Air express services from and to Colombia offer reliable, time-efficient delivery for small parcels, documents, and ecommerce orders. With strong connections to North and South America, express shipments from Bogotá, Medellín, or Cali can reach Miami, Mexico City, or Madrid within 2-5 business days.
Air express delivery in Colombia serves a wide range of users - from individuals sending personal parcels to businesses exporting samples and online stores shipping cross-border orders. It provides door-to-door service, real-time tracking, and customs assistance, making it ideal for both private and commercial use.
Express air shipments are handled through:
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 is based on volumetric weight, using whichever is greater between physical and dimensional weight. Smaller, efficiently packed items ship more affordably.
Rates may increase during Christmas, Semana Santa (Holy Week), and Black Friday Colombia, due to higher ecommerce volume. Planning shipments early helps avoid premium surcharges.
Imports and exports are regulated by DIAN, which applies duties based on product classification under the TARIC (Tariff Code) system.
Use durable, corrugated boxes resistant to humidity (common in tropical climates). Include bilingual (Spanish/English) labels and invoices for faster customs verification.
Colombia restricts shipments of flammable liquids, cash, fresh produce, live plants, weapons, and counterfeit goods. Check DIAN's official list before exporting or importing.
Colombia's ecommerce sector is expanding rapidly, driven by platforms like Mercado Libre, Linio, and Dafiti. iContainers provides tailored air express options for online merchants shipping abroad with full customs visibility.
Every parcel is tracked in real-time from pickup to final delivery. iContainers also offers automated customs filing through DIAN's electronic system to reduce clearance delays.
Usually 2-5 business days to most international destinations, depending on customs and route.
Most couriers accept parcels up to 70 kg per piece and 120 cm in length. Larger cargo may require air freight services.
Bogotá (BOG), Medellín (MDE), and Cali (CLO) are Colombia's main air express gateways.
Commercial Invoice, Air Waybill, and Export/Import Declaration if necessary.
Hazardous materials, perishables, narcotics, firearms, and counterfeit goods are prohibited.
DIAN - Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (Official Customs Authority)
Regulations and procedures for imports, exports, and duties in Colombia.
https://www.dian.gov.co/
Colombia - Import Tariffs (Trade.gov)
Information on import duty rates and tariff classifications.
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/colombia-import-tariffs
Colombia - Import Requirements and Documentation (Trade.gov)
Step-by-step guidance on required customs paperwork and procedures.
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/colombia-import-requirements-and-documentation
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Official Website
Cargo and logistics information for Bogotá's main air hub.
https://eldorado.aero/
José María Córdova Airport (MDE) - Aerocivil
Airport data and cargo logistics operations.
https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/
Colombian VAT (IVA) Overview - Deloitte
VAT rates, exemptions, and compliance for imported goods.
https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/services/tax/tax-rates/colombia.html
Mercado Libre Colombia - Ecommerce Market Data (Statista)
Trends in Colombia's online retail and logistics performance.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253506/mercado-libre-colombia-revenue/
Aerocivil Colombia - Civil Aviation Authority
Regulations on air cargo and express shipping within Colombia.
https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/