UK Gateways
- LHR: London Heathrow, Europe's largest air cargo gateway
- LGW: London Gatwick, secondary London option
- MAN: Manchester, Northern England and Scotland
- BHX: Birmingham, Midlands industrial hub
USA to Europe Air Freight
Transatlantic Air Freight. Live Rates Any Time.
The transatlantic air freight lane is one of the world's most active. Search live rates from major US origins to destinations across Europe at any hour through airrate.com.
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High frequency across the Atlantic.
Most major US and European city pairs have multiple daily
departure options.
A Major Global Trade Lane
Constant demand for fast and competitive transatlantic rates.
US exporters send pharmaceuticals, aerospace components, perishables, automotive parts, technology and other high-value goods to European buyers every year.
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European Airports We Cover
Major gateways across Western, Central and Eastern Europe.
Select the airport that best supports the final market, cargo type and onward distribution plan.
German Gateways
- FRA: Frankfurt, highest-volume European cargo hub
- MUC: Munich, Southern Germany and Central Europe
- DUS: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
- CGN: Cologne/Bonn, major logistics hub
Netherlands and Belgium
- AMS: Amsterdam Schiphol, major European cargo hub
- BRU: Brussels, pharmaceutical and perishable specialist
French Gateways
- CDG: Paris Charles de Gaulle, major international hub
- LYS: Lyon, Southern France pharma and industrial cluster
Spain and Portugal
- MAD: Madrid, Iberian Peninsula gateway
- BCN: Barcelona, industrial and e-commerce hub
- LIS: Lisbon, Portugal and Lusophone Africa gateway
Italian Gateways
- MXP: Milan Malpensa, primary Italian cargo airport
- FCO: Rome Fiumicino, Central Italy gateway
Switzerland and Austria
- ZRH: Zurich, precision goods, pharma and luxury items
- VIE: Vienna, Central and Eastern Europe hub
Additional Gateways
- CPH, ARN, HEL: Scandinavia and Northern Europe
- WAW: Warsaw, major manufacturing market
- PRG, BUD: Prague and Budapest
- IST: Istanbul, bridge to the Middle East and Central Asia
What Moves on This Lane
High-value and time-sensitive cargo across the Atlantic.
The corridor supports a broad range of commercial, industrial, medical and perishable shipments.
Aerospace and Defense
MRO parts, AOG shipments and specialized aviation components.
Pharma and Biotech
Particularly active on US to Belgium and US to Switzerland corridors.
Automotive and EV
Automotive parts, EV components and urgent production materials.
Technology
Electronics, semiconductor components and high-value equipment.
Luxury and Fashion
Luxury goods, apparel, accessories and seasonal merchandise.
Perishables
Fresh produce, seafood and other temperature-sensitive goods.
Industrial Machinery
Industrial equipment, production parts and urgent spare components.
Medical Equipment
Medical devices, hospital equipment and healthcare supplies.
Transit Times
Frequent departures across the transatlantic corridor.
Actual transit depends on the airline, departure airport, connection pattern and destination.
US East Coast
Typical transit from East Coast gateways to major European hubs.
US Midwest
Typical transit from Midwest origins to European cargo gateways.
US West Coast
Typical transit, often connecting through an East Coast gateway.
Key US Origins
Primary gateways for Europe-bound cargo.
The correct origin depends on cargo location, airline availability and the required departure schedule.
New York
The single largest gateway for US-Europe air cargo.
Chicago
Strong European connections from the Midwest.
Miami
Southern US gateway with connections from Latin America.
Los Angeles
West Coast gateway, often connecting through East Coast hubs.
Washington Dulles
Important gateway for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Boston
Northeast gateway with strong European connectivity.
Atlanta
Major southeastern US origin for international cargo.
Houston
Energy, industrial and general cargo gateway.
Regulatory Considerations
Documentation must support both export and import compliance.
Europe-bound cargo may involve US export controls, EU or UK customs requirements, importer registration and specialized pharmaceutical handling standards.
Confirm all requirements before booking so that the shipment does not arrive without the information needed for clearance.
Why Use airrate.com
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Rates Any Time
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Multiple Carrier Options
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Dedicated Pickup
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Express and NFO
Review urgent options for AOG, pharmaceutical and other time-critical shipments.
USA to Europe lanes