Air Cargo Cut-off Times

DHL Express Cargo Cut-off Times

DHL Express (D0, AWB prefix 155) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
DHL Express
IATA code
D0
AWB prefix
155
Region
Europe

Reference cut-off times for DHL Express. General cargo documents are due 2 hours before ETD and cargo 90 minutes 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 2 hours before ETD, cargo 90 minutes before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 3 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 3 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • Leipzig and Cincinnati hubs
  • Global express network
  • Medical Express for healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the DHL Express general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 2 hours before ETD. Cargo: 90 minutes before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does DHL Express use?

AWB prefix 155.