Send luggage to Greece: 7 steps to prepare

Send luggage to Greece to simplify travel planning: book an available courier service and arrange collection from your address. Whether you are studying, staying longer or returning to Greece, calculate shipping using the actual dimensions and weight of your fully packed luggage.

Calculate a price using your luggage details

1. Check the contents

Before booking, check whether the selected carrier accepts the items. Travel luggage can contain things that cannot simply be shipped, such as certain batteries, aerosols or liquids. Do not pack irreplaceable documents or items you urgently need. If the contents are unclear, ask support before sealing the package.

2. Pack appropriately to send luggage to Greece

Follow the packing requirements of the selected service. A suitcase is not automatically a suitable outer package for a parcel network. A strong box and appropriate cushioning can protect handles, wheels and surfaces. Secure loose straps and protruding parts so they cannot snag. Check in advance whether the selected service accepts an unboxed suitcase.

3. Measure outside dimensions and gross weight

Weigh the finished package, including its box and protective materials. Measure its outside length, width and height. Include wheels and handles where they determine the outside dimensions. A suitcase sold as a 23 kg travel model does not have a standard shipping size. For bulky luggage, the chargeable weight may exceed the actual weight.

4. Compare available courier offers

Choose Germany as the origin and Greece as the destination. Enter the actual postcodes and package details. Compare the price and the offered service. CourierAPP shows FedEx and DHL Express courier offers; DHL Paket is a different product and may be cheaper. Select the combination of price, collection and transit time that suits your needs.

5. Allow enough time

Do not book so close to your trip that you depend on your entire travel kit arriving at an exact moment. Actual collection, weekends and the destination address affect planning. Islands and remote locations may need extra time. Keep medicines, identification and clothing for the first few days with you rather than sending them ahead in your suitcase.

6. Coordinate sender and recipient

Someone at the collection address must be able to hand over the finished package. Arrange who will receive it in Greece. If you are sending to a hotel or accommodation, agree possible acceptance with reception in advance. Carefully enter the name, street, building number, postcode and a reachable telephone number. Complete address details help avoid questions and delays.

7. Attach the label and track the shipment

After successful booking and label creation, you receive the label by email. Attach it clearly to the outer packaging and remove old labels. Have the package ready for the selected collection appointment. Follow tracking afterwards. A created label alone does not mean the courier has collected the luggage; the corresponding tracking event is the relevant confirmation.

Check before sending

Keep your booking confirmation and tracking number. Check the label before attaching it. If the recipient address, parcel count or dimensions change after calculation, check the offer again. Resolve questions about handover before the planned collection day where possible.

Compare DHL Paket and courier services

Courier network information: DHL Express.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send a suitcase without a box?

It depends on the packing requirements of the selected service. Check before booking; a strong outer box can provide additional protection.

Is a 23 kg suitcase always charged as 23 kg?

No. Packaging weight and outside dimensions count too. Dimensional weight may be higher for the price calculation.

Can I book several suitcases?

Enter each package with its own dimensions and weight. Check the offers available for the complete shipment in the app.