Air Freight From Perth to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
When it cannot wait for the next sailing, send it by air. We book air cargo to East Africa as you need it, for urgent or perishable goods, and still handle customs at both ends and delivery to the selected destination city.
When Air Cargo to East Africa Is Worth It
Air freight costs more than sea freight, so it earns its place when time matters more than price.
- Urgent goods. A spare part a business is waiting on, or something that has to arrive before a set date.
- Perishable goods. Items that would not survive weeks at sea. We confirm the current rules for your shipment before you book.
- Small, light consignments. Air is priced on weight and size, so compact items cost the least to fly.
- Missed the sailing. Goods that cannot wait a month for the next sea departure from Perth.
For furniture, appliances and anything heavy, sea freight is usually the better choice.
Booking Air Freight From Perth
There is no fixed air schedule. We book each shipment on a suitable flight once your goods are ready to go.
Tell us the date your cargo needs to arrive and we will tell you plainly whether air freight can meet it. If it cannot, we will say so before you book.
Tell us what and when
Send us what the item is, its weight and size, the destination and when it needs to arrive. Photos help.
Priced on weight and size
We quote on the weight and dimensions of your shipment and confirm that it is allowed to fly.
Drop-off or collection
Bring it to our Canning Vale depot, or we arrange collection from your address anywhere in Australia.
Cleared for export and booked
Our team prepares the Australian export paperwork and books your cargo on a suitable flight.
Cleared and delivered
We clear it at the destination and deliver it to the selected destination city, with updates along the way.
How Long Air Freight Takes to East Africa
Estimated transit times, counted from the day your cargo leaves Perth.
Air freight is booked as needed rather than on a timetable, so the wait before departure depends on when a suitable flight is available. We tell you the expected departure when we confirm your booking.
Estimates only. Customs clearance, inspections and public holidays at the destination can add time. We keep you updated and you can check progress on our tracking page. Confirm the estimate for your destination city when booking.
What Air Freight Costs and What Cannot Fly
Two things to know before you choose air: how the price is worked out, and which goods airlines will not carry.
How air freight is priced
There is no flat air rate. Each shipment is quoted on its weight and size, so send us both and we will give you an exact price before you book. If your goods can wait, our monthly sea service costs far less, and box shipping starts at $220.
- Quoted individually, before you commit
- Customs clearance at both ends handled by our team
- Optional cargo insurance for extra peace of mind
Goods that cannot go by air
Some goods are not allowed on aircraft. Dangerous goods, such as batteries, aerosols and anything flammable, generally cannot travel as air cargo, and other items are restricted. Tell us exactly what is in your shipment and we will check it before you book.
- Batteries
- Aerosols
- Anything flammable
Air Freight or Sea Freight to East Africa
Most people send most things by sea. Here is the short version of how the two compare.
Air freight
- Around 5–12 days to the destination city
- Booked as needed, no fixed schedule
- Priced on weight and size
- Best for urgent, perishable or small items
Sea freight
- Around 6–10 weeks to the destination city
- Departs Perth once a month
- Boxes from $220, shared or full container
- Best for boxes, furniture, appliances and vehicles
Still deciding? Read our guide: Sea freight or air freight to East Africa
Before You Book Air Cargo
Around 5 to 10 days to the destination city, counted from when your cargo leaves Perth. Tanzania and Uganda are around 7 to 12 days. These are estimates: clearance and public holidays can add time.
Air freight is priced on the weight and size of your shipment, so there is no flat rate. Send us the details through our quote form and we will give you an exact price.
No. Air freight is booked as needed rather than on a fixed schedule. Tell us when your goods need to arrive and we will book a suitable flight.
Dangerous goods such as batteries, aerosols and flammable items generally cannot travel as air cargo, and some other goods are restricted. Check our prohibited items page and tell us what you are sending so we can confirm before you book.
Shipping from Perth serves Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret in Kenya, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and Kampala in Uganda. Ask us to confirm the flight, onward arrangements and transit estimate for your destination.
Need It There in Days Rather Than Weeks?
Tell us what you are sending, its weight and size, and when it needs to arrive. We will confirm whether it can fly, what it costs and when it can leave.