Door-to-Door Shipping from the UK to Egypt
Start with UK collection from your address. Next we export pack for sea or air. Then we book freight and prepare documents. After arrival our Egypt partner coordinates customs clearance. Finally we deliver to your home address in Egypt. You deal with one coordinator and you get clear steps and clear pricing.
- UK collection and export packing
- Sea freight groupage or full container
- Air freight for urgent items
- Customs clearance coordination in Egypt
- Door delivery to Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and more
What is included
- Home collection anywhere in the UK
- Export packing and labelling
- Inventory and packing list preparation
- Sea freight or air freight booking
- Egypt customs clearance coordination
- Final delivery to your address in Egypt
Shipping options for Egypt
Groupage shipping to Egypt
Best for 2 to 12 m³. You share a container and pay for the space you use. This suits boxes, small apartments, and part loads.
Full container shipping to Egypt
Best for full households and larger volumes. You get a fixed loading date. Also you get fewer handling points and more control over timing.
Air freight to Egypt
Best for urgent items and essentials. Transit is faster. However the cost per kg is higher. This suits 1 to 30 boxes.
Pricing guide and transit times
Use these ranges to plan.
However final quotes depend on volume, access, packing, crating, season, and delivery address in Egypt.
| Mode | Typical Volume | Transit Time | Guide Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (boxes) | 0.1 to 1.5 m³ | 3 to 7 days | £6 to £10 per kg |
| Groupage / LCL (sea) | 2 to 12 m³ | 6 to 10 weeks | £220 to £480 per m³ |
| 20ft FCL (sea) | 28 to 32 m³ | 5 to 7 weeks | £3,900 to £4,800 |
| 40ft FCL (sea) | 60 to 65 m³ | 5 to 7 weeks | £5,500 to £6,900 |
Groupage fits small to mid-size shipments. Choose FCL for full homes or fixed loading dates.
Egypt customs and documents
We guide you through the paperwork and we coordinate clearance with our partner in Egypt.
In addition duties can depend on item type, declared values, and customs rules.
Documents commonly required
- Passport copy
- Egyptian ID or residency where applicable
- Itemised inventory and packing list
- Delivery address and recipient contact details
- Building access notes and lift bookings where needed
Helpful reference IAM Country Guides Egypt
This Egypt route is part of our international moving services from the UK with door to door shipping and customs guidance.
Prohibited and restricted items
- Weapons and ammunition
- Hazardous materials and pressurised cylinders
- Some publications and media restricted by law
- Food and plants may require permits
UK collection areas and Egypt delivery areas
- UK collection across London and nationwide
- Main ports and airports by route and service
- Delivery to Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, New Cairo, 6th of October, Sheikh Zayed
Moving tips for UK to Egypt
- First declutter before packing because volume controls cost
- Then keep passports and valuables with you
- For example photograph high value items before packing
- Also label by room and add Arabic labels if helpful
- Finally confirm building access and lift bookings early
“Packed in the UK. Delivered in New Cairo within the agreed window. Clear updates from start to finish.” Customer review
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from the UK to Egypt take
Air freight can take 3 to 7 days. Sea freight often takes 5 to 7 weeks for full containers and 6 to 10 weeks for groupage. Times can change with schedules and customs processing.
Can I ship only a few boxes to Egypt
Yes. You can ship boxes by air or by sea groupage. We can collect in the UK and deliver to your address in Egypt.
Do you handle customs clearance in Egypt
Yes. We coordinate documents and clearance with our partner in Egypt. Then we arrange door delivery after clearance.
Do you offer packing and crating
Yes. We provide export packing. We can also arrange ISPM-15 compliant wooden crates for fragile and high value items.
Do you offer UK storage before shipping
Yes. We can arrange short term or long term storage in the UK before shipping. This helps when dates change.
Other destinations
Ready to ship to Egypt
Send your move date and a short inventory. Then we reply with the best option and a clear quote.
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