Overland Airways cargo provides a clear starting point for sending parcels and freight across its network in Nigeria. If you need an item delivered to a city beyond a major gateway, ask the cargo team about the complete airport journey and arrange the road transfers at each end.
The official Overland Airways cargo page advertises parcel and cargo transport on its flights and lists cargooperations@overlandairways.com, fly@overlandairways.com and +2348035250133 for enquiries. Confirm the current destinations, schedule and acceptance for your date rather than treating the webpage’s city list as a guaranteed flight plan.
How to make an Overland cargo booking
Send the cargo team the origin and destination, when the goods are ready and the required arrival time. State whether you are sending a document, ordinary boxed goods, commercial stock or unusual equipment. Ask whether the cargo can travel directly, requires a transfer or needs an alternative arrangement.
Get written acceptance before taking the load to the airport. Request the cargo receiving address, cutoff time and authorised contact for handover. Passenger check-in and VIP charter enquiries are separate processes; the airline’s passenger charter offer should not be assumed to include a dedicated freight charter.
Prepare a complete shipment brief
- Origin and destination, shipping date and delivery deadline.
- Contents, package count, gross weights and dimensions.
- Any batteries, liquids, chemicals, perishables or fragile items.
- Sender, receiver and destination collection contacts.
- Required airport handling, customs assistance or road delivery.
Ask about maximum dimensions and weight per piece. A total consignment weight does not establish whether each package fits the aircraft or can be loaded safely. If your goods can be divided or repacked, explain that flexibility without assuming it will make an otherwise restricted commodity acceptable.
Overland Airways air freight charges
Request a current shipment-specific quotation. Ask whether pricing uses gross or volume-based weight, which minimum charge applies and whether security screening and terminal handling are included. Identify any special packaging, storage or destination charges.
Compare the same endpoints when checking other providers. Airport-to-airport freight plus separate road transport can differ substantially from a complete delivery quote. Confirm the quotation currency, payment method and how long the offered rate and capacity remain valid.
Handover and destination collection
Label the consignment clearly and follow the airline’s packaging and documentation instructions. Ask for the shipment reference and the contact to use for progress updates. For time-sensitive goods, ask what happens if the intended flight changes or the package is moved to another service.
Tell the recipient where to collect and which identification or authorisation is required. Arrange a vehicle appropriate to the package size and clarify when storage charges start. Plan the final road journey so a parcel arriving at the airport does not remain there while collection is being organised.
Overland cargo questions
Can I ship without buying a passenger ticket?
Ask the cargo team to book the consignment under the applicable freight process.
Are all types of goods accepted?
Acceptance depends on the contents, packaging, aircraft and handling requirements.
Does the cargo price include delivery?
Confirm the service endpoint in writing and arrange any separate collection or delivery.
Turn your enquiry into a workable shipping plan
For a seller sending several orders on one departure, prepare separate receiver details and identify how the pieces should be recorded. Ask whether every carton has been accepted and how the recipient checks the package count at release. If a connecting or onward road movement is needed, establish who arranges it. A small urgent spare should be described accurately, including any batteries or fluids, before it reaches the receiving desk. The delivery promise to your customer should include cargo release and the final road leg.
Compare the complete quotation
Ask for the total payable for the same shipment and delivery endpoint. A lower flight charge can leave screening, storage, handling and road transport to be paid separately. Check the quotation’s expiry date, payment currency and what happens if the flight changes. Identify who will notify the receiver when the cargo is ready and who pays for a delay in collection. Keep written acceptance with the booking reference before releasing the goods.
Compare the acceptance questions in our Umza Air cargo booking guide when assessing a separate domestic option.
How Travo can assist
For shipments moving within Nigeria, Travo offers local same-day delivery in supported cities and business delivery services for repeat orders. Ask about collection before airport handover and delivery after release. Businesses receiving stock can also use warehouse storage and fulfilment for inventory, picking, packing and distribution. Timing and coverage should be agreed for the actual addresses.
Request a shipment plan from Travo with your collection and delivery addresses, goods description, dimensions, weight and deadline. Ask which services are included, which need separate approval and what the delivery estimate depends on. This lets you coordinate the ground journey with the airline’s confirmed acceptance.
