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Air Freight from UK to Nigeria – Fast 5–7 Day Delivery

This service is ideal for time-sensitive shipments that require speed, tracking, and secure handling from collection in the UK to final delivery in Nigeria. For a complete overview of air, sea, customs and pricing options, visit our Shipping from UK to Nigeria guide.

Why Choose Air Freight to Nigeria?

Air cargo is best suited for:

Urgent personal belongings
Business and commercial shipments
Electronics and IT equipment
Documents and parcels
Non-perishable food items
Excess baggage

Compared to sea freight, air freight offers significantly faster transit times and more frequent departures.

Air Freight Pricing from UK to Nigeria

Our air cargo rates are transparent and competitive.

Door-to-Door from Lagos: from £5.20 per kg (minimum 20kg)
Office Collection Lagos: from £4.80 per kg (minimum 10kg)
Minimum shipment: 10kg
Handling fee may apply

Transit Time:

Lagos: 5–7 days
Other states: 7–12 days depending on destination

If you’re looking for flexible pricing and full door-to-door cargo options, see our Cargo from UK to Nigeria page.

For larger commercial consignments, contact us for a customised quote.

📞 UK Office: 020 3904 5521
📱 UK WhatsApp: 07960476939 or 07424926844
🌍 Nigeria WhatsApp: +234 704 796 2554

Below is our Full Price List

State	Door to Door Rate (£)	Office Collection (£)	Minimum Weight in (KG)	Average Delivery Time in (Day)s
Abuja	6.10	5.80	20	7-10
Lagos	5.10 (Min 20 Kg)	4.80 (Min 10 Kg)	20	5-7
Delta	6.10	6.00	20	10
Ondo	5.80	6.00	20	10
Imo	6.50	6.00	20	10
Anambra	6.50	6.00	20	10
Abia	6.00	6.00	20	10
Akwa Ibom	6.00	6.00	20	10
Adamawa	7.00	6.00	20	10
Bauchi	No	6.50	20	10
Bayelsa	7.00	6.00	20	10
Borno	No Service	6.50	20	15
Cross River	6.10	6.00	20	10
Ebonyi	6.10	6.00	20	10
Edo	6.10	6.00	20	10
Ekiti	6.10	6.00	20	10
Enugu	6.10	6.00	20	10
Gombe	No Service	6.50	20	15
Jigawa	No Service	6.50	20	15
Kaduna	6.10	6.00	20	10
Kano	6.10	6.00	20	12
Kastina	No service	6.50	20	15
Kebbi	No service	6,50	20	15
Kogi	6.10	6.50	20	15
Kwara	5.80	6.50	20	15
Nassarawa	7.00	6.00	20	15
Niger	6.50	6.00	20	15
Ogun	5.80	6.00	20	10
Osun	5.80	6.00	20	10
Oyo	5.80	6.00	20	10
Plateau	6.50	6.00	20	15
Rivers	6.10	6.00	20	10
Sokoto	No Service	6.90	20	10
Taraba	No Service	6.90	20	15
Yobe	No Service	6.90	20	15
Zamfara	No Service	7.00	20	15

How Our Air Freight Process Works

1️⃣ Book online or request a quote
2️⃣ Schedule collection or drop off at our UK depot
3️⃣ Cargo is processed and loaded onto aircraft
4️⃣ Arrival at Nigerian airport
5️⃣ Customs clearance
6️⃣ Door delivery or depot collection

You can track your shipment throughout the process.

Volumetric Weight Explained (Air Cargo)

Air freight charges are based on either:

Actual weight
Volumetric weight (whichever is higher)

Volumetric weight formula:

Length × Width × Height ÷ 5000

To reduce costs:

Use compact packaging
Avoid oversized boxes
Minimise empty space

For help calculating volumetric weight, contact our team.

What Cannot Be Shipped by Air

Certain items are restricted under airline regulations:

Dangerous goods
Flammable materials
Explosives
Illicit substances
Counterfeit goods

If unsure, consult our team before shipping.

Insurance & Liability (Air Freight)

Where additional cover is not taken, liability is limited to a refund of the shipping fee paid.

We offer optional 5% additional cover based on declared value.

Maximum standard coverage: £6,000
Higher value shipments require enhanced insurance

We strongly recommend additional cover for high-value goods.

UK Collection & Nigeria Delivery

We collect from:

London and all major UK cities.

Delivery available across Nigeria including:

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Benin and more.

Prefer a Slower but More Affordable Option?

If your shipment is bulky or non-urgent, consider our sea freight service.

👉 See our sea freight to Nigeria options here.

For full air and sea shipping services, visit our main UK to Nigeria shipping page.

Frequently Asked Questions (Air Freight)

How long does air freight to Nigeria take?
5–7 working days to Lagos on average.

What is the minimum weight?
10kg minimum. Smaller parcels may attract minimum charge.

Can I track my shipment?
Yes, tracking updates are provided.

Is air freight more expensive than sea freight?
Yes, but it is significantly faster.

Book Your Air Freight to Nigeria Today

If you need fast, secure and professional air cargo from the UK to Nigeria, Cargonaija is ready to assist.

📞 020 3904 5521
📧 info@cargonaija.com

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Prohibited Items

The services provided to us by the couriers do not allow the following items on their network.

Any person sending items considered to be Prohibited will be subject to their order being canceled.

No animal products, Goods made from or containing animal products.
Any sized white goods or small appliances such as washing machines, water heaters and any similar domestic or commercial appliances.
Drugs or medicines, in any form or state, are fully restricted.
Hazardous Items*, Any goods, products or other items containing, in whole or in part, hazardous materials.
Liquids of all kinds are prohibited.
Perishable Goods*, Any product in which quality deteriorates due to environmental conditions through time, needs to be kept chilled or frozen. Such as perishable food like meat, fish, dairy products, flowers, etc. are prohibited.
Large vehicle parts or over 15 Kg. Vehicle parts that contain fluid, oil or fumes are prohibited.
Weapons of all kinds are prohibited.
Items Not Protected, The services provided to us by the couriers will deliver the following items, however, you do so at your own risk. The item will not be protected for any loss or damage, however, if the item is lost within the network we will refund the cost of the carriage only.
Glass items of any kind, including glassware can be sent at the risk of the sender. These items will not be eligible for protection in the event of damage.
Fragile materials such as bone china, fine china and porcelain are not protected for any loss or damage.
All jewelry items can be sent but are considered ‘no protection’.
To view, the full list of prohibited and restricted items list click here. Items found in any of our shipment and deemed to be prohibited can be held by us or courier partners and dealt with as see fit, including but not limited to, disposing of the item.
Furniture & Electricals*, Including objects such as tables, chairs, desks, beds or electronic devices. Must be within service restrictions and packaged correctly.
Instruments*, All Musical Instruments must be sent in a hard case and boxed. Maximum parcel protection value is up to £1,000.00 for lost items.
Ornaments*, Must not be made of porcelain, china or glass (non-comp items).
Bicycles can be sent but are not protected for damage, please ensure these are correctly packaged in a box with the wheels detached and handlebars in a straight position.