Shipping from Dubai to ThailandShipping from Dubai to Thailand, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Thailand for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to Laem Chabang and Bangkok port. We prepare export papers and check what the Thai importer needs from Thai Customs, the Thai FDA and the TISI standards office before the cargo leaves.
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 Thailand at a glance
Laem Chabang is Thailand's main container port; Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is its main air gateway.
- Flight time
- About 6 h DXB to Bangkok
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Laem Chabang
- Customs
- Thai Customs Department
- VAT
- 7% on imports
Airports and seaports in Thailand we ship to
Most deep-sea containers land at Laem Chabang, south-east of Bangkok.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | BKK | Bangkok's main international airport | |
| Seaport | THLCH | Thailand's largest container port | |
| Seaport | THBKK | Klong Toey river port in the city |
Air, sea to Thailand
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to BKK | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, electronics, samples | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Laem Chabang | About 2 to 3 weeks, service dependent | Plastics, metals, stock |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Laem Chabang | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Thailand
- Emirates SkyCargo
We confirm current sailings for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Thailand: what the importer needs
The Thai importer clears goods with Thai Customs through a licensed customs broker.
| Item | In Thailand |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Thai Customs Department |
| Declaration | Electronic import declaration (e-Customs) |
| Importer registration | Thai tax ID and registration with Thai Customs |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff code, plus 7% VAT |
| Trade agreement | No UAE-Thailand trade agreement in force that we can confirm |
Excise tax applies to some goods; the broker confirms the total.
Approvals to check before booking
Thai regulators control many product categories.
- 01
Products under mandatory standards need TISI certification.
- 02
Thai FDA
Food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices need FDA approval.
- 03
NBTC approval
Telecom and radio equipment needs NBTC approval.
- 04
Agricultural permits
Plants and animal products need permits.
- 05
Used goods
Some used machinery needs approval.
- 06
Matching documents
Declaration data must match the invoice.
Documents for shipping to Thailand
Send these with your booking. Regulated goods need approvals before shipping.
| 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 | |
| Certificate of origin | Supports the origin declared |
| TISI, FDA or NBTC where needed |
Restricted or banned in Thailand
- Goods without required approvals
- E-cigarettes (banned)
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a licence
- Narcotics
Check Thai rules for your product before selling.
What UAE businesses ship to Thailand
Thailand is an important South-East Asian trade partner for UAE businesses.
- 01
Plastics and chemicals
UAE polymers for Thai manufacturers.
- 02
Metals
Aluminium and metal products.
- 03
Parts and returns
Components and equipment, by air.
Dubai to Thailand shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneLaem Chabang receives most deep-sea containers. It is Thailand's largest container port, south-east of Bangkok in Chonburi province. Bangkok's Klong Toey port takes smaller vessels on regional services. From Laem Chabang, cargo is trucked to Bangkok or the Eastern Economic Corridor.
- Air lands at Suvarnabhumi.
- Some sailings transship.
TISI certification proves a product meets mandatory Thai standards. The Thai Industrial Standards Institute licenses products in listed categories, such as some electrical goods and building materials. Uncertified regulated goods can be held at import. The importer should confirm requirements before the order ships.
- It applies by product type.
- Licences take time.
Thailand charges 7% VAT on most imports. It is calculated on the CIF value plus customs duty and any excise tax, and collected at clearance. Duty depends on the tariff code. The importer's customs broker calculates the total and files the e-Customs declaration.
- VAT-registered importers can reclaim it.
- Excise applies to some goods.
No, Thailand bans e-cigarettes and vaping products. Importing them is illegal and can lead to seizure and penalties. Check every product in a mixed shipment, because one banned item can delay the whole consignment. Ask us if you are unsure whether a product is allowed.
- Check mixed cargo carefully.
- Penalties are strict.