Compare the most economical ways to send luggage from the UK.
You have seen what Air France via Paris want to charge for an extra bag on routes to Mayotte: significant fees per bag at check-in, with no room to negotiate. Mayotte is one of the more remote destinations we ship to — a small island in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique. Being a French department means EU customs rules apply, which simplifies documentation. Air freight takes 6-11 working days via Paris, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Allow extra time and book early. We collect from your UK door and confirm the quote before we touch anything. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper.
🇾🇾 Mayotte — French Indian Ocean • Airlines: Air France via Paris, Air Austral • Typical airline fee: significant fees per bag • Air: 6-11 working days • Sea: 5-6 weeks via Dzaoudzi • Arrival: Mayotte Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi (DZA) • 0800 096 38 39
The cheapest way to ship luggage to Mayotte is rarely the airline. We offer affordable luggage shipping to Mayotte — ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. Our cheap luggage shipping to Mayotte covers collection, customs and delivery, so you save money without the airport hassle.
Mayotte became France's 101st department in 2011 and is part of the EU. EU customs rules apply. Itemised packing list required. Remote Indian Ocean location — allow extra time. Popular with French nationals, aid workers, expats.
UK door → Heathrow cargo → Mayotte Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi (DZA). 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 Mayotte.
Airlines serving Mayotte from the UK include Air France via Paris, Air Austral. 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.
“Mayotte is a route we handle regularly. Air freight takes 6-11 working days via Paris. Allow extra time and book early. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying Air France via Paris at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Mayotte destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”
EU customs rules apply. Itemised packing list required.
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. Mayotte 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 Mayotte, 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.
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— 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.