Shipping from Dubai to PakistanShipping from Dubai to Pakistan, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Pakistan for importers and traders. We fly air cargo from DXB to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Sialkot, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to Karachi Port and Port Qasim. We prepare UAE export papers and match them to the Goods Declaration your Pakistani importer files.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Pakistan at a glance
Pakistan is a short hop from Dubai. Air cargo suits spare parts and samples, while trading stock, machinery and materials usually go by sea to Karachi.
- Flight time
- About 2 h DXB to Karachi
- Sea transit
- About 4 to 8 days to Karachi
- Customs
- Pakistan Customs, FBR
- Sales tax
- 18% standard rate at import
Airports and seaports in Pakistan we ship to
Most sea cargo enters at Karachi. Inland cities such as Lahore are reached by road or rail after clearance, or through a dry port.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | KHI | Jinnah International, the main air cargo gateway | |
| Airport | LHE | Allama Iqbal International, for Punjab | |
| Airport | ISB | For the capital and the north | |
| Airport | SKT | Close to Sialkot's export manufacturers | |
| Seaport | PKKHI | Pakistan's oldest and busiest container port | |
| Seaport | PKBQM | East of Karachi, with container and bulk terminals |
Air, sea to Pakistan
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to KHI, LHE, ISB or SKT | Same or next day, plus clearance | Spare parts, electronics, samples | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Karachi or Port Qasim | About 4 to 8 days port to port | Machinery, materials, trading stock |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Karachi | About 1 to 2 weeks | Smaller loads from about 1 CBM |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Pakistan
- Emirates SkyCargo
- flydubai
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Airblue
Sea transit depends on the service; we check current sailings for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Pakistan: what the importer needs
Your Pakistani importer, or their clearing agent, files the Goods Declaration. We make sure the invoice, packing list and HS codes support it.
| Item | In Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Pakistan Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) |
| Declaration | Goods Declaration (GD), filed electronically through the Pakistan Single Window and WeBOC |
| Importer registration | National Tax Number (NTN) and sales tax registration with the FBR |
| Duty and tax | Customs duty by HS code, with additional and regulatory duty on some lines, sales tax at the 18% standard rate, and income tax withheld at import |
| Trade agreement | No free trade agreement in force between the UAE and Pakistan |
Duty slabs change in Pakistan's federal budget each July. The importer's agent confirms the current rate.
Approvals to check before booking
These approvals are held by the importer in Pakistan. Missing ones are the most common reason cargo waits at Karachi.
- 01
PSQCA standards
The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority sets compulsory standards for listed products.
- 02
DRAP registration
Medicines and medical devices need Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan approval.
- 03
PTA type approval
Telecom and wireless equipment need Pakistan Telecommunication Authority approval.
- 04
Plant and animal quarantine
Agricultural goods need quarantine clearance and a phytosanitary or health certificate.
- 05
The Import Policy Order lists banned items and goods that need conditions or licences.
- 06
Used goods
Second-hand machinery and vehicles face age limits and extra conditions.
Documents for shipping to Pakistan
Send these with your booking. The commercial invoice must match the Goods Declaration line by line.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| States where the goods were made | |
| PSQCA, DRAP or PTA where they apply |
Restricted or banned in Pakistan
- Goods of Israeli origin
- Items banned in the Import Policy Order
- Medicines without DRAP approval
- Narcotics
- Used goods outside age limits
Check the HS code against the current Import Policy Order before the goods leave Dubai.
What UAE businesses ship to Pakistan
Pakistan and the UAE traded about US$10.1 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to State Bank of Pakistan data reported in July 2025.
- 01
Machinery and parts
Industrial machinery, generators and spare parts from Dubai stockists.
- 02
Electronics
Phones, computers and electrical goods, often by air.
- 03
Chemicals and polymers
Plastics and industrial chemicals by sea, with SDS where needed.
Dubai to Pakistan shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneAir cargo can reach Karachi the same or next day. The flight from DXB takes about two hours. Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Karachi Port or Port Qasim usually takes about four to eight days, depending on the service. Customs clearance in Pakistan adds time, especially if the cargo is selected for examination.
- LCL adds consolidation time in Jebel Ali.
- Lahore cargo is often trucked after clearance.
The Pakistani importer or their licensed customs agent files it. They lodge a Goods Declaration through the Pakistan Single Window and WeBOC, using the importer's NTN. We supply matching export documents from Dubai. If the invoice and declaration differ, customs can hold the cargo and reassess the duty.
- Share the agent's contact when you book.
- HS codes should match on every document.
No, there is no UAE-Pakistan free trade agreement in force. Goods from Dubai pay Pakistan's normal customs duty for their HS code. Regulatory duty and additional duty can apply on some lines, plus sales tax and withholding tax. The importer's agent should confirm the total before the order is placed.
- Rates change in the July budget.
- Sales tax is charged on the duty-paid value.
Regulated goods need an approval from the right Pakistani authority. Medicines and medical devices need DRAP approval, telecom equipment needs PTA type approval, and listed products must meet PSQCA standards. Food and plants need quarantine clearance. The Import Policy Order lists banned goods and items allowed only under conditions.
- Approvals are held by the importer.
- Used goods face extra conditions.