Courier charges to UK
Compare All Courier Rates to United Kingdom
Live rates · last changed 17 October 2026 • FedEx vs DHL vs UPS vs CourierVia • Save up to 70%
Sending a 1kg parcel from Delhi to UK costs ₹1,777–₹3,716 depending on carrier; bulk shipments above 50kg cost from ₹501/kg via CourierVia. Prices updated October 2026.
Last updated: October 2026
Small Packet Rates (up to 5kg)
| Weight | FedEx (₹) | DHL (₹) | UPS (₹) | Aramex (₹) | Self (₹) | CourierVia (₹) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | ₹3,443 | ₹2,901 | ₹2,493 | ₹1,489 | ₹2,052 | ₹2,511 | |
| 1 kg | ₹3,716 | ₹3,277 | ₹2,936 | ₹1,777 | ₹2,249 | ₹2,850 | |
| 2 kg | ₹4,730 | ₹4,163 | ₹3,729 | ₹2,354 | ₹2,832 | ₹3,647 | |
| 3 kg | ₹6,280 | ₹5,188 | ₹4,606 | ₹2,930 | ₹3,417 | ₹4,570 | |
| 4 kg | ₹7,253 | ₹6,336 | ₹5,435 | ₹3,505 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,603 | |
| 5 kg | ₹8,244 | ₹7,483 | ₹6,231 | ₹4,221 | ₹4,587 | ₹6,635 |
Medium Packet Rates (5–10kg)
| Weight | FedEx (₹) | DHL (₹) | UPS (₹) | Aramex (₹) | Self (₹) | CourierVia (₹) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kg | ₹8,824 | ₹7,991 | ₹6,911 | ₹4,745 | ₹4,681 | ₹7,092 | |
| 7 kg | ₹9,664 | ₹8,561 | ₹7,596 | ₹5,268 | ₹5,287 | ₹7,605 | |
| 8 kg | ₹10,503 | ₹9,132 | ₹8,279 | ₹5,792 | ₹5,893 | ₹8,119 | |
| 9 kg | ₹11,343 | ₹9,703 | ₹8,954 | ₹6,316 | ₹6,499 | ₹8,633 | |
| 10 kg | ₹12,183 | ₹10,274 | ₹9,642 | ₹6,839 | ₹7,105 | ₹9,147 |
Heavy Weight Rates (per kg, above 10kg)
| Weight Slab | FedEx (₹/kg) | DHL (₹/kg) | UPS (₹/kg) | CourierVia (₹/kg) | Aramex (₹/kg) | Self (₹/kg) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 kg | ₹1,198/kg | ₹1,011/kg | ₹958/kg | ₹900/kg | ₹660/kg | ₹644/kg | |
| 16–20 kg | ₹1,107/kg | ₹949/kg | ₹959/kg | ₹845/kg | ₹602/kg | ₹577/kg | |
| 21–25 kg | ₹1,044/kg | ₹908/kg | ₹762/kg | ₹808/kg | ₹568/kg | ₹546/kg | |
| 26–30 kg | ₹1,018/kg | ₹854/kg | ₹750/kg | ₹759/kg | ₹553/kg | ₹532/kg | |
| 31–35 kg | ₹1,001/kg | ₹823/kg | ₹742/kg | ₹731/kg | ₹551/kg | ₹523/kg | |
| 36–40 kg | ₹1,001/kg | ₹823/kg | ₹742/kg | ₹724/kg | ₹548/kg | ₹523/kg | |
| 41–45 kg | ₹977/kg | ₹815/kg | ₹730/kg | ₹724/kg | ₹548/kg | ₹509/kg | |
| 46–50 kg | ₹977/kg | ₹815/kg | ₹730/kg | ₹720/kg | ₹546/kg | ₹509/kg | |
| 51–55 kg | ₹953/kg | ₹811/kg | ₹723/kg | ₹720/kg | ₹546/kg | ₹501/kg | |
| 56–60 kg | ₹953/kg | ₹811/kg | ₹723/kg | ₹717/kg | ₹542/kg | ₹501/kg | |
| 60+ kg | ₹910/kg | ₹807/kg | ₹718/kg | ₹717/kg | ₹542/kg | ₹496/kg |
Ready prices to UK from Delhi
Lowest price across carriers, before 18% GST. Free pickup across Delhi NCR. Prices for every weight are in the comparison table above.
Is DHL or FedEx Cheaper from Delhi to UK?
For most parcels, DHL is the cheaper express option from Delhi, while FedEx is competitive on heavier shipments and offers deep delivery coverage inside the destination. Both deliver in 2–3 working days with door-to-door tracking. The verdict by shipment type:
| Shipment | Cheaper option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Documents & small parcels (0.5–5 kg) | DHL | Lower entry slabs on this route |
| Mid-weight (10–25 kg) | DHL, FedEx close behind | Per-kg gap narrows as weight rises |
| Bulk 50 kg+ | Compare both on booking day | Promotional bulk rates change weekly |
DHL, FedEx or UPS to UK: price and speed side by side
| Carrier | 5 kg | 10 kg | 20 kg | Average delivery* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL | ₹7,483 | ₹10,274 | ₹18,980 | 4.6 days |
| FedEx | ₹8,244 | ₹12,183 | ₹22,140 | 4.9 days |
| UPS | ₹6,231 | ₹9,642 | ₹19,180 | 6.4 days |
Prices before 18% GST, with free pickup across Delhi NCR. *From our own shipments to UK over the last 12 months, collection to delivery. The full weight-by-weight table is at the top of this page.
Delivery time to UK
Delivery Date Estimator for United Kingdom
Check when your parcel will reach United Kingdom based on your dispatch date
Estimated Delivery Dates to United Kingdom
| Service | Dispatch Date | Expected Delivery | Transit Time | On-Time Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express (DHL / FedEx) | Sun, Oct 18 | Fri, Oct 23 – Thu, Oct 29 | 5–11 working days | 98% |
| CourierVia (Best Value) | Sun, Oct 18 | Sat, Oct 24 – Fri, Oct 30 | 6–12 working days | 97% |
| Economy (Self) | Sun, Oct 18 | Sun, Nov 1 – Wed, Nov 4 | 14–17 working days | 95% |
Dates are estimates and may vary due to customs processing, weather, or holidays. Actual delivery times depend on the carrier's performance.
How long our Delhi to UK parcels actually take
These are averages from our own shipments to UK over the last 12 months, counted from the day we collected the parcel to the day it was delivered.
- Average delivery by carrier: DHL 4.6 days, FedEx 4.9 days, CourierVia 6 days, UPS 6.4 days.
- 8 in 10 parcels were delivered within 8 days.
- Fastest on average: DHL.
Calendar days, updated monthly from CourierVia booking and tracking records (last updated 9 October 2026). Drop-off is also possible at our office in Mohan Singh Place, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001.
Shipment Journey: Delhi to United Kingdom
Track your parcel's journey from pickup to delivery
Courier to All Cities in United Kingdom
We deliver to every corner of United Kingdom
CourierVia delivers your courier to United Kingdom across all major cities and suburbs:
Remote Area Note: Delivery to remote and regional areas may take 2-3 additional days. Remote area surcharges may apply for some locations.
Looking for courier to London from Delhi? Or need to send a parcel to Birmingham, shipping to Manchester, or courier to Glasgow? CourierVia delivers to every city in United Kingdom with the same rates, same 6-12 Working Days delivery time, and free pickup from Delhi. No matter where in United Kingdom your recipient lives — metropolitan or regional — we've got it covered.
Check if your UK address is a remote area
Some addresses in UK are on the carriers' remote-area lists, which adds a surcharge. Enter the postal code (or the city) to check DHL, FedEx and UPS before you book.
Checked against the official DHL, FedEx and UPS remote-area lists. You may be asked to confirm your mobile number with an OTP first.
How to book a courier to UK from Delhi
How to Book Courier to United Kingdom from Delhi
Simple 6-step process – book in 2 minutes
Step 1: Get Instant Quote
Use our rate calculator above. Enter your pickup pincode, select United Kingdom, item type, and weight. Compare rates from DHL, FedEx, UPS, and more.
Step 2: Choose Your Carrier
Select the carrier that fits your budget and timeline – fastest (DHL/FedEx), best value (CourierVia), or cheapest (Economy).
Step 3: Schedule Free Pickup
Choose a convenient date and time slot. Pickup available Monday to Saturday across Delhi NCR.
Step 4: Prepare Your Shipment
Keep ready: items properly packed, ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport), recipient's complete address and phone number.
Step 5: Pickup & Dispatch
Our executive arrives at your location, verifies documents, weighs parcel, provides packaging (if needed), and generates AWB number.
Step 6: Track & Receive
Track your courier to United Kingdom in real-time. SMS/email updates at every milestone. Delivery in 6-12 Working Days.
Courier Pickup Service in Delhi
Local pickup details for your shipment to United Kingdom
Pickup Availability
Same-day pickup for orders placed before 2 PM.
Next-day pickup for orders after 2 PM.
Available Monday–Saturday across Delhi.
Nearest Cargo Hub
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — International Cargo Terminal, just 15 km from central Delhi. Your parcel reaches the international cargo terminal within hours of pickup.
Areas Served in Delhi
Pickup covers every area of Delhi, from Connaught Place and Karol Bagh to Dwarka, Rohini and Saket. See our full Delhi international courier service →
Get an Exact Quote for Your Pincode
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What you can send to UK
Items You Can Send in Courier to United Kingdom
Check what's allowed before sending your parcel
Allowed Items for United Kingdom
| Category | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Passports, certificates, contracts, visa papers | No restrictions, fastest clearance |
| Clothing & Textiles | Sarees, suits, wedding dresses, shoes | Personal clothing freely allowed |
| Dry Food Items | Home-made sweets, snacks, spices, dry fruits | Must be sealed, labeled, non-perishable |
| Books & Stationery | Textbooks, novels, notebooks, magazines | Freely allowed |
| Gifts & Handicrafts | Festive gifts, toys, decorative items, idols | Non-flammable only |
| Electronics | Mobiles, laptops, tablets, chargers | Invoice mandatory, battery guidelines apply |
| Cosmetics | Soaps, creams, lipsticks (non-alcoholic) | MSDS may be required |
| Household Items | Utensils, kitchen items, home decor | Properly packed |
Prohibited Items for United Kingdom
| Category | Examples | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Meat & Dairy | Milk, cheese, butter, meat products | Biosecurity risk |
| Fresh Food | Fruits, vegetables, ghee, pickle | Perishable, pest risk |
| E-Cigarettes | Vapes, vape liquids, pods | Banned in many countries |
| Live Plants | Seeds, saplings, flowers | Agricultural risk |
| Weapons | Knives, firearms, ammunition | Illegal |
| Narcotics | Cannabis, controlled substances | Illegal |
| Alcohol & Tobacco | Liquor, cigarettes | Requires import license |
| Flammable Items | Perfumes, deodorants, lighters | Safety hazard |
Important: Post-Brexit customs declaration required. VAT applicable on commercial goods. Incorrectly declared items may be seized, destroyed, or result in heavy fines.
Not sure if your item is allowed? Call us at 786-101-1111 – we'll guide you.
Food Courier to UK from Delhi
Send home-made sweets, namkeen, sealed spices and dry fruits to UK in food-grade, leak-proof packaging — ghee, pickle, non-veg food, dairy and fresh produce are not permitted. See the full food courier guide →
Excess Baggage Courier to UK from Delhi
Flying soon? Shipping your extra bags by courier costs a fraction of airline excess-baggage fees — with free doorstep pickup, professional packing and door-to-door delivery in 4–6 working days. We've put the full airline-fee comparison, packing list and pre-departure checklist in our dedicated guide: excess baggage & student shipping guide →
Documents and customs for UK
UK customs rules
Post-Brexit customs declaration required. VAT applicable on commercial goods. With our Self service, duty and tax are prepaid at dispatch, so the recipient pays nothing on delivery. With DHL, FedEx or UPS, the recipient in UK pays any import duty or tax charged; CourierVia does not collect it.
Documents to keep ready
- Your ID proof: Aadhaar, PAN or passport.
- A packing list with a description and value for each item.
- The recipient's full name, address with postal code, and phone number.
- For electronics, the purchase invoice with serial numbers. For business shipments, GST, IEC and a commercial invoice.
Packing and volumetric weight
Packing for UK
Use a double-wall corrugated box, cushion fragile items in bubble wrap, and keep each box under 70 kg. You can pack it yourself, or our team packs it at pickup for ₹50 per kg. Full packing guidelines →
Volumetric Weight Calculator
Calculate the volumetric (dimensional) weight of your shipment to United Kingdom to understand your chargeable weight and shipping costs.
Calculate Volumetric Weight
Important: Extra Charges Apply If
- Any single parcel weighs more than 25 KG
- Any one side of the parcel exceeds 100 CM
What is Volumetric Weight?
Volumetric (dimensional) weight is what DHL, FedEx and UPS bill on when a parcel to UK is light but bulky: (L × B × H in cm) ÷ 5000. You always pay on the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Read the full volumetric weight guide →
Why book through CourierVia
Same DHL, FedEx and UPS network, at our rates
Your parcel to UK travels on the carrier's own network either way. Booking through CourierVia adds four things a carrier counter does not: our negotiated rates, every carrier's price side by side, doorstep pickup across Delhi NCR, and one WhatsApp number from booking to delivery. Why book through CourierVia →
Courier to United Kingdom - FAQs
Common queries about shipping to United Kingdom from Delhi
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Buy from Myntra, Ajio, Amazon India, Flipkart or any Indian store, ship to our Delhi NCR warehouse, and we consolidate multiple orders into one box — saving up to 50% — then deliver to your UK doorstep via DHL, FedEx or UPS. We can even shop Delhi markets on your behalf. Learn how Shop & Ship works →
Guides: Students, Gifts & Urgent Documents
Deep-dive guides for the three most common shipments to UK
🎓 Student baggage shipping
Moving abroad for university? Ship your winter wear, books and kitchen essentials by courier and save up to 80% versus airline excess-baggage fees — with free pickup and door-to-door delivery.
Read the student shipping guide →🎁 Sending gifts abroad
Diwali hampers, Rakhi, sweets or wedding favours — we pack fragile gifts free and complete the customs declaration correctly so duties never surprise your recipient.
Read the gift courier guide →📄 Urgent documents in 48–72 hrs
Admission deadline, visa paperwork or a legal filing — express document delivery with express pickup, priority dispatch, live tracking and signed proof of delivery.
Read the urgent document guide →Ship to United Kingdom from Other Delhi NCR Cities
Courier pickup available from all Delhi NCR locations
Doorstep Pickup Available in All Delhi NCR Localities
Delhi: Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Saket, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Rajouri Garden, Janakpuri, Vasant Kunj, Greater Kailash, Defence Colony, Hauz Khas, Green Park, Nehru Place, Chandni Chowk, Paharganj, Model Town, Civil Lines, Preet Vihar, Mayur Vihar.
Gurgaon (Gurugram): DLF Phase 1-5, Sector 14, Sector 29, Sector 40-57, Sohna Road, Golf Course Road, MG Road, Cyber City, Udyog Vihar, Palam Vihar, South City, Sushant Lok, Nirvana Country, Manesar.
Noida: Sector 18, Sector 62, Sector 63, Sector 15-16, Sector 44, Sector 50, Sector 76-78, Sector 120-137, Greater Noida, Greater Noida West (Noida Extension), Pari Chowk, Knowledge Park.
Ghaziabad: Indirapuram, Vaishali, Kaushambi, Vasundhara, Raj Nagar Extension, Crossing Republik, Lal Kuan, Govindpuram, Shalimar Garden, Sahibabad.
Faridabad: Sector 14-17, Sector 21-28, NIT, BPTP, Surajkund, Ballabgarh, Greenfield Colony, Neharpar, Sector 37-88 (Greater Faridabad).
Free pickup for all Delhi NCR areas. Book before 2 PM for same-day pickup and dispatch to United Kingdom.
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