Compare the most economical ways to send luggage from the UK.
You have seen what Air France want to charge for an extra bag on routes to Martinique: significant fees per bag at check-in, with no room to negotiate. Like Guadeloupe, Martinique is France — which means EU customs. The island has a strong connection with the French-Caribbean community in the UK, particularly in London. Ship early: air freight takes 5-9 working days, and Caribbean routes get busy in summer, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. We collect from your UK door and confirm the quote before we touch anything. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper.
🇲🇶 Martinique — French Caribbean • Airlines: Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair • Typical airline fee: significant fees per bag • Air: 5-9 working days • Sea: 2-6 weeks via Fort-de-France • Arrival: Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF), Fort-de-France • 0800 096 38 39
For the cheapest luggage shipping to Martinique, compare us against the airline’s excess-baggage charges. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes door-to-door (subject to your destination) from across the UK to Martinique — collection, customs and delivery included, at a quote that usually beats flying your bags yourself.
Martinique is an overseas department of France and part of the EU. EU import rules apply. Itemised packing list with declared values required in French and English. Popular with French Caribbean community, expats, holiday homeowners.
UK door → Heathrow cargo → Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF), Fort-de-France. You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.
Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Martinique.
Airlines serving Martinique from the UK include Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair. Their excess baggage fees typically run a steep fee per extra bag — set at check-in where you have limited alternatives. Our price is confirmed before we collect — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay.
“Martinique is a route we handle regularly. Ship early: air freight takes 5-9 working days, and Caribbean routes get busy in summer. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying Air France at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Martinique destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”
EU import rules apply.
Every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for each item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list every item specifically with a realistic secondhand value in GBP. Martinique customs use this to clear your shipment. Vague documentation causes holds and storage charges. We help you get it right at booking — call us on 0800 096 38 39.
Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Martinique, bag count and collection date. We give you a clear quote straight away.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.
Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:
✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
On a door-to-airport service we fly your shipment to the destination airport. From that point the consignee takes over, and may be responsible for:
Collect promptly after arrival — storage fees accrue daily and are set by the handling agent, not by us. Sea freight may also incur de-stuffing, terminal handling, customs processing and storage.
Why we tell you now: we would rather over-explain than have you meet a charge you were not expecting. We believe in being upfront and transparent from the beginning. See our customs guide for the full picture.
Our premises, our warehouse, our staff and our vehicles — photographed on the job. Not stock images.
— practical guidesWhat to pack, what customs expects, what you can’t send, and how cover works.
Different needs, different pages — pick the one that matches what you are sending.