Airline
Federal Express (FS)
Federal Express (now FedEx Express) is the world's largest cargo airline, delivering freight and packages to over 220 countries and territories. As a global pioneer in time-critical logistics, it operates a massive aviation network from its SuperHub in Memphis, Tennessee.
Why travelers choose Federal Express
- •Operates the world's largest cargo fleet with over 650 aircraft.
- •Global reach spanning more than 220 countries and territories.
- •Primary SuperHub located at Memphis International Airport (MEM).
- •Pioneer of the modern overnight delivery and package tracking system.
Fare families
FedEx First Overnight
Early morning delivery for highly time-sensitive packages and urgent documents.
- •Next-business-day delivery by 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, or 9:00 AM
- •Available throughout all 50 U.S. states
- •Advanced real-time tracking and delivery confirmation
FedEx Priority Overnight
Next-business-day delivery by mid-morning for critical but slightly more flexible shipments.
- •Next-business-day delivery by 10:30 AM to most areas
- •Saturday pickup and delivery options available
- •Complimentary standard packaging at FedEx locations
FedEx Standard Overnight
Cost-effective next-day delivery arriving by the afternoon for non-morning-critical items.
- •Next-business-day delivery by 4:30 PM to businesses
- •Next-business-day delivery by 8:00 PM to residences
- •Comprehensive tracking from pickup to final destination
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a cargo airline, passenger baggage policies do not apply. Parcel shipments are accepted up to 150 lbs; heavier or oversized shipments must utilize FedEx Express Freight services.
Change policy
Shipment modifications (e.g., Delivery Intercept, rerouting, or holding at a location) can be processed via the FedEx portal before final delivery, subject to applicable service fees.
Check-in
Freight and parcels must be tendered at a FedEx drop-off facility or picked up before daily location-specific cutoff times to meet overnight service delivery guarantees.
Colombo (CMB) network
Federal Express operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight FS 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight FS 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight FS 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight FS 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight FS 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight FS 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat