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✈ KHI • Karachi • Pakistan 🇵🇰 • UK Air & Sea Freight

Shipping to Karachi 🇵🇰
Jinnah International Airport
UK luggage & personal effects shipping to KHI

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and main port. Jinnah International handles the highest volume of UK personal effects to Pakistan. It is also the sea freight hub — all Pakistan sea freight arrives at Karachi port (PKQ... We collect from your UK door and ship by air freight to KHI in 4-9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Price confirmed before we collect.

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4-9d
Air to KHI
25yr
Est. 1998
30kg
Max per item
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Upfront quote
Airport facts

✈ KHI — Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰 • Air freight: 4-9 working days from UK door • Sea freight 6-10 weeks — KHI is main Pakistan sea freight hub • Sender = receiver rule applies • Price confirmed before collection • 0800 096 38 39

About Karachi Airport

Jinnah International Airport (KHI) — what you need to know

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and main port. Jinnah International handles the highest volume of UK personal effects to Pakistan. It is also the sea freight hub — all Pakistan sea freight arrives at Karachi port (PKQCT / Qasim).

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Air freight transit

4-9 working days from UK door collection to Karachi arrival airport. Cargo collected from KHI cargo warehouse after customs clearance.

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Sea freight

Sea freight 6-10 weeks — KHI is main Pakistan sea freight hub

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Who uses this route

Karachi is a major destination for British-Pakistani families with roots in Sindh. Also the commercial hub for B2B shipments.

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Cargo facility

Terminal 1 handles all international cargo. Cargo collection from the PIAC cargo warehouse.

What to know before shipping to Karachi

Our tips from 28 years shipping to KHI

After worldwide, our team knows what causes delays, holds and extra charges at Karachi airport. These are the practical things that make the difference.

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Declared values must be accurate — FBR assesses at KHI
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Arrive with CNIC and booking reference
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Destination charges: handling + documentation PKR 3,000-8,000 approx
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Sea freight via Karachi port (PKQCT) — separate process from air
⚠ Shipper Liability & Storage Charges

You are liable for storage and inspection fees at Karachi airport if:

✗Packing list is incomplete, vague or does not match shipment contents
✗Tax ID or local equivalent missing or incorrectly provided
✗Declared values inaccurate, understated or missing
✗Prohibited items found during inspection
✗No response to customs queries within the required timeframe

Call us at Excess Luggage Co. on 0800 096 38 39 before you pack if unsure about any item.

⚠ Destination Charges Not Included in Your UK Quote
⚠Airport handling & documentation fees — mandatory charges payable at Karachi cargo warehouse, per consignment
⚠Government inspection fees — if shipment selected for physical inspection, payable by receiver
⚠Storage fees — accumulate if shipment held due to customs queries or incorrect documentation
⚠Import duties & taxes — assessed by Pakistan customs on applicable items, payable before release
Questions answered

Shipping to Karachi Airport (KHI) — FAQs

How long does shipping from the UK to Karachi (KHI) take? −
By air freight: 4-9 working days from UK door collection to Karachi Jinnah International Airport cargo warehouse. Sea freight 6-10 weeks — KHI is main Pakistan sea freight hub. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Transit times run from the date of UK collection and exclude UK and Pakistan public holidays.
Does the sender and receiver have to be the same person? +
Yes — for personal effects classification, the sender in the UK and the receiver at Karachi must be the same person. This is a Pakistan customs requirement. A different receiver will cause customs to reclassify the shipment, potentially attracting full commercial import duties.
Are destination charges included in my UK quote? +
No. Your UK quote covers collection from your door, export documentation and air freight to Karachi KHI. Destination charges — airport handling, government inspection fees, storage fees and any import duties — are levied by Pakistan authorities and payable by the receiver at the Karachi cargo warehouse. We advise on known destination charges for KHI at the time of booking.
What is the booking deposit? +
All bookings require a £75.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your UK collection date. This is offset against your total shipping charge at invoice — it is not an additional fee.
Can I ship electronics to Karachi? +
Most personal electronics are accepted on standard air freight to Karachi. Lithium batteries are not accepted on any service worldwide. Declare all devices with make, model and accurate declared value. Destination customs at KHI may levy duties on electronics — declare accurately and do not understate values.
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Excess Luggage Co.
Shipping to Karachi KHI since 1998 • MetEx House, Hounslow, Heathrow

Excess Luggage Co. was founded in 1998 and we have overseen the shipping of personal effects worldwide. The UK to Karachi corridor is one of our established routes. For a quote and documentation advice specific to KHI, call us at Excess Luggage Co. on 0800 096 38 39.

Ship to Karachi Airport (KHI)?

Tell us your UK postcode, Karachi as destination, number of bags and collection date. We’ll quote you up front, before we collect.

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