Shipping from Greece to the UK

After Brexit, “sending a parcel to the UK” gained a reputation for being complicated. In reality it’s still simple — you just need customs paperwork, and with CourierAPP we generate it for you. You enter a short description and the value of the contents; we handle the rest. A parcel from Greece reaches London, Manchester or anywhere in Britain in 1-3 working days with Express.

Prices (final, VAT included)

• Envelope: €42.90
• Parcel 2 kg: €49.90 Express
• Parcel 5 kg: €57.90 Economy / €76.90 Express
• Parcel 10 kg: €65.90 Economy / €112.90 Express
• Suitcase 23 kg: €89.90 Economy

Delivery times

Express delivers in 1-3 working days; Economy in 3-6. Customs clearance is included and rarely adds noticeable time when the paperwork is right — which is exactly what we take care of.

Tips before shipping from Greece to the UK

• Describe the contents honestly and specifically (e.g. “2 cotton t-shirts”, not “gift”).
• Enter a realistic value — it drives both customs and your insurance cover.
• From 5 kg upward, Economy saves meaningfully over Express.

What you declare at customs — in plain words

For non-EU destinations like the UK you provide a content description and a value. That’s it. CourierAPP produces the commercial/customs documents automatically and the carrier clears the parcel. No queues at a customs office, no forms to print yourself.

Express or Economy for the UK — when each pays off

For urgent or light items, Express (1-3 days) is worth it. For heavier, non-urgent parcels, Economy wins on price — €57.90 vs €76.90 at 5 kg, €65.90 vs €112.90 at 10 kg.

Cities and times: London, Manchester and beyond

Major cities (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh) see the fastest transit; rural postcodes can take a touch longer. Pickup from your place in Greece is usually same or next working day.

The UK address: postcode above all

The British postcode is the single most important field — it pinpoints delivery to the street. Include the full name, house number and street, town, postcode, and a mobile number for the courier.

Students in the UK: what changed after Brexit

Post-Brexit, shipments to the UK are customs shipments — but for students that just means a description and value on each parcel. Consolidate into one larger parcel per term, declare contents honestly, and you’ll avoid both extra cost and delays.

E-shop to the UK: UK VAT without the panic

Selling to British customers is very doable. For low-value consignments, UK VAT rules may require you to charge VAT at checkout; for higher values, import VAT/duty is handled on arrival. CourierAPP’s automatic documentation keeps each order clean and trackable — talk to us about the setup that fits your shop.

What you should NOT send to the UK — British particularities

Beyond the usual prohibited goods, the UK is strict on certain food, plant and animal products, alcohol and tobacco. No cash, no loose lithium batteries. When unsure about a specific item, check before booking.

How it costs elsewhere: the UK on the value map

For the same weights, counter prices at the post office or traditional couriers to the UK are usually higher once surcharges and customs handling are added. Booking online with CourierAPP is frequently far cheaper — often up to 70% below the counter.

A parcel’s journey: Athens → London with customs

Booked and picked up in Greece, customs documents generated automatically, departed, cleared on arrival, out for delivery, delivered with the recipient’s name — all visible in the app in real time.

The 3 most common mistakes shipping to the UK

• Vague content descriptions (“gift”), which slow customs.
• Under-declaring value — it can cause clearance issues and limits your cover.
• Missing or wrong postcode, the number-one cause of UK delivery delays.

Checklist for shipping to the UK

• Sturdy box, fragile items wrapped, voids filled.
• Accurate weight and dimensions in the app.
• Honest content description and value for customs.
• Full address with correct postcode and phone.

In short

The UK is very much open for business from Greece — Express in 1-3 days, customs handled for you, door-to-door pickup and final prices from €42.90. Brexit added paperwork, not difficulty: you describe, we clear, it’s delivered. Check your exact price in 30 seconds at app.courierapp.gr — new customers get €5 off with the code COURIER5. See the full price list or our complete shipping guide.