Air express shipping from and to Hungary provides a fast, reliable, and cost-efficient way to send parcels, documents, and ecommerce goods globally.
With Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) as Central Europe's leading air logistics hub, shipments from Hungary can reach European destinations within 1-2 business days and international markets within 3-5 business days.
Whether you're shipping business samples, urgent documents, or online store orders, air express in Hungary offers door-to-door delivery, end-to-end tracking, and quick customs clearance, tailored for individuals, SMEs, and ecommerce sellers.
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 rates are calculated based on volumetric (dimensional) weight. Using compact, well-protected packaging helps minimize costs and ensures faster handling.
Shipping costs may rise during Christmas, Easter, and Black Friday Europe, when parcel volumes peak. Early bookings help secure preferred pricing and guaranteed air space.
As a member of the European Union Customs Union, goods shipped within the EU are duty-free. Imports from outside the EU are subject to Hungarian Customs (NAV) procedures.
iContainers handles electronic customs submissions through the NAV system, ensuring faster clearance for express parcels.
Use sturdy, moisture-resistant boxes and interior cushioning to protect goods during transit. Include bilingual (Hungarian-English) invoices and attach documentation externally for customs visibility.
Prohibited items include weapons, narcotics, cash, flammable materials, counterfeit products, and perishables. Certain electronics or chemicals require special compliance documentation under EU safety laws.
Hungary's ecommerce market - led by eMAG.hu, Extreme Digital, Alza.hu, and Media Markt Hungary - relies on reliable, fast international logistics.
iContainers helps ecommerce sellers expand globally with automated customs filing, tracking integration, and VAT-compliant delivery across the EU.
All shipments include real-time tracking, electronic customs declaration, and IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) compliance for seamless cross-border ecommerce operations.
Usually 1-5 business days, depending on destination and customs processing.
Most couriers accept up to 70 kg per piece or 120 cm in length.
Budapest (BUD), Debrecen (DEB), and Győr-Pér (GYD).
Air Waybill, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List are mandatory; customs declarations are required for non-EU destinations.
Weapons, narcotics, perishables, hazardous materials, and counterfeit goods.
Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal (NAV) - Hungarian Customs and Tax Authority
https://nav.gov.hu/
Hungary - Import Tariffs (U.S. International Trade Administration)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/hungary-import-tariffs
Hungary - Import Requirements and Documentation (Trade.gov)
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/hungary-import-requirements-and-documentation
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) - Cargo Operations
https://www.bud.hu/en/cargo
PwC Hungary - VAT (ÁFA) Overview
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/hungary
European Commission - VAT and IOSS Rules
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/ioss_en
Statista - Ecommerce Market in Hungary
https://www.statista.com/topics/6876/e-commerce-in-hungary/
Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) - Trade and Logistics Data
https://hipa.hu/