Air Cargo Cut-off Times

British Airways World Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times

British Airways World Cargo (BA, AWB prefix 125) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
British Airways World Cargo
IATA code
BA
AWB prefix
125
Region
Europe

Reference cut-off times for British Airways World Cargo. General cargo documents are due 3 hours before ETD and cargo 3 hours before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 3 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Valuable cargo: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • Prioritise for express service
  • Constant Climate for temperature-sensitive

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Frequently asked questions

What is the British Airways World Cargo general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 3 hours before ETD. Cargo: 3 hours before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does British Airways World Cargo use?

AWB prefix 125.