Fast, reliable air cargo from Portugal to any destination worldwide. Compare rates from DHL, UPS, FedEx, and specialist air freight carriers in seconds.
Air freight is the fastest and most reliable way to ship cargo internationally. It is priced by chargeable weight — the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5000). Economy air (general cargo, belly freight) offers competitive rates for non-urgent shipments, while express services guarantee transit times with money-back options.
Express air freight reaches most European cities in 24 hours and the USA or Asia in 2–3 business days.
Less handling compared to road freight means lower risk of transit damage for fragile or high-value goods.
Air freight reaches virtually every country in the world with scheduled flights, including remote island destinations.
Air waybill (AWB) number gives flight-level tracking, from departure airport to destination customs clearance.
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Rates per shipment from Lisbon (LIS) or Porto (OPO). Based on 10 kg chargeable weight.
| Service / Route | Economy | Express | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal → Spain / France | from €12.00 | from €22.00 | Next day express |
| Portugal → Germany / UK | from €18.00 | from €35.00 | 1–2 business days |
| Portugal → USA (East Coast) | from €55.00 | from €120.00 | 5–10 vs 2–3 days |
| Portugal → Brazil | from €65.00 | from €140.00 | Customs required |
| Portugal → China / Japan | from €70.00 | from €150.00 | 5–12 days |
Rates are per-shipment examples. Actual price is per chargeable kg × rate. Use the quote tool for exact pricing.
Air carriers use volumetric weight (L×W×H cm ÷ 5000). If volumetric weight exceeds actual weight, you are charged on volumetric.
Direct flights are faster and sometimes cheaper than connections via hubs. Your cargo may transit Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or Doha depending on the carrier.
Express (dedicated freight aircraft, guaranteed transit) costs 2–3× more than economy air (belly cargo on commercial flights).
Air freight always carries fuel and security surcharges — typically 20–35% of the base rate — adjusted monthly.
Airport customs clearance is required for non-EU destinations. Clearance costs and import duties are additional to the freight rate.
Lithium batteries, aerosols, and other IATA-classified dangerous goods require special handling and documentation, adding cost.
If your shipment can wait 5–10 days instead of 2–3, economy air is dramatically cheaper with the same carrier network.
Pool your air cargo with other shippers heading to the same region. Lower rates per kg, slightly longer transit.
Commit to a minimum monthly air freight volume and access contract rates up to 50% below spot market prices.
All air freight carriers apply a fuel surcharge (FSC) and a security surcharge (SSC) on top of the base freight rate. These are industry-standard charges reviewed monthly. DHL Express and FedEx publish their surcharge schedules on their websites monthly. Combined, these surcharges typically represent 20–35% of the total air freight invoice. Cargosender shows you the full cost — including all surcharges — in the quoted price so there are no surprises.
Carriers charge the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = (length × width × height in cm) ÷ 5000. For example, a 60×40×40 cm box weighing 5 kg has a volumetric weight of 19.2 kg — so you'd be charged for 19.2 kg.
Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods (IATA Class 9). They can be shipped by air under strict IATA packing instructions (PI 965–970). Cargosender's booking flow alerts you if your goods require dangerous goods handling.
Express air freight (DHL Express, FedEx, UPS) takes 2–3 business days from Portugal to the US East Coast and 3–4 days to the West Coast. Economy air takes 5–10 business days.
Most air freight services have a minimum chargeable weight of 0.5 kg or 1 kg. Very small shipments are charged at the minimum rate regardless of actual weight.
Yes. Every air shipment booked through Cargosender includes an air waybill (AWB) number and a tracking link. You can track your cargo in real time as it moves through the airline hub and clears customs.
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