery to the consignee's door in India.
  • Real-time tracking from pickup to delivery.

Transit time

Typical door-to-door transit time: 5–7 working days. Tier-1 destinations (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai) often arrive in 5–6 days. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities add 1–2 days for inland leg.

Pricing

£4.00 per kilogram of chargeable weight. £40 minimum per shipment. Chargeable weight is the heavier of actual weight or volumetric weight, where volumetric = (L × W × H cm) ÷ 5000, rounded up.

When to choose air freight

  • Shipments under 100 kg of chargeable weight (air is usually cheaper than sea here).
  • Time-sensitive deliveries — weddings, gifts, urgent restocks.
  • High-value cargo (less time in transit = lower insurance exposure).
  • Documents and small parcels under 30 kg.

What we will not ship by air

  • Lithium-ion batteries (loose, in power banks, or in laptops/phones/tablets).
  • Aerosols, flammables, gas cylinders and matches.
  • Liquids over 100 ml in non-retail packaging.
  • Anything on the IATA dangerous goods list.

Booking process

  • Get an instant quote with our calculator.
  • Provide consignee details (full Indian address, mobile, Aadhaar/PAN).
  • Pickup scheduled within 24–48 hours of booking.
  • Real-time tracking shared after collection.
  • Door delivery in India within 5–7 working days.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

How fast is air freight from the UK to India?

5–7 working days door to door for Tier-1 cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai). Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities add 1–2 days for the inland leg.

What is the price per kilogram?

£4.00 per kg of chargeable weight, with a £40 minimum per shipment. Chargeable weight is the heavier of actual weight or volumetric weight (L × W × H cm ÷ 5000).

Are Customs and duty included?

Yes. Indian Customs clearance, Customs duty and IGST are all included in the quote and paid by CargoForce on your behalf.

Can I ship a laptop or phone by air?

No. Lithium-ion battery devices over 100 Wh are banned from unaccompanied cargo to India in 2026. Carry them in your accompanied flight luggage instead.

Ready to ship?

Quote in minutes. Door-to-door. All customs and duty included. No hidden charges, ever.