Air express delivery services from and to India enable quick and secure shipment of parcels, documents, and ecommerce goods across the globe. With strong aviation connections from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, shipments to Europe, the Middle East, or North America typically arrive within 2-5 business days.
Whether you're sending a gift abroad, shipping business samples, or fulfilling ecommerce orders through Amazon India or Flipkart, air express offers door-to-door delivery, online tracking, and customs handling - making it an ideal choice for both personal and commercial shipping.
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.
Costs are calculated using volumetric weight, whichever is higher between actual and dimensional weight. Compact and efficient packaging helps minimize costs.
Air express rates in India often rise during Diwali, Eid, and Christmas, when ecommerce and gifting volumes peak. Advance bookings ensure faster dispatch and stable rates.
Customs procedures in India are managed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) via the ICEGATE portal.
Use sturdy corrugated boxes with internal cushioning, moisture protection, and tamper-proof sealing. Proper labeling with HS codes and invoice details prevents customs delays.
India prohibits or restricts shipments of currency, gold, perishables, aerosols, chemicals, and narcotics. Electronics with lithium batteries must comply with DGCA/IATA guidelines.
India's ecommerce industry - led by Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho, and Myntra - increasingly depends on fast cross-border fulfillment. iContainers simplifies global logistics for sellers by providing integrated customs filing, pre-alerts, and real-time delivery updates.
All ecommerce shipments benefit from digital customs integration through ICEGATE and full tracking visibility. Automated compliance ensures smoother export processing and faster customer delivery.
Typically 2-5 business days to most global destinations, depending on customs clearance and route.
Most express couriers accept parcels up to 70 kg per piece or 120 cm in length.
New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), and Chennai (MAA) are India's main air express gateways.
An Air Waybill, Commercial Invoice, and KYC/IEC details (for business shippers) are mandatory.
Prohibited items include currency, gold, perishables, narcotics, aerosols, and hazardous chemicals.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Official customs and import/export regulation authority for India.
https://www.cbic.gov.in/
ICEGATE - Indian Customs E-Governance Portal
Real-time customs clearance platform for import/export shipments.
https://www.icegate.gov.in/
India - Import Tariffs (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Overview of India's import duties and trade regulations.
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/india-import-tariffs
India - Import Requirements and Documentation (Trade.gov)
Documentation and customs clearance guidelines for imports to India.
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/india-import-requirements-and-documentation
Mumbai International Airport Cargo - MIAL
Cargo operations and express logistics details.
https://www.mumbaiairport.com/
Indira Gandhi International Airport Cargo (Delhi International Airport Limited)
Air cargo and express terminal information.
https://www.newdelhiairport.in/cargo
DGFT - Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Export/import policy and IEC registration guidelines.
https://www.dgft.gov.in/
Invest India - Ecommerce Market Overview
Insights into India's ecommerce and logistics infrastructure.
https://www.investindia.gov.in/sector/retail-e-commerce