Air cargo from Kenya to United Kingdom
The UK is the second-largest market for Kenyan horticulture and a steady buyer of Kenyan tea. Our own UK office in Hayes, near Heathrow, works with the Nairobi team at both ends of the lane.
Goldcross Cargo arranges air freight from NBO — Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi to London Heathrow (LHR). Our own Nairobi office handles the booking, the airway bill and the export paperwork, and the shipment is tracked with its airway-bill number on the airline’s website.
What we ship on this lane
The goods most often sent from Kenya to United Kingdom are cut flowers, fresh vegetables, avocados, tea and personal effects. We also handle personal effects, samples and general commercial consignments of any size — from a single carton to a chartered flight.
Documents
- Phytosanitary certificate from KEPHIS for flowers and fresh produce
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- For personal effects: passport copy and full packing list
Undeclared goods and the items on our dangerous and prohibited goods list are not accepted.
Price and booking
Every shipment is quoted individually by weight and destination — there is no fixed per-kg rate and no minimum size. The quotation confirms the routing, departure and the documents needed before you book.
Destination customs duties and handling charges are paid by the receiver.
Call or WhatsApp the Nairobi team on +254 757 608230, or send an enquiry with the contents, packed weights and dimensions and the destination city.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship cargo from Kenya to United Kingdom?
Yes. Our Nairobi office arranges air cargo from Kenya to United Kingdom, arriving at London Heathrow (LHR). Contact the Nairobi team on +254 757 608230 or send an enquiry with Kenya as the collection country.
What goods are usually sent from Kenya to United Kingdom?
The main goods on this lane are cut flowers, fresh vegetables, avocados, tea and personal effects. Personal effects and general commercial cargo are also accepted, subject to our dangerous and prohibited goods rules.
How much does air cargo from Kenya to United Kingdom cost?
Every shipment is quoted individually by weight and destination — there is no fixed per-kg rate and no minimum size. The quotation confirms the routing, departure and the documents needed before you book. Destination customs duties and handling charges are paid by the receiver.
What documents are needed from Kenya to United Kingdom?
Typically: Phytosanitary certificate from KEPHIS for flowers and fresh produce; Commercial invoice and packing list; For personal effects: passport copy and full packing list. The team confirms the exact list for your goods before booking.
Can you handle perishable or temperature-sensitive cargo?
Yes — fresh produce, flowers, meat and other perishables need a handling plan agreed before booking. See temperature-controlled cargo.
Related pages
All cargo from Kenya · Our Nairobi office · Temperature-controlled cargo · Commercial cargo