Ship luggage from Greece instead of dragging it: every September and June, airports fill with students dragging three suitcases and paying €80-150 per extra bag at the check-in desk. There is a smarter way — ship luggage from Greece ahead of you, door-to-door, and travel with hand luggage only. A courier collects the suitcase from your home anywhere in Greece, and it arrives at your destination in 1-6 working days — tracked the whole way.
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Luggage shipping prices from Greece
| Destination | Up to 23 kg | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (EU) | €59.90 (up to 10 kg) · €90.90 (up to 23 kg) | Economy, 3-6 days |
| Europe (EU) | €99.90 (up to 10 kg) · €189.90 (up to 23 kg) | Express, 1-3 days |
| United Kingdom | from €89.90 | Economy, customs included |
| Cyprus | from €127.90 | Express, 1-3 days |
| Within Greece | from €63.75 | 1-2 days |
Compare that with airline excess baggage: a second 23 kg bag typically costs €60-90 each way on budget carriers — and you still have to drag it through two airports. Shipping luggage from Greece costs about the same or less, and your hands stay free.
Who ships luggage from Greece?
Most people who ship luggage from Greece fall into four groups. Students and Erasmus: the big move in September and the return in June — from the family home straight to the dorm. Seasonal workers: islands in summer, back to the mainland or abroad in winter. Digital nomads and expats: relocating without airline weight games. Holidaymakers: sending bags ahead to avoid carrying them across ferries and airports.
How it works
To ship luggage from Greece, book at app.courierapp.gr: choose Suitcase, enter pickup and delivery addresses, weight up to 23 or 32 kg, and see the final price — VAT included. A courier collects the suitcase from your door; you follow it live in the app until it is signed for at the other end. For the UK, the customs declaration is generated automatically from a short contents description.
Packing tips for shipped luggage
Before you ship luggage from Greece, close the suitcase with a cable tie instead of a lock, and wrap it in stretch film — it protects both the contents and the shell. Keep electronics, documents and valuables with you; ship clothes, shoes and books. Note the weight: most home scales work fine — stand on the scale with and without the suitcase and subtract. If it is over 23 kg, either split into two shipments or use the 32 kg tier.
Door-to-door luggage vs airline baggage
The airline route: drag the suitcase to the airport, queue at check-in, pay €60-90 for the second bag, collect it at the carousel, drag it to the dorm. The ship luggage from Greece route: a courier rings your bell, the suitcase travels tracked, and it is waiting at the destination address. The price is similar or lower; the experience is not comparable. For students doing the route twice a year, the savings in money and stress compound fast.
When to book
For September arrivals, book 4-5 working days before the suitcase is needed at the destination — Economy takes 3-6 days. For the June return, the same in reverse. Outside peak months, 3-4 days of margin is plenty. If timing is tight, the Express tier covers Europe in 1-3 days.
Luggage shipping from Greece: FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a suitcase from Greece?
€59.90 for up to 10 kg, or €90.90 for a full 23 kg suitcase to Europe (Economy), €89.90 to the UK with customs included, €127.90 to Cyprus — all door-to-door, final prices with VAT.
Is it cheaper to ship luggage from Greece than pay airline excess baggage?
Usually yes — a second 23 kg bag costs €60-90 each way on most carriers, and you carry it yourself. Shipped luggage costs about the same or less and travels door-to-door.
Can I ship luggage from the Greek islands?
Yes — pickup is door-to-door anywhere in Greece, islands included, at no extra charge. Remote areas may add one working day.
What should I not pack in a shipped suitcase?
Keep valuables, documents, electronics and loose lithium batteries with you. Aerosols and flammables (including some toiletries) cannot be shipped — check with us if unsure.
Travel light — ship luggage from Greece with CourierAPP and get €5 off your first shipment with the code COURIER5. See also the full price list.
For the wider legal picture on parcel deliveries in the EU, see the official EU shipping & delivery rights page.