Air Freight Route

FrankfurtLondon

FRA
LHR
Distance
638 km
Air Transit
Contact DNA
Service Frequency
Daily Flights

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Airport

Frankfurt

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive air cargo facilities with several dedicated freight terminals
  • High-frequency intermodal connections to intercity rail and trucking networks
  • State-of-the-art cold chain infrastructure for temperature-sensitive cargo
  • Optimized customs and security screening areas for time-critical air freight

Key Exports

Pharmaceuticals and medical productsMachinery and industrial equipmentAutomotive parts and vehiclesChemicals and specialty materialsElectronics and high-tech components

Export Compliance

Companies need to ensure full compliance with German and EU export control regulations, particularly for controlled items.

LH
Destination Airport

London

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive container and general cargo berths along the Thames corridor
  • Integrated intermodal connections to national distribution centers and the Midlands
  • Major air cargo facilities at London Heathrow Airport supporting high-value freight
  • Modern VTS and pilotage systems for safe river access

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFoodstuffs and beveragesElectronics and electrical equipmentAutomotive parts and vehiclesIndustrial raw materials and semi-finished goods

Import Regulations

Incoming cargo is governed by United Kingdom customs, sanitary, and phytosanitary controls, with heightened checks on food, animal products, and chemicals.

Frankfurt to London Air Freight | DNA Supply Chain