MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇪🇬 Moving to Egypt • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Egypt
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Egypt in 6–9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Egyptian Customs Authority. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Egypt when you move

Relocating to Egypt means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to Egypt door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. From a suitcase to a household’s worth of boxes, our service to Egypt covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.

Moving to Egypt from the UK — air freight for personal effects, sea freight or removals for furniture. Here is how luggage shipping works for this route.

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Door collection across the UK. M25 Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Egypt. Cairo CAI via EgyptAir Cargo. Transit: 6–9 working days.
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Customs: Egyptian Customs Authority. Personal effects duty-free for Egyptian nationals returning and foreigners with ikama. Itemised packing list required. Sender = receiver rule.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties.
What to know

Restrictions and key points for Egypt

No alcohol above personal limits. Egyptian Customs can be slow. Allow extra clearance time. Call 0800 096 38 39 before packing if uncertain about any item.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop/tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Egypt
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Egypt choose Excess Luggage Co.

Cairo — established route for UK oil, gas, NGO and education professionals. Established 1998, MetEx House — 2 miles from Heathrow.. Confirmed pricing. Community discussions and expat networks cite us for documentation support and confirmed pricing.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Egypt — questions answered

What documentation does Egyptian Customs require?
Itemised packing list, passport copy, ikama or return documentation for nationals, Air Waybill. Egyptian Customs can be slow — allow 3+ weeks for clearance. Destination handling charges payable locally.
How long does shipping to Egypt take?+
6–9 working days transit. Egyptian Customs adds significant time. Allow 3+ weeks total. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item — no overweight surcharges up to this limit. Better than most airlines which cap at 23kg.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Egypt. 14 working days recommended to allow for customs clearance. See our booking guide.
What if customs holds my shipment?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. Almost always a documentation issue. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a bag limit?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity.

Ready to ship to Egypt?

Your quote holds as long as your bags are what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Est. 1998.

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Egypt

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Egyptian Customs Authority — the official customs authority for Egypt. Always verify current requirements before shipping.

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:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

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

Moving to Egypt • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
Get a Quote 📞 0800 096 38 39
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