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Air Freight from Iran to UK: Carpets, Shoes & More in 7 Days

Air freight from Iran to the UK moves a genuinely wide range of goods — Persian carpets, footwear, furniture pieces, and countless other categories beyond food items. Because these goods carry real value in less space than bulk cargo, air freight suits them especially well.

What Moves by Air from Iran to the UK

Carpets remain one of Iran’s best-known export categories, and their combination of high value and manageable weight makes them a natural fit for air shipment. Shoes and other manufactured goods travel the same way, alongside furniture pieces, machinery parts, and general merchandise.

Minimum shipment weight is 50kg. We focus on genuine commercial cargo rather than small parcels, which keeps our air freight service cost-efficient for real business shipments.

One category currently sits on hold, however: caviar and other food products fall under Iran’s indefinite export ban on food and agricultural goods, in place since March 2026. We’ll update this guide as soon as that changes.

Air Freight Time from Iran to the UK

Cargo bound for the UK routes through Georgia, or Turkey before continuing to its final stop. This journey typically takes around 7 days total. UK customs requirements are generally well-documented and predictable, provided your paperwork is complete before departure.

The Process, Step by Step

First, cargo departs Iran by air to one of our three regional hubs. Then, it clears transit customs and transfers onto a connecting flight toward the UK. From there, UK customs clearance completes before final delivery. For the full breakdown, see our air freight guide.

air freight from Iran to UK

Documentation Requirements

Because UK customs authorities require accurate paperwork, we recommend reviewing HMRC guidelines for your specific cargo category before shipping.

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