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air cargo charges

Everything practical about air cargo charges in Saudi Arabia on one page: what it costs, how long it takes, what documents decide the outcome. Masar does the rest.

air cargo charges — costs and process

The short version: Air cargo lands at Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED) and Dammam (DMM) in 2–5 days door-to-door: China $2–6/kg, Europe $2.5–5, India $1.5–4. Billing uses chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric (cm³ ÷ 6000). Airport customs clears in hours to one working day with certificates ready.

Below ~45 kg couriers usually win; above it classic air freight is cheaper per kilo; at repeat volumes sea takes over.

This is what air cargo charges looks like when it is run properly.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I budget for air cargo charges?

Indicatively $2–6/kg from China and $2.5–5 from Europe by chargeable weight, door-to-door in 2–5 days.

Which Saudi airports take cargo?

Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED) and Dammam (DMM) handle nearly all commercial air freight.

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