Namaste Cargo Nepal (P) Ltd. should be considered the go-to company for those looking to export their cargoes via air in Nepal. Being a prominent air freight forwarding company in Nepal, we ensure that our clients get their cargoes delivered across over 150 destinations all over the world from different continents like Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and others, irrespective of their nature, whether textiles, handicrafts, pharmaceuticals, or perishables. We will take care of all procedures, starting from pickup from your place up to delivery to the destination place through custom clearance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
The export business in Nepal is booming at an exponential rate, and there can be nothing better than air cargo services to ensure timely deliveries. Following are the reasons why numerous exporters in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu, use our services:
IATA-certified freight forwarder, highly aware of Nepal customs procedures and guidelines
Block space contracts with key airlines departing from Tribhuvan International
Airport, such as Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, and Emirates SkyCargo
Skilled staff, well-versed with procedures like preparing customs documents, complying with the export process, and filling airway bills
Excellent air cargo charges thanks to strong ties with several airlines
Shipment tracking and customer service round-the-clock
Service for all kinds of cargo, including general cargo, express cargo, DG cargo, temperature-controlled cargo, and oversized cargo
Door-to-port and door-to-door deliveries throughout Nepal
At our company, we ensure that making air cargo export from Nepal is an easy task. This is how we do it step by step from the time you contact us until your cargo arrives at the destination:
Quote Request – Contact our team and provide us with all cargo details (weight, dimensions, nature of cargo, final destination). Get a competitive air cargo quotation in just a few hours. You can calculate the estimated rate by yourself using our cost calculator
Pick-Up of Cargo – Our professional staff will pick up your cargo from your factory, warehouse, or office anywhere within Kathmandu or other cities of Nepal.
Cargo Inspection & Repacking – If necessary, our cargo experts will check and repack your cargo based on IATA standards with proper marking and labeling for safe air transportation.
Export Customs Clearance – Our expert customhouse agents will clear your cargo from Nepal Customs through export procedures at TIA.
Handing Over to Airline – Deliver your cargo to airline cargo section of TIA with complete documents including AWB, cargo manifest, and other certificates.
In flight & Tracking – The Master AWB number is issued to you for tracking your consignment on the go. Your cargo will be monitored by our team.
Delivery Destination – With our vast international network of agents, we manage import clearance as well as last-mile delivery of your consignment.
Documentations play an important role in ensuring the shipment clears customs without any issues. Below are the usual documents that are needed to be prepared for air export shipments from Nepal.
Commercial Invoice (at least 3 copies, stamped with company letterhead and includes HS Code, unit price, total value)
Packing List (with detail information about weight, dimensions, and composition of every box)
Airway Bill (AWB) – will be prepared by Namaste Cargo Nepal as your freight forwarder
Export Clearance – done using Nepal Customs ASYCUDA online portal
Certificate of Origin – available from Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce (FNCCI) and NAEC, needed to get preferential duty
Phytosanitary Certificate (needed for food, herbs, and any plant-based products)
Drug Regulatory Certificate (needed for pharmaceutical goods and health products)
Handicraft Certificate (needed for handmade crafts, thangkas, statues, pashmina)
CITES (Needed for animal and wildlife products, including some medicinal herbs)
Dangerous Good Declaration and MSDS (For dangerous goods from Class 3 to Class 9)
Note: Requirements vary by destination country and commodity type. Our team will advise you on exactly which documents apply to your specific shipment; contact us before preparing paperwork.
Your cargo will be taken care of from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) located in Kathmandu and delivered by either direct or connecting flights to various destinations around the world, such as:
India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore) – time of transit 3-5 days
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan – time of transit 3-5 days
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam – time of transit 3-5 days
United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah) – time of transit 5-7 days
Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman – time of transit 5-7 days
United Kingdom (London), Germany, France, Netherlands – time of transit 5-7 days
Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Scandinavia – time of transit 5-7 days
USA (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago) – transit period 7-10 days
Canada (Toronto, Vancouver) – transit period 7-10 days
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) – transit period 7-10 days
Important: Transit times are only estimates based on routing and air schedules. Faster shipping is possible in cases where time is critical.
The expertise of our staff encompasses a variety of cargo types, guaranteeing that your freight will be managed and shipped in accordance with IATA standards and those of your intended destination:
General cargo – clothes, textiles, crafts, pashmina, leather
Perishables – spices, fresh fruits/vegetables, medicinal herbs (cold chain required)
Pharmaceuticals – drugs, medicine, health care items (drug certification required)
Valuable cargo – jewels, gems, antiques (value declaration certificate required)
Oversized/heavy cargo – industrial machinery
Dangerous goods – batteries, paints, hazardous materials (Classes 3 to 9)
E-commerce/B2C – parcels for international online vendors from Nepal
The cost of air cargo shipments from Nepal varies based on the weight (actual weight vs. volumetric weight, whichever is higher), destination, type of goods being shipped, and the rates charged by the airlines at the time of shipment. The cost generally ranges between USD 3 to USD 12 per kilogram based on the destination and other factors.
It depends on the delivery destination. In general, the time taken to transport goods to India is between 3-5 days, the Middle East is between 5-7 days, Europe takes between 5-7 days, and the USA or Australia is between 7-10 days. It's an estimate; the duration of shipping depends on the frequency of flights, route, and customs clearance at the destination. Express services are provided for urgent shipments.
There are no minimum weight requirements for the cargo export from Nepal. However, if the shipment weighs below 45 kg, we recommend courier services. The cargo is usually done for above 45+ kg.
Namaste Cargo Nepal partners with many international airlines such as Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Air Arabia, and many other airlines through the indirect route to hub airports in Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, and elsewhere.
Yes. Namaste Cargo Nepal is authorized to facilitate the full process for export customs clearance from Nepal, such as export declaration using ASYCUDA, issuance of relevant certificates like Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificate and handicraft certificate, and coordination with Nepal Customs authorities in TIA.
Yes. Nepal is well-known for handicrafts like Pashmina, thangkas, singing bowls, and jewelry. They can be exported using airfreight with a proper Handicraft Certificate issued by the Handicraft Association of Nepal along with Commercial Invoice. Our team members are highly proficient with shipping handicrafts via air.
Yes. Namaste Cargo Nepal offers you door to door service for air freight export from Nepal. Namaste Cargo takes care of pick-up from your premises in Nepal, customs clearance for exports, airline charges, and coordination of import clearance and delivery of consignment at destination using our partner agents at foreign destinations.
Just give us a call, write an email, or fill up our inquiry form on the website and inform us about your cargo – its nature, weight, dimensions, and destination. We shall give you a competitive quote and assist you regarding documentation and picking up your shipment.
Are you ready to export your goods using airfreight? Whether you are an experienced exporter or someone who is exporting goods for the first time, we have got you covered with our cost-efficient and reliable air cargo services.
Feel free to contact us for a quote on air cargo exportation from Nepal.
