Updated 28 September 2026 · Travo.ng
Quick answer
British Airways does not run a door-to-door courier service for the public. Its cargo is sold and handled by IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL. IAG Cargo moves airport-to-airport air freight, including a Courier product for urgent packages of up to 32 kg per piece. BA flies passenger services to Lagos and Abuja. IAG Cargo does not publish per-kg prices; quotes depend on route, weight and service.
Searches for ‘British Airways delivery courier’ usually come from one of three situations. You may be expecting a parcel you think is coming ‘through British Airways’. You may want to send goods between Nigeria and the UK on BA flights. Or you may be checking a message about a ‘British Airways delivery’ that asks you to pay a fee. This guide explains how BA cargo actually works through IAG Cargo, which products exist, how booking works and how to spot a scam.
What is IAG Cargo?
IAG Cargo is the cargo business of International Airlines Group. It sells the cargo space on flights run by British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL. According to its website, the combined network covers about 250 destinations, with around 500 aircraft and 12,000 flights a week. Its hubs include London Heathrow, Madrid-Barajas, Dublin and Barcelona.
BA’s current destinations include passenger flights to Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International). Kano has been dropped. Cargo on those flights travels in the aircraft’s hold and is sold through IAG Cargo.
British Airways courier and cargo options via IAG Cargo
| IAG Cargo product | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Courier | Urgent, low-paperwork shipments such as e-commerce orders, documents, personal items and electronics. Up to 32 kg per loose piece. |
| Prioritise | Express service with priority handling and late cut-offs. Guaranteed capacity for shipments under 300 kg. |
| Critical | Top-priority service with a dedicated customer service team for shipments that must fly. |
| Perform | Standard, cost-efficient service for loose or unitised freight. |
| Secure | High-security handling for valuables. |
| Constant Climate / Constant Fresh | Temperature-controlled pharma, and perishables. |
| Dangerous Goods, Live Animals, Human Remains, AOG, Airmail | Specialist services with their own handling rules. |
Source: IAG Cargo products page (accessed 28 Sep 2026).
The IAG Cargo Courier product in detail
- Maximum 32 kg per loose piece. Volume is limited by the aircraft.
- No booking required for shipments under 300 kg, subject to space on the flight.
- Special paperwork and a dedicated clearance facility are designed to speed things up.
- Not allowed: perishables, dangerous goods, live animals, human remains, liquids that need orientation labels, and cargo subject to customs regulations.
Full details are on the IAG Cargo Courier page. Cut-off times vary by airport. For Prioritise, IAG Cargo quotes a standard cut-off of 90 minutes before departure, or 120 minutes at London.
Coverage and delivery network
IAG Cargo’s network runs through its airline hubs. Lagos and Abuja connect through London Heathrow. It is an airport-to-airport service, so someone still has to collect the shipment and clear it through customs at each end. For a Nigerian sender or receiver, that usually means using a freight forwarder or a door-to-door courier.
How to book a shipment with British Airways cargo
- Look up the station information for Lagos (code LOS) or Abuja (ABV) using IAG Cargo’s local station information tool. It shows cut-off times, support contacts and restricted goods.
- Choose a product (Courier, Prioritise, Perform and so on) based on urgency, size and contents.
- Get a quote and book through IAG Cargo’s eBooking system, its customer enquiry form, or a freight forwarder that handles your shipment end to end.
- Prepare the shipment and paperwork as the station page instructs, and drop it at the cargo terminal before cut-off.
- Track it with the air waybill number on IAG Cargo’s tracking tool, and arrange collection and clearance at the destination.
How much is British Airways cargo per kg?
IAG Cargo does not publish a public per-kg price list. Rates depend on the route, chargeable weight (actual or volumetric), product, season and fuel surcharges, and they are quoted per shipment. Treat any website quoting a fixed ‘BA price per kg’ with caution. Ask IAG Cargo through the contact page on its website, or ask a freight forwarder for a written quote.
Is there a British Airways courier office in Nigeria?
IAG Cargo lists station details, including contacts, for each airport it serves through its local station information tool. Use that official tool, not phone numbers found on social media, to get the Lagos or Abuja cargo contact. Parcel collections for individuals are normally handled by the forwarder or courier who booked the shipment, not by BA itself.
Beware of ‘British Airways delivery’ scams
- IAG Cargo is an airport-to-airport service. A real shipment has an air waybill number you can check on IAG Cargo’s own tracking tool, so be very suspicious of anyone using the BA name to ask you for ‘clearance’, ‘insurance’ or ‘diplomatic delivery’ fees.
- Never pay a fee to release a parcel from someone you met online. This is a common romance and parcel scam pattern.
- Check any tracking number on the carrier’s official website, never through a link sent by a stranger. See our package tracking guide.
Simpler options for most senders
For documents or a few kilos, a door-to-door courier is usually simpler than airport-to-airport air cargo. Compare DHL rates, how FedEx delivery works in Nigeria and UPS Nigeria. For bigger consignments from the UK, USA or China, Travo’s international shipping service handles air and sea freight, customs clearance and door-to-door delivery in Nigeria.
Send or receive a shipment
Book a parcel pickup in Nigeria or ask us about air freight from the UK. We will quote door to door.
Frequently asked questions
Does British Airways have a delivery courier service?
Not a door-to-door one. BA’s cargo is handled by IAG Cargo, which offers an airport-to-airport Courier product for urgent packages of up to 32 kg per piece.
What is British Airways World Cargo now?
BA’s cargo operation is part of IAG Cargo, which sells cargo space across British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL.
How much is British Airways cargo per kg?
IAG Cargo does not publish a public rate card. Prices are quoted per shipment by route, weight, product and season.
Is there a British Airways courier office in Nigeria?
Use IAG Cargo’s local station information tool for Lagos (LOS) and Abuja (ABV) to find official contacts and cut-off times.
Which Nigerian cities does British Airways fly to?
Lagos and Abuja. Kano has been discontinued.
Someone says my parcel is with ‘British Airways delivery’ and I must pay a fee. Is it real?
Treat it as a likely scam. BA cargo moves airport to airport through IAG Cargo, and genuine shipments can be checked with an air waybill on IAG Cargo’s own tracking tool. Do not pay anyone who contacts you out of the blue.
Related guides
- List of logistics companies in Nigeria
- How FedEx delivery works in Nigeria
- UPS Nigeria: courier and logistics
- How long shipping from Nigeria to the USA takes
- Travo international shipping
Sources: IAG Cargo home, products, Courier and Prioritise pages, and local station information (accessed 28 Sep 2026); Wikipedia, List of British Airways destinations (accessed 28 Sep 2026). Fares and prices change often — confirm before you travel or pay.
