Customs Clearance at Larnaca Airport

Air Freight Customs Clearance at Larnaca

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is Cyprus's primary air freight gateway. P.Panagi & Sons Ltd handles customs clearance for all air freight shipments arriving at Larnaca — from express courier consignments to full air cargo pallets. We submit AIS declarations, calculate duties and VAT, and coordinate with the airport customs office and freight handlers to obtain the release order.

What We Handle

• Import customs clearance for all air freight commodities
• AIS (Automated Import System) declarations for air shipments
• Express and courier shipments (DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT)
• Commercial samples and spare parts
• Perishable air freight (flowers, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals)
• Personal effects and unaccompanied baggage
• Temporary imports and ATA Carnet

Air Freight vs Sea Freight Clearance

Air freight clearance at Larnaca follows the same AIS declaration process as sea freight at Limassol Port, but the timelines are typically shorter. Most air freight shipments with complete documentation are cleared within 1–2 business days of arrival. For urgent shipments, same-day clearance is possible where documentation is submitted in advance and the goods do not require physical inspection.

Documents Required

• Airway Bill (AWB)
• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• EORI number
• Any commodity-specific permits or certificates

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