Airline
DHL Aero Expreso (D5)
DHL Aero Expreso is a premier cargo airline based in Panama, providing critical air freight and logistics services across Latin America and the Caribbean. Operating from its hub at Tocumen International Airport, it ensures fast, reliable, and secure express delivery.
Why travelers choose DHL Aero Expreso
- •Strategic hub located at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City
- •Specialized fleet featuring Boeing 757-200PCF and 767-300ER/BCF freighter aircraft
- •Comprehensive regional freight coverage across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
- •Fully integrated with and backed by the global DHL Express logistics network
Fare families
DHL Express Worldwide
Reliable, time-definite delivery for international cargo by the end of the next possible business day.
- •End-of-day delivery guarantee
- •Comprehensive door-to-door tracking
- •Standard customs clearance included
- •Flexible payload and weight limits
DHL Express 12:00
Priority handling ensuring your time-sensitive shipments arrive by noon on the next possible business day.
- •Delivery before 12:00 PM
- •Priority cargo loading and unloading
- •Proactive tracking notifications
- •Money-back guarantee for delays
DHL Aviation Charter
Dedicated aircraft charter services for oversized, hazardous, or highly urgent logistical requirements.
- •Exclusive use of freighter aircraft
- •Customized flight routing and scheduling
- •Oversized and hazardous cargo handling
- •Dedicated loadmaster and ground support
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a dedicated cargo airline, DHL Aero Expreso does not carry passengers or standard checked baggage. Freight shipments are accepted and priced based on dimensional weight, physical dimensions, and cargo classification.
Change policy
Shipment routing, priorities, and delivery schedules can be modified through the DHL customer portal. Changes are subject to operational feasibility, processing fees, and current transit status.
Check-in
Cargo drop-off, security screening, and airway bill processing must be completed at designated DHL freight terminals prior to the scheduled flight departure according to local facility cut-off times.
Colombo (CMB) network
DHL Aero Expreso operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight D5 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight D5 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight D5 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight D5 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight D5 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight D5 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat