Air express shipping from and to the Czech Republic offers one of the fastest and most efficient ways to deliver parcels, documents, and ecommerce orders worldwide. With Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) as the country's main international air cargo hub, shipments can reach most European destinations within 1-2 business days and intercontinental routes within 3-5 business days.
Air express services in the Czech Republic are designed for personal senders, small and medium enterprises, and online retailers. Whether you're exporting goods, sending documents abroad, or fulfilling ecommerce orders, air express provides door-to-door delivery, real-time tracking, and customs clearance support.
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.
Air express pricing is calculated using volumetric (dimensional) weight, whichever is greater between actual and cubic volume. Efficient packing reduces shipping costs and customs handling time.
Rates may increase during Christmas, Easter, and Black Friday Europe, when shipment volumes surge. Booking ahead ensures the best rates and fastest customs clearance.
As an EU member state, goods shipped within the European Union are exempt from customs duties. Imports from outside the EU are subject to Czech Customs (Celní správa) regulations.
Use sturdy boxes with inner cushioning and tamper-proof seals. Label all packages with English and Czech documentation and include invoice copies for customs checks.
Prohibited shipments include cash, live animals, weapons, hazardous materials, perishables, and counterfeit products. Specific items like alcohol, electronics, and medicines may require special permits.
The Czech Republic's ecommerce ecosystem - led by Alza.cz, Mall.cz, CZC.cz, and Amazon.de - continues to expand across Europe. iContainers helps Czech sellers scale globally with express delivery solutions and simplified customs workflows.
All ecommerce shipments include end-to-end tracking, automated customs filing, and DPH (VAT) compliance to meet EU cross-border ecommerce regulations (IOSS scheme).
Typically 1-5 business days, depending on destination and customs procedures.
Most couriers allow up to 70 kg per piece or 120 cm in length.
Prague (PRG), Brno (BRQ), and Ostrava (OSR) handle most air express cargo.
Air Waybill, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List are mandatory for all international shipments.
Prohibited items include cash, explosives, weapons, perishables, narcotics, and counterfeit goods.
Celní správa České republiky (Czech Customs Administration)
https://www.celnisprava.cz/
Czech Republic - Import Tariffs (U.S. International Trade Administration)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/czech-republic-import-tariffs
Czech Republic - Import Requirements and Documentation (Trade.gov)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/czech-republic-import-requirements-and-documentation
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) - Cargo Operations
https://www.prg.aero/en/cargo
PwC Czech Republic - VAT (DPH) Overview
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/czech-republic
Czech Statistical Office - Foreign Trade and Customs Data
https://www.czso.cz/
Statista - Ecommerce Market in Czech Republic
https://www.statista.com/topics/6886/e-commerce-in-the-czech-republic/
CzechTrade - Export and Business Environment Guide
https://www.czechtrade.cz/en/home