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Cheaper Than Airline Baggage Fees
Ship your bags. Fly light. Save money.

Airline excess baggage fees are set at the point where you cannot say no. We have been offering a cheaper alternative since 1998. For two or more bags going to most international destinations, we collect from your UK door and ship your bags for less than the airline charges — with the price confirmed before we collect anything.

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The 23kg rule — and the 32kg wall

All carriers require your luggage to be no more than 23kg each. Full stop. It is not a guideline and it is not negotiable at the desk.

If your luggage is over 32kg it must travel as cargo — no airline will load it as a checked bag. Your only option at check-in is to unpack everything in front of strangers and redistribute the weight. It is slow, it holds up the queue, and it is as frustrating as it sounds.

Avoid the embarrassment. Talk to Excess Luggage Co. before you fly — 0800 096 38 39 or get a quote.

Airline excess baggage vs luggage shipping

Airline Excess Baggage or Luggage Shipping — Which Is the Better Choice?

If you are travelling with more than one or two suitcases, paying airline excess baggage charges can quickly become expensive. Many airlines charge additional fees for extra bags, overweight luggage or oversized items — and you will still need to carry your luggage through the airport yourself.

At Excess Luggage Ltd., we provide a convenient alternative. We collect your luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects directly from your UK home, office or university and ship them safely to destinations around the world by air or sea freight. Whether you are a student studying abroad, relocating overseas, emigrating, or simply travelling with extra baggage, our luggage shipping service helps you avoid carrying heavy bags through the airport while offering a reliable, fully tracked service.

Our experienced team has been helping customers ship luggage worldwide since 1998, with services to 185 countries. Depending on your destination, we also offer convenient door-to-door (subject to your destination) delivery options.

Before paying airline excess baggage fees, compare your options. You may find that shipping your luggage separately is a more convenient and cost-effective solution — particularly if you are travelling with several suitcases, sports equipment, musical instruments or personal belongings.

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Compare the cost of airline excess baggage with our worldwide luggage shipping service. We collect from your UK address and deliver your luggage safely to your destination.

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FAQs

Comparing our price to airline fees

How do you work out if you are cheaper than my airline?−

Tell us your UK postcode, destination, bag count, dimensions and collection date. We give you a clear quote. Compare it to what your airline wants. For two or more bags going to most long-haul destinations, we are cheaper — often significantly. Call 0800 096 38 39.

What is the cheapest airline baggage fee I should compare against?+

Always compare against the at-gate price, not the pre-booked online price. The pre-booked price is better, but most customers searching for alternatives are reacting to the gate price they have just been told. Our price is quoted up front and holds as long as your shipment matches what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Airline gate prices are set and non-negotiable.

Is there a minimum charge?+

We have minimum charges that vary by destination and service type. Sea freight has higher minimums than air freight. For most customers shipping 1–3 bags internationally, air freight is the right service and the price is competitive with — or better than — the airline.

📋 Collection & Booking Rules

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections applicable within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. No weekend collections outside Greater London.

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Collection fee: All luggage, baggage and boxes collected for shipping or storage are subject to a collection fee of £27.50 + VAT per 25 kg item (UK mainland), or £75.00 + VAT per item (Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland). Additional weight is charged at £1.50 + VAT per kilo thereafter, plus any surcharge for overweight items.

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Heavy-weight handling charge: Any single item of luggage, baggage, bags or boxes of 30 kilos physical weight, or exceeding 200 centimetres in combined dimensions (L + W + H), is liable to a heavy-weight handling charge of £30.00 per item.

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Barrels & oversized items: Barrel shipments — commonly used for Caribbean and West African routes — are subject to a handling surcharge. Please advise at enquiry stage if shipping barrels so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.

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The 23kg rule — and the 32kg wall

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Airline Excess Baggage or Luggage Shipping — Which Is the Better Choice?

Comparing our price to airline fees

Cheaper Than Airline Baggage Fees
Ship your bags. Fly light. Save money.