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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Luggage Courier to Nigeria from the UK

Send your luggage from the UK to Nigeria — Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. We collect from your door and ship by air freight. 5-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

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How to send your luggage from the UK to Nigeria

We collect from your door

Our luggage courier service to Nigeria is simple: we collect your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ship them by air freight to Nigeria — door-to-door (subject to your destination) for most developed markets, with airport collection for other destinations, confirmed at the time of your quote. You travel without the hassle of heavy luggage. Your belongings arrive separately, safely.

How your luggage to Nigeria is charged

Every shipment is charged on whichever is greater — the actual weight of your luggage, or its volumetric weight, calculated from its dimensions. This applies across all our services.

For our door-to-door (subject to your destination) luggage courier service, volumetric weight is calculated as: length (cm) × width (cm) × height (cm) ÷ 5,000. The result is compared against the actual weight, and the greater of the two is used to calculate your price. Rates vary by route and are confirmed at the time of quote.

We have been shipping personal effects and unaccompanied baggage from the UK to Nigeria since 1998. Our service is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates for most shipments — and completely removes the airport stress of checking heavy bags.

London (Peckham, Brixton, Woolwich, Hackney), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham — one of the UK's largest Nigerian communities.

Luggage courier to Nigeria — key facts

  • Transit time: 5-10 working days
  • Airport(s): Lagos (LOS — Murtala Muhammed), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC)
  • Customs: Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
  • Insurance: ~5% owner-packed / ~3.5% professionally packed
Important restrictions for Nigeria:

Many goods require NAFDAC registration (food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics). SON pre-shipment inspection for some goods. Airport collection required at Lagos cargo terminal.

Accepted items in your luggage courier to Nigeria

Accepted items

  • Suitcases, bags, boxes, and holdalls
  • Clothing, shoes, and accessories
  • Books, files, and study materials
  • Laptops, tablets, phones, and electronics
  • Kitchen items and household goods
  • Musical instruments and sports equipment

Documents we prepare

  • Air Waybill (AWB)
  • UK export documentation
  • Packing list and customs declaration

You need: passport copy, destination address, and a packing list of contents with values.

Sea freight also available

For larger volumes of luggage and personal effects, sea freight is significantly cheaper — 5-8 weeks transit. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Sea freight guide →

Insurance

Owner-packed approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed approximately 3.5%. Declare accurate replacement values.

We collect from across the UK for Nigeria shipments

We collect from every UK postcode. All 36 UK collection locations →

More information on shipping to Nigeria

Luggage Courier to Nigeria from the UK — answered

How much does a luggage courier from the UK to Nigeria cost?+
The cost depends on the number of bags, their weight and dimensions. Air freight is charged by chargeable weight. Contact us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us with your collection postcode, destination in Nigeria, and number of bags for a full quote.
How long does a luggage courier from the UK to Nigeria take?+
Air freight from the UK to Nigeria typically takes 5-10 working days. This covers the air transit from the UK and standard customs clearance at the destination. We advise at booking on any destination-specific customs timescales.
Is it cheaper to send luggage to Nigeria by courier than by airline?+
Yes — for most shipments, our luggage courier service to Nigeria is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates, particularly for multiple bags or heavier consignments.
Do you collect luggage from anywhere in the UK for Nigeria shipments?+
Yes. We collect from every UK postcode — homes, student accommodation, offices, and hotels — for shipments to Nigeria. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or use our WhatsApp to arrange collection.
What can I send in my luggage courier to Nigeria?+
You can send clothing, shoes, books, laptops, tablets, electronics, and general personal effects. Many goods require NAFDAC registration (food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics). SON pre-shipment inspection for some goods. Airport collection required at Lagos cargo terminal. We advise on all Nigeria-specific restrictions at booking.

Ready to send your luggage? Get a quote today.

Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us — we've been shipping luggage since 1998.