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ALV Andorra la vella
Andorra la vella (IATA: ALV) is located in the the city of Andorra La Vella, Andorra.

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IATA Code

ALV

ICAO Code

Name

Andorra la vella

Type

Country / Region

Andorra (AD)

City

Andorra La Vella

Latitude

42.5063174

Longitude

1.5218355

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Andorra la vella（ALV） is listed as the Andorran capital’s airport or city reference in the supplied airport master data. For freight planning, it should be treated as a local aviation reference rather than an established scheduled cargo gateway: the record shows no ICAO code and no regular airline or express-flight count. Our service team therefore normally plans international cargo through a suitable airport in Spain or France, followed by controlled road feeder transport into Andorra la Vella.

The reference coordinates are longitude 1.5218355 and latitude 42.5063174, with the time zone recorded as UTC+02:00. The nearest major-airport options identified in the supplied data are Lleida-Alguaire Airport, approximately 163 km from Andorra la Vella, and Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport, approximately 166 km away. Actual routing depends on the commodity, customs status, available uplift and road conditions across the Pyrenees.

Key Highlights

Not a conventional cargo gateway: do not issue a master-air-waybill plan on the assumption that cargo will be accepted, screened or built up at Andorra la vella.
Airport substitution is central: our team generally compares Spanish and French gateways before confirming the airfreight solution.
Road feeder performance is material: mountain roads, winter weather, border procedures and vehicle restrictions can affect the final delivery window.
Customs design must be agreed in advance: the selected entry country and the final Andorran import procedure may involve separate documentation and brokerage arrangements.
Pre-clearance is advisable: shipment acceptance, security screening, airline routing and last-mile delivery must be confirmed before cargo is dispatched.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Because the supplied record does not identify an operating cargo terminal at Andorra la vella, our service team does not represent the following functions as available at the local reference point. They should be arranged with the selected origin or gateway airport and the contracted road carrier.

Air cargo acceptanceConfirm the actual airport of acceptance, cargo cut-off, security screening method, warehouse receiving hours and airline handling agent before pickup.

Temperature-controlled cargoArrange an approved cool-chain facility at the gateway, specify the required temperature range and minimize uncontrolled transfer during the road leg.

Dangerous goodsObtain airline and handling-station acceptance before tendering. Packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and operator restrictions must match the confirmed routing.

Customs and bonded handlingClarify whether the cargo will be imported, transited or moved under another customs procedure at the gateway and at the final destination.

Screening and securityUse a gateway handler capable of performing the required cargo security controls. Do not assume screening can be completed in Andorra la Vella.

Final deliveryBook a vehicle suitable for mountain access and confirm delivery address, unloading conditions, consignee availability and any time or size restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Gateway selection: the supplied data identifies Lleida-Alguaire Airport and Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport as nearby major-airport options. Our team may also compare other practical Spanish or French gateways according to airline capacity, customs requirements and road feasibility.
Connection model: international cargo is normally planned as air transport to the confirmed gateway plus a road feeder or dedicated truck movement to Andorra la Vella. The operating carrier, handling agent and trucking subcontractor must be confirmed case by case.
Transit-time drivers: uplift availability, cargo acceptance cut-off, transshipment risk, customs inspection, Pyrenean weather, traffic and border or regulatory controls can materially change the final delivery schedule.
Service commitment: our service team provides a routing-specific estimate only after confirming the physical gateway, commodity, dimensions, customs status and delivery address. No fixed flight frequency or transit time should be assumed from the ALV reference alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary destination area: Andorra la Vella and the wider Andorran market, with final delivery frequently requiring cross-border road access through Spain or France.
Typical commercial profile: relatively small-volume, time-sensitive consignments may include retail replenishment, consumer goods, spare parts, professional equipment, fashion articles and e-commerce parcels.
High-control cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, lithium-battery equipment, dangerous goods and high-value electronics require additional acceptance checks and a clearly documented gateway-to-destination handover.
Shipment sizing: consolidated airfreight can be suitable for regular small consignments, while urgent, oversized or fragile cargo may justify a dedicated road feeder and a separately confirmed airline solution.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain written confirmation of the actual acceptance airport, airline cut-off, warehouse receiving window and road collection schedule. Local ALV reference data does not establish cargo acceptance hours.
Documents: prepare a commercially accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, consignee and notify-party details, customs instructions and any permits required for the commodity and selected route.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive products, live animals and valuables require advance screening against airline, handler and road-carrier rules. Acceptance is subject to the confirmed operator.
Customs and inspection: allow contingency for document review, physical inspection and any transit or import formalities. The shipper should not dispatch cargo until the broker confirms the intended customs flow.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS information, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value and delivery postcode before requesting a quotation.
Request two or more gateway scenarios where timing is important, comparing airline uplift, customs handling, road distance, winter exposure and recovery options.
Use robust export packaging suitable for repeated handling and road transfer. Mark every piece clearly and provide handling instructions for fragile, upright or temperature-sensitive shipments.
For urgent or regulated cargo, reserve capacity only after the airline, gateway handler, customs broker and final-mile carrier have accepted the complete routing.

Planning rule: quote the shipment as a gateway-based multimodal movement, not as direct cargo through Andorra la vella. Our team can then align the airfreight booking, customs plan and Pyrenean road delivery into one operating instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Andorra la vella receive ordinary airline cargo directly?

The supplied record does not show an ICAO code, airline count or express-flight count for the ALV reference. Our service team therefore treats direct cargo acceptance as unconfirmed and routes shipments through an approved nearby gateway unless an operator provides written confirmation.

Which gateway should I choose for an Andorra delivery?

Lleida-Alguaire Airport and Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport are the nearby major-airport options stated in the supplied data. The best choice depends on origin, airline capacity, customs procedure, commodity restrictions and road conditions; we confirm the routing case by case.

Is the road leg included in the airfreight transit time?

Not automatically. Air transit, gateway handling, customs processing and the road feeder to Andorra la Vella should be quoted and monitored as separate operational stages unless the confirmed service is explicitly door-to-door.

Can regulated or temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped?

It may be possible, but only after the airline, gateway handler, broker and road carrier approve the complete chain. Advance documents, suitable packaging, temperature controls and contingency planning are essential.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin, final delivery address, commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, Incoterm, customs status and any special handling requirement. This allows our team to select a realistic gateway and delivery method.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, time zone, airport naming, nearby-airport references and distance statements in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Andorra la vella. The supplied record lists no ICAO code and shows zero airline and express-flight counts; operational acceptance must therefore be reconfirmed before every booking.

For independent reference checks concerning international air transport standards and Andorran public administration or customs context, our team may consult iata.org and govern.ad. These domains do not establish that Andorra la vella itself operates a scheduled cargo terminal, and no unverified runway, warehouse, throughput, airline, frequency, fee or transit-time figures are presented here.