Aviation
EMIRATES COURIER EXPRESS EXPANDS TO AUSTRALIA
July 16, 2025

Emirates has extended its Courier Express service to Australia, just months after its initial launch. The move expands cross-border delivery options for businesses, offering faster and more flexible access between markets.

 

Emirates Courier Express packages will fly directly into four major cities in Australia – Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney – on 70 flights per week.

 

The carrier noted that the existing passenger flight schedule to and from Australia is perfectly timed to provide unrivalled connectivity with key destinations in Europe and the Middle East, enabling Emirates Courier Express to offer the fastest door-to-door delivery time in a matter of days.

 

Emirates Courier Express noted that it  can serve the entirety of Australia, from launch through a strong integrated first and last mile transportation partner.

 

"Since the early test phase of Emirates Courier Express, we knew Australia would be a key market," said Dennis Lister, senior vice president of Product and Innovation, Emirates SkyCargo.

 

"Logistically challenging and historically underserved, businesses and end consumers will feel the benefits of our direct connectivity, high frequency flight schedules, and flexible, scalable solution."

 

Lister noted that Emirates has served Australia for over 30 years and Emirates Courier Express is the evolution of this journey. "We look forward to supporting local businesses, and local shoppers, with their cross-border deliveries."

 

Despite the growing consumer trust in cross-border eCommerce retailers, the International Trade Administration reports that only 6% of international shoppers are buying from Australia.

 

Challenges with delivery and logistics play a key role, as fluctuating costs and long timelines deter consumers from placing orders. Conversely, the inbound small parcel volume to Australia has increased by 45% in the last two years, and a record number of households are shopping online. 

 

Leveraging on the frequencies of Emirates' passenger operations, matched with the cargo infrastructure of Emirates SkyCargo, the carrier said Emirates Courier Express aims to solve these challenges and create new opportunities for Australian businesses to reach global customers, and global businesses to reach Australian shoppers. 

 

Breaking the traditional hub-and-spoke model, Emirates Courier Express provides direct connectivity, via Dubai, significantly reducing time in transit, reducing package handling, and getting goods where they're needed at unmatched speed.

 

Emirates Courier Express is also equipped to transport all verticals, from consumer goods to products that require specialist handling, such as critical medical equipment. 

 

Emirates Courier Express can be directly integrated into customers' existing software, the announcement said, while advanced tracking systems, real-time updates, and seamless integration ensure Emirates Courier Express customers have full visibility as their package moves worldwide.