Whether you are a seller shipping to customers in London, or you just want to send something to family in Manchester, the questions are always the same. What can I send? How do I pack it? What about customs? How long will it take, and what will it cost? This guide answers each one in plain terms, so you can send your parcel with no guesswork.
1. Decide what you are sending
Most everyday things travel fine: clothes, shoes, documents, cosmetics, dry foods, gifts, and plenty of commercial goods. A few things are restricted or banned from air freight, and this is where people get caught out. The usual culprits are flammable liquids, certain batteries and power banks, and fresh or perishable food.
2. Pack it to survive the flight
A parcel going to the UK is handled far more than a local delivery, and it travels by road and by air. Use a firm box, wrap anything fragile, fill the empty space so nothing shifts, and tape every seam. If you want the full method, we wrote a separate guide on how to package a parcel so it arrives in one piece.
3. The customs paperwork
This is the part people dread, and the part we take off your hands. Every parcel leaving Nigeria needs the contents declared and the right forms filled for both countries. When you ship with us, we prepare that paperwork, declare the contents, and clear customs at both ends. You do not fill anything yourself. You only pay import duty if it applies to your item and its value, and we tell you upfront when that is likely.
4. How long it takes
From Lagos to the UK, plan for one of two options:
| Option | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Standard | About 7 to 14 days |
| Express | About 3 to 7 days |
Which one is right depends on how quickly it needs to arrive and your budget. We confirm the exact window for your parcel when we quote.
5. What it costs
There is no single price, because it depends on your parcel. The cost is worked out from the weight and size, and whether you choose standard or express. A single document costs far less than a full box of shoes, so the fair way to price it is per parcel. Send us the weight and a description of the contents and we reply with a clear price.
6. Book the pickup and track it
Once you are happy with the quote, we pick the parcel up from your address in Lagos. You do not need to take it anywhere. From there you get one tracking link that follows the whole journey, from your door in Lagos to the recipient's door in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to ship a parcel from Nigeria to the UK?
Standard shipping takes about 7 to 14 days. Express is faster, around 3 to 7 days. The exact time is confirmed when you get your quote.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from Nigeria to the UK?
The cost depends on the weight and size of the parcel and whether you choose standard or express. Send the weight and contents and we reply with a price.
Do I need to fill out customs forms myself?
No. We prepare the customs paperwork, declare the contents and clear customs at both ends. You only pay duty if it applies to your item.
What can't I send to the UK from Nigeria?
Air freight bans some items, including flammable liquids, certain batteries and power banks, and perishable foods. Check the prohibited and restricted items list before booking, and ask us if you are unsure.
Sending a parcel to the UK?
Tell us the weight and what you are sending, and we will reply with a price and a delivery time.
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