Air Charter

Dedicated aircraft for urgent, high-value or oversized freight

Air charter means booking a whole aircraft for your shipment alone, so it flies when you need it and direct to where it has to be, instead of waiting for space on a scheduled service. C4 Logistics arranges charters across the UK, Europe and worldwide when standard freight cannot make the window, matching the aircraft to your load, handling the customs at both ends, and keeping you informed throughout, so the decision is one call rather than a scramble.

Our promise is simple. We assess your load and route quickly, come back with options, and fly your freight direct.

Why C4?

  • Direct flights matched to your load.
  • Customs cleared at both ends, built into the charter.
  • IATA Cargo Agent accredited, with a 15-minute first response.
  • 24/7 arrangement with live updates through C4Sight®.

When charter is the right call

Air charter is the escalation when standard freight cannot hit the window: a grounded aircraft, a disrupted supply chain, a shipment that simply has to be there. It costs more than scheduled freight, and it is the right call when a missed deadline costs more than the flight.

What you get

Fast to arrange
  • Options back quickly, 24/7.
  • A guaranteed 15-minute first response.
  • Aircraft matched to your load and route.
Customs built in
  • Export and import clearance handled as part of the charter.
  • Pre-cleared where possible so the aircraft is not waiting on paperwork.
Any load
  • High-value and sensitive consignments handled with care.
  • High-value and sensitive consignments handled with care.
Full visibility
  • Live updates through C4Sight®.
  • One point of contact from quote to delivery.
Proven under pressure
  • We kept cargo flying through the COVID-19 disruption.
  • We arrange charters to resolve urgent supply-chain breaks.
Transparent on cost
  • Clear pricing up front.
  • Honest advice on when charter is, and is not, the right option.

Ready to transport your cargo quickly?

How we work

01

Request

Tell us the load, the route and the deadline. We respond within 15 minutes.
02

Options

We assess availability and come back with aircraft and routing options and a clear price.
03

Book

Once approved, we confirm the aircraft and plan the movement, including customs at both ends.
04

Fly

Your freight flies direct, with live updates through C4Sight®.
05

Deliver

We clear customs on arrival and complete the final delivery, with proof of delivery sent to you.

Compliance and accreditations

Charter freight crosses borders, so customs is part of the job. We hold the air-cargo accreditations and clear your goods at both ends.
  • IATA Cargo Agent. Accredited to handle air cargo worldwide.
  • AEO. Authorised Economic Operator status, which marks us to HMRC as a trusted trader and means faster clearance and fewer checks.
  • Customs at both ends. Export and import clearance built into the charter and pre-cleared where possible.
  • BIFA member. A member of the British International Freight Association.
  • We also hold WCA Time Critical membership, and UKAS management systems.

Proven results

Frequently asked questions 

How quickly can you arrange a charter flight?

We assess the load and route and come back with options quickly, 24/7, with a guaranteed 15-minute first response.

Yes. Export and import clearance is built into the charter and pre-cleared where possible.

From light cargo to oversized and outsize freight. We match the aircraft to the load.

Charter costs more per shipment, but it is the right call when a missed deadline costs more than the flight. We are transparent on price up front.

We arrange charters across the UK, Europe and 160+ countries worldwide. Tell us the origin, destination and deadline and we’ll come back with aircraft and routing options.

Yes. We match the aircraft to the load, from light cargo through to oversized and outsize freight that won’t fit a scheduled service, and arrange the ground handling at both ends.