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Get your essential belongings delivered faster
Moving by air allows you to ship a small volume of personal belongings overseas quickly: clothing, documents, work equipment and essentials you need upon arrival. Easygroupage helps you decide what really needs to travel by air, then coordinates packing, customs formalities and final delivery.
Get your essential belongings delivered faster
Moving by air allows you to ship a small volume of personal belongings overseas quickly: clothing, documents, work equipment and essentials you need upon arrival. Easygroupage helps you decide what really needs to travel by air, then coordinates packing, customs formalities and final delivery.
Your Air Freight Moving Process, Step by Step
From quote approval to delivery, here’s how Easygroupage arranges fast air shipping for your priority belongings.
Confirming Your Urgent Shipping Needs
Once you approve your quote, your Easygroupage adviser confirms which belongings genuinely need to travel by air. The goal isn’t to rush your entire household overseas, but to select the essentials: clothes, documents, school supplies, work equipment and items you’ll need immediately upon arrival. This is also the time to share your departure date, delivery address and details of any sensitive items. Careful sorting prevents you from paying premium air freight rates for bulky belongings that could travel by sea or be replaced locally.
Pour éviter les mauvaises surprises, signalez dès cette étape tout changement de volume ou de calendrier. Plus les informations sont précises, plus l’organisation du déménagement maritime sera fluide.
Volume, Weight and Inventory
Your adviser assesses the shipment’s volume, actual weight and chargeable weight. With air freight, a lightweight but bulky box can be expensive because the space it occupies matters as much as its weight. Easygroupage then helps you prepare a clear inventory for shipping arrangements, insurance and customs. Avoid vague descriptions, and flag valuables or professional equipment. Even a few boxes can be delayed by an inaccurate inventory.
Checking Which Items Are Allowed
Before collection, Easygroupage reviews with you any belongings that may be restricted in air transport or upon import. Rules differ by country and carrier, particularly for lithium batteries, liquids, aerosols, medicines, food, flammable products and electronics. The best approach is to check before packing. A prohibited item hidden in a box can lead to inspection, removal or delivery delays.
Avant leur arrivée, préparez une zone avec les affaires qui restent avec vous : passeports, médicaments, documents importants ou objets nécessaires pendant les premières semaines.
Packing and Collection
On the agreed day, your priority belongings are prepared for air shipment. Packing must protect them during handling, inspections and transfers, even when transit is faster than by sea. Separate what will travel by air, what will go by sea and what you’ll keep with you. Always carry passports, visas, keys, essential medication and critical documents in your personal luggage.
Dans le cadre d’un groupage, vos biens peuvent séjourner quelques jours à plusieurs semaines dans une zone de stockage sécurisée avant le départ du conteneur. Cette phase de regroupement permet d’optimiser les coûts de transport tout en conservant une organisation dédiée au déménagement international.
Transport to the Airport
After collection, your belongings are taken to a logistics hub or airport, depending on the arrangements. This stage may include checks, document preparation and coordination with freight operators. A common misconception is that collection means immediate departure. Air freight is a coordinated process: the shipment and paperwork must be ready before it can be accepted for transport.
Air Freight Transport and Tracking
Your belongings then fly to the destination country. Depending on routes, capacity and freight arrangements, the journey may be direct or involve a transfer hub. Easygroupage monitors your shipment and keeps you informed of key milestones. Air transport significantly reduces transit time, but doesn’t mean instant delivery: local handling, customs clearance and final delivery still need to be completed.
Customs Clearance and Final Delivery
At destination, the local agent or operator handles the required formalities before delivery. Requirements depend on the country, your status and the goods being shipped. Once released, your belongings are delivered to the agreed address. Stay reachable, inspect your packages on arrival and report any issues promptly. If your new home isn’t ready, storage may be available depending on your circumstances.
Which Shipping Option Is Right for You?
The best choice rarely depends on a single factor. Delivery deadline, shipment size, available budget and your arrangements at destination all matter. Often, the most suitable option is neither the fastest nor the cheapest, but the one that fits your actual needs.
Solution
Budget
Speed
Volume
Best for
Shared Container Shipping (LCL)
2–15 m³
Budget first, flexible delivery dates
Dedicated Container (FCL)
15 m³+
Full household moves with tighter schedules
Air Freight
< 1 m3
Urgent essentials and a quick move-in
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Why Choose Air Freight for Your International Move?
Air shipping isn’t just about speed. Used selectively, it can make settling in easier and help avoid unnecessary costs.
Air Freight Moving Costs and Delivery Times
What Affects the Price?
The cost of an international move by air freight mainly depends on actual weight, chargeable weight, destination, included services and access restrictions at collection or delivery. Contrary to what you might expect, just a few boxes can be expensive if they take up a lot of space. With air freight, the space occupied on the aircraft matters as much as the shipment’s weight.
Your quote may also vary depending on packing, insurance, local customs formalities and final delivery.
How Long Does Air Shipping Take?
The flight itself is fast, but door-to-door delivery also includes collection, paperwork, possible inspections, customs clearance and delivery at destination. Depending on the country and time of year, these steps can account for a significant share of the total timeline.
A common mistake is to confuse arrival at the airport with final delivery. Even with air freight, several operations remain before you can receive your belongings.
How Can You Keep Costs Down?
- Ship only the essentials: clothes, documents, professional equipment and items you need immediately upon arrival.
- Compare against replacement costs: some furniture or equipment may cost less to buy locally.
- Prepare your inventory early: complete paperwork helps prevent administrative delays.
- Check restricted items: batteries, liquids and certain medicines can cause complications.
- Consider a combined solution: air freight for urgent belongings, sea freight or shared container shipping for the rest.
Easygroupage’s key advice is simple: focus on what you genuinely need upon arrival, rather than the number of boxes. This generally gives you the best balance of cost, timing and comfort as you settle in.
Popular Destinations for International Air Freight Moves
Air shipping is available to many destinations worldwide. Explore our country guides to learn about local requirements, transit times and customs procedures.
What's Included in Our Services
- Packing materials provided
- Packing and protection of your belongings by our teams
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Export and import customs formalities
- Sea freight in a shared container
- Delivery to your new address
What to Budget for Separately
- International moving insurance
- Special crates for very fragile items
- Additional handling services (carrying, furniture lifts, difficult access, etc.)
- Any taxes or import duties in the destination country
- Costs arising from force majeure (strikes, rerouting, exceptional events, etc.)
Good to Know
Moving Insurance
All-risk insurance is required to protect your belongings during international transport.
Delivery Times
Sea freight transit times are estimates and may vary depending on port conditions and logistical disruptions.
Customs
Our teams help you navigate the administrative formalities required for your international move.
Solutions Tailored to Your Move
Depending on your shipment size, budget and schedule, other services may complement or replace air freight. Discover the alternatives best suited to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving by Air
Here are the questions our customers most often ask before sending personal belongings overseas by air.
How Much Does an International Move by Air Cost?
The price mainly depends on actual weight, chargeable weight, destination and the services included. A light but bulky box can cost more to ship by air than a denser one. That’s why we recommend assessing exactly what you need to send before requesting a quote.
Can I Send Just a Few Boxes by Air?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons to use air freight for a move. It’s especially suitable for clothes, documents, professional equipment and essentials you’ll need as soon as you arrive. Sea freight is often more economical for non-urgent belongings.
Can I Combine Air and Sea Shipping for My Move?
Yes. For many international relocations, this is the most practical approach. Essential belongings travel by air so they’re available quickly, while furniture and larger shipments go by sea. This helps balance cost, delivery times and the ease of settling in.
Which Items Cannot Be Shipped by Air?
Some products are restricted or prohibited, including certain lithium batteries, aerosols, liquids, flammable materials and medicines. Rules vary by airline and destination country. When in doubt, check before packing to avoid your shipment being held up or delayed.
Does Air Shipping Avoid Customs Formalities?
No. Although flying significantly reduces transit time, customs requirements still apply depending on the destination country. An accurate inventory and complete paperwork generally help prevent delays. Your adviser will help you prepare the documentation.
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