🛃 Luggage Shipping • Guadeloupe • French Caribbean • Since 1998

Luggage Shipping from the UK to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵
Air freight & sea freight • 5-9 working days • Written quotation

We collect from your UK door and ship luggage and personal effects to Guadeloupe by air freight in 5-9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Guadeloupe sits in the French Caribbean — legally part of France, so EU customs rules apply. That makes documentation more straightforward than many Caribbean destinations, but you still need a proper itemised packing list. Air France and Air Caraïbes serve the route from Paris via connecting flights from the UK.

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5–9d

Air to Guadeloupe

28yr

Est. 1998

30kg

Max per item

✓

Price locked first

Services

How to ship luggage to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. EU import rules apply. Itemised packing list with declared values required. French language preferred. Popular with French Caribbean diaspora, expats, holiday homeowners.

✈ Air freight — most popular

5-9

Working days to Guadeloupe

UK door → Heathrow cargo → Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP). You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.

⚓ Sea freight

2–3

Weeks by sea via Pointe-à-Pitre (approx.)

Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Guadeloupe.

Airlines & costs

What airlines charge for extra bags to Guadeloupe — and what we charge

Airlines serving Guadeloupe 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.

Factor	Airline check-in	Excess Luggage Co.
Airlines to Guadeloupe	Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair	✓ Alternative to all
Extra bag fee	a steep fee per extra bag (often more at gate)	✓ Written quotation before collection
Collection	✗ You bring bags to airport	✓ We collect from your UK door
Price certainty	✗ Set at gate, non-negotiable	✓ Locked before we arrive
Bags arrive at	Baggage carousel	Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP) cargo warehouse

Excess Luggage Co. • MetEx House, Hounslow • 2 miles from Heathrow • Est. 1998

“Guadeloupe is a route we handle regularly. Guadeloupe sits in the French Caribbean — legally part of France, so EU customs rules apply. That makes documentation more straightforward than many Caribbean destinations, but you still need a proper itemised packing list. Air France and Air Caraïbes serve the route from Paris via connecting flights from the UK. 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, Guadeloupe destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”

Rules & documentation

What you need to know before shipping to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. EU import rules apply. Itemised packing list with declared values required. French language preferred.

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge.

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Barrels & oversized items: Subject to handling surcharge due to size and weight — please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.

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Sender and receiver are usually expected to be the same person for personal effects classification. A different receiver triggers commercial import duties at the Guadeloupe end.

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No lithium batteries on any service — remove from laptops, phones, tablets and power banks. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids.

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Destination charges not included in your UK quote — airport handling, inspection and storage payable locally in Guadeloupe. We advise on known charges at booking.

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£75 non-refundable deposit secures your collection date • 100% chargeable once collected • 95% if cancelled on the day of collection once our driver is at your door.

⚠ 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. Guadeloupe 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.

Cost comparison

Cheaper than extra airline bags?

Airline excess-baggage charges add up fast once you go past a bag or two, and they often bill by the kilo on top. Once you have more than a couple of bags, sending them with us usually works out cheaper and a good deal less stressful.

Factor	Excess Baggage Fees	Ship with Us
Cost for 2+ bags	Often £150–500+ per extra bag	Usually works out cheaper
Size limits	Strict airline limits; oversized bags rejected	We can ship boxes, crates, odd shapes
Pickup	You carry to airport; pay at check-in	We collect from your door, UK-wide
Delivery	Airport baggage claim only	Door delivery or airport, your choice
Timing	Arrives with your flight	Can arrive before or after you
Fragile items	Airline handling; damage common	Professional packing; insurable

Your questions

Shipping to Guadeloupe — FAQs

How long does luggage shipping to Guadeloupe take?−

Air freight: 5-9 working days from UK door collection to arrival at Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP). Sea freight: 2-6 weeks via Pointe-à-Pitre. 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. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination.

How much does it cost to ship to Guadeloupe?+

Price depends on number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for a quote. Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees on routes to Guadeloupe — we are almost always cheaper for 2+ bags.

What documents do I need for Guadeloupe?+

Itemised packing list with declared values for every item, plus passport copy of the receiver. Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. For personal effects, the sender and receiver are usually expected to be the same person.

What cannot be shipped to Guadeloupe?+

No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from all devices before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us before you pack. Undeclared dangerous goods are a criminal offence and the duty sits with the sender, so tell us what is in the shipment. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids. No laptops on door-to-door (subject to your destination) air service. Barrels subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage.

Are there destination charges for shipments arriving in Guadeloupe?+

Yes — airport handling fees, inspection charges and storage in Guadeloupe are payable locally and not included in your UK quote. We advise on known destination charges for Guadeloupe at booking so you can budget for them.

Do you collect from anywhere in the UK for Guadeloupe?+

Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. £75 deposit secures your date.

What happens if my shipment is held by customs at the destination?+

A customs hold is usually a documentation issue — a missing or unclear packing list, incorrect declared values, or sender/receiver mismatch. Contact us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. We advise on the exact documentation the destination customs authority needs.

Can I track my shipment after it leaves the UK?+

Yes — you receive an Air Waybill reference at booking. This is your tracking number through the freight network. Call 0800 096 38 39 at any point if you have questions about your shipment status.

Ship to Guadeloupe?

Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Guadeloupe, number of bags and collection date. Clear quote before collection.

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28 years of experience

Why customers trust Excess Luggage Co. with this route

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 regularly cite our track record and confirmed pricing.

25+

Years operating

2mi

From Heathrow

UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

London Manchester Birmingham Leeds Glasgow Edinburgh Liverpool Bristol Sheffield Newcastle Nottingham Leicester Bradford Cardiff Coventry Southampton Portsmouth Oxford Cambridge Reading/Slough Brighton Luton Milton Keynes Derby Stoke Wolverhampton Swansea Aberdeen Dundee Middlesbrough Exeter Plymouth York Belfast Hounslow Heathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Charges at the other end — before you are surprised by them

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:

Destination handling charges
Customs clearance fees
Storage charges
Airline or carrier handover fees
Port or airport collection charges

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.

Vs airline bags

Shipping with us vs paying for extra airline baggage

If you’re flying to Guadeloupe yourself and only have one or two extra bags, paying the airline for excess baggage may be the simplest option. But for larger amounts — multiple bags, boxes, or a full relocation — sending your belongings as unaccompanied luggage is usually more flexible and often more economical. Here’s an honest comparison:

	Extra airline baggage	Shipping with Excess Luggage
Collected from your door	You carry it to the airport yourself	Yes — we collect from your UK address
How much you can send	Limited by airline allowance	No practical limit — bags, boxes, furniture
Price predictability	Per-bag fees, can add up fast	Written quotation before we collect
Do you have to be flying?	Yes	No — send it independently
Customs paperwork	You handle it alone	We guide you through it
Oversized / awkward items	Often refused or penalised	Handled routinely
Best for	1–2 extra bags on your own flight	Larger moves, boxes, unaccompanied items

We’ll always give you an honest steer — if the airline is genuinely cheaper for what you’re sending, we’ll tell you.

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Luggage Shipping from the UK to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵Air freight & sea freight • 5-9 working days • Written quotation