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Air freight: Fast and reliable transport options

Air freight designed around your business – fast, reliable, backed by a global network and with dedicated air freight solutions in Türkiye. With a comprehensive portfolio including handling, customs, insurance, digital and express solutions, we deliver on time with true end‑to‑end support.

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We shape our air freight services around your demands. By delivering fast, secure transport for your time-critical shipments – whether pharmaceuticals, electronics or high-value goods – we ensure your products arrive exactly when and where they’re needed. Tailored to your business and powered by trusted global airline partners, our air freight services ensure smooth, reliable connections to, from and within Türkiye.

From express and specialized handling to sustainable options, our expert teams and transparent processes give you confidence at every step, keeping your air cargo moving on time, every time.

What we offer

  • FLYNow – fast and efficient
  • FLYSmart – to optimize time and cost with moderate delivery times and competitive pricing
  • FLYSaver – longer transit times for budget-friendly shipping
  • FLYSelect – benefit from our customized solutions designed to meet all your shipping requirements

Whether it’s oversized and sensitive shipments or urgent deliveries, our air charter solutions offer maximum flexibility and capacity to meet your cargo needs. Tailored to your exact requirements, we ensure safe, reliable and on‑time delivery. Flexible full or split charter options help you optimize costs while maintaining full operational control.

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When every minute counts, our on‑board-courier service delivers speed you can trust for your most urgent or high‑value shipments. A dedicated courier personally accompanies your cargo from pickup to final delivery, avoiding standard handling and ensuring a fast, secure and seamless journey end-to-end.

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Benefits of choosing Rhenus for air freight

Connect to a global network with gateways at key air freight hubs, including strategic locations across Türkiye, delivering flexible, high‑quality solutions wherever your business operates.

Frequent weekly uplifts to destinations worldwide keep your shipments moving smoothly –delivered with reliability, consistency and on‑time performance.

We offer tailored solutions for all cargo types, with charter and on‑board-courier services ensuring speed and precision for special requirements.

Customers can track their shipments in real time, providing transparency and peace of mind.

RHEGREEN - our CO₂ efficiency tool

Rhenus provides a comprehensive three-step solution to reduce shipment emissions and help you achieve your sustainability goals. Start by measuring your emissions with our in-house emissions dashboard, optimize efficiency using RHEGREEN, our CO₂ efficiency tool that identifies the most CO₂-efficient aircraft for cargo movements, or further reduce your impact by switching to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

With RHEGREEN, customers can make informed decisions to choose lower-emission options for their shipments.

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Why choose Rhenus for air freight services

  • Consistent scheduling and reliable transport times: We closely track every uplift and arrival at both origin and destination to keep your shipments on schedule. At the same time, we work with carefully selected carrier partners to consistently meet your expectations for reliable, on‑time delivery.
  • Full regulatory compliance: We manage international standards and end‑to‑end customs clearance to minimize delays and ensure your shipments move smoothly and safely.
  • Tailored solutions for every cargo type: From small parcels and oversized shipments to hazardous or temperature‑controlled goods, our experts design solutions that fit your exact needs – including charter and on‑board-courier services.
  • Transparent and competitive pricing: Benefit from clear, flexible service levels and value‑added options such as express delivery and 24/7 pickups to support time‑critical shipments.
  • Secure handling for all shipments: Whether refrigerated, high‑volume, large or small, we ensure your air freight is handled and transported securely at every stage.

Comprehensive digital solutions

Streamline your shipments with fully digital processes that boost efficiency and speed while supporting sustainability. By reducing paperwork, e‑freight helps lower emissions and minimize the environmental impact of air cargo operations.

Seamlessly connect your IT systems with ours to automate workflows and securely exchange data such as shipment bookings and status updates. Benefit from real‑time, accurate information, higher data quality, and faster, more efficient transactions.

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Customs clearance

We handle air freight customs clearance in full accordance with current regulations, including local requirements in Türkiye, tailored to your specific needs. Our teams at each location support you throughout the import and export process. We also take care of preparing all required documentation for import customs clearance at the air freight destination.

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Insurance

We provide customized transport insurance solutions designed to safeguard the financial value of your cargo against physical loss or damage caused by external events throughout the entire journey – by road, sea or air. This allows you to manage the financial consequences of damage or loss in a controlled and efficient way. As security levels vary across transport routes and not all goods share the same sensitivity, reliable coverage is essential. Rely on Rhenus insurance services to minimize risk and ensure peace of mind.

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Smart storage

Our flexible airport‑based warehousing solutions combine secure indoor and outdoor storage with expert handling for sensitive and specialized cargo worldwide. Certified teams and state‑of‑the‑art equipment ensure your freight is protected at every stage, from short‑term storage near the runway to scalable long‑term solutions.

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Repacking

Your shipment is adjusted exactly to your specifications through professional repacking or resizing. For every cargo type, we apply a packaging concept tailored to its requirements, ensuring full compliance with air freight regulations. Your goods are handled carefully and in line with stringent quality and handling standards. Supported by experienced specialists, each repacking process is carried out with accuracy and expertise, keeping your cargo protected throughout every stage.

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Neutralizing

We remove any markings that identify the original supplier of your goods and securely attach your delivery documentation. Your shipment is fully unpacked, neutralized and carefully repacked before onward transport. Rhenus ensures that both the packaging and all accompanying documents for your air freight shipments are prepared exactly according to your specifications.

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Sorting

Rhenus delivers efficient sorting solutions tailored precisely to your operational requirements. Your air freight is organized by order in dedicated areas within our warehouse, ensuring clarity and control. Our skilled picking teams then assemble and process each order with accuracy and care. You can rely on Rhenus to meet agreed delivery timelines and manage the flow of your freight reliably and precisely.

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Smart monitoring

We provide advanced air freight monitoring that delivers end‑to‑end visibility across transport, warehousing, and handling. Using trusted technologies, Rhenus tracks key conditions such as temperature, light exposure, location and shipment integrity, ensuring complete control and peace of mind from departure to arrival.

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Labeling

Rhenus applies additional, customized labeling to your freight based on your specific requirements. If product details are missing from the original packaging or if further information needs to be displayed, we add and apply the necessary labels quickly and efficiently. This helps prevent delays while ensuring transparency, process control and smooth operations across your entire supply chain.

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Palletizing

At Rhenus, we optimize the stability and handling efficiency of your air freight by professionally palletizing loose cargo units, including shrink‑wrapping, in line with standard air freight requirements. Proper stacking and easy unstacking are essential for faster handling and reduced risk of damage, helping your shipments move smoothly and efficiently throughout the air cargo process.

Fast and reliable air freight for your time-sensitive goods

Air freight is widely used for shipping pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive components, fashion goods and perishable products. These shipments typically demand strict compliance with handling requirements and fast transit times. Despite higher costs compared to sea or road transport, air freight is the preferred option whenever speed and reliability are essential.

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Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help your business succeed.

Our air freight specialists are ready to assist you with tailored solutions for your air cargo freight.

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Inside a decade-long collaboration driving sustainable air freight

This case study shows how low-emission air freight, CO₂e transparency and long-term collaboration deliver measurable impact for ecological agriculture and logistics. Discover how intelligent solutions and trusted partnerships drive more sustainable air freight operations.

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Frequently asked questions

We offer flexible air freight service options – from airport‑to‑airport and door‑to‑door transport to tailored charter solutions – designed to match your specific requirements.

Our reliable scheduling and monitoring processes help ensure your shipments reach their destination on time. Through close coordination and proactive measures, we address potential disruptions early to keep delays to a minimum.

Rhenus offers value-added services such as customs clearance, insurance, smart storage and environmentally friendly options through our RHEGREEN program.