Air express shipping from and to Austria offers a fast and reliable solution for sending parcels, documents, and ecommerce goods worldwide. With excellent connectivity through Vienna International Airport (VIE) and strong regional air hubs, deliveries from Austria can reach most of Europe within 1-2 business days and North America or Asia within 3-5 business days.
Whether you're a private sender, a manufacturer shipping samples, or an ecommerce seller exporting orders, Austria's air express services provide door-to-door delivery, real-time tracking, and customs handling.
They are ideal for small, time-critical shipments and growing ecommerce exports.
Air Express Services
Air express shipping connects senders with global courier networks. Parcels are picked up from your location, processed through export customs, flown to destination hubs, and delivered directly to the recipient - typically within days.
While air freight is ideal for large cargo, air express provides priority handling, door-to-door delivery, and real-time tracking. It's the preferred method for smaller, high-value, or time-sensitive shipments that require faster customs clearance.
Pricing depends on volumetric weight, calculated from both size and actual weight. Compact packaging reduces costs and speeds up customs checks.
Air express rates in Austria may rise during Christmas, Easter, and Black Friday due to increased shipment volumes. Advance bookings help secure stable pricing and faster transit times.
Austria is part of the European Union Customs Union, meaning goods within the EU move freely without duties. For non-EU shipments, imports are regulated by Zollamt Österreich.
Use sturdy corrugated boxes and internal cushioning. Label clearly with sender and recipient details, and attach commercial invoices externally for faster customs verification.
Prohibited items include cash, live animals, weapons, hazardous goods, perishables, and counterfeit products. Certain goods, such as alcohol and electronics, may require additional import permits.
Austria's ecommerce sector - led by Amazon.de, Zalando, and local platforms like Shöpping.at - continues to expand. iContainers helps Austrian sellers manage global fulfillment through integrated air express logistics and digital customs automation.
Our express service includes real-time tracking, electronic customs pre-clearance, and VAT compliance integration, making global shipping simple and efficient for online retailers.
Most shipments reach Europe in 1-2 days and intercontinental destinations in 3-5 days.
Up to 70 kg per piece or 120 cm in length, depending on the carrier.
Vienna (VIE), Salzburg (SZG), and Graz (GRZ) handle most air express operations.
Air Waybill, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List. Non-EU shipments need customs declarations.
Cash, weapons, live animals, hazardous or restricted materials, and counterfeit products.
Austrian Customs Authority (Zollamt Österreich)
https://www.bmf.gv.at/en.html
Austria - Import Tariffs (U.S. International Trade Administration)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/austria-import-tariffs
Austria - Import Requirements and Documentation (Trade.gov)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/austria-import-requirements-and-documentation
Vienna International Airport (VIE) - Cargo Operations
https://www.viennaairport.com/en/company/cargo
PwC Austria - VAT (MwSt) Overview
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/austria
Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance - Customs Information
https://www.bmf.gv.at/themen/zoll.html
Statista - Ecommerce Market in Austria
https://www.statista.com/topics/7155/e-commerce-in-austria/
Austrian Post - International Shipping
https://www.post.at/en