MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
0800 096 38 39
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🧭 Ship Bags • San Marino 🇸🇲 • UK Door Collection • No Bag Limit

Ship Bags to San Marino 🇸🇲 from the UK
Door collection • 4-8 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers • Quote

Don’t drag heavy cases through the airport — send them ahead and travel light.

Whether you have one bag or twelve, we collect from your UK door and ship to San Marino in 4-8 working days by air freight. No bag limit. 30kg per item standard, surcharge if heavier. Clear quote before we collect. Customers shipping to this destination include students, professionals, expats and families sending items home. Hard-shell cases or double-walled cardboard boxes offer the best protection in air freight transit.

4–8d
Air to San Marino
No
Bag limit
30kg
Max per item
28yr
Est. 1998
Quick facts

🧭 Ship bags to San Marino • Air: 4-8 working days • Sea: 3-6 weeks • UK door collection • No bag limit • Accepted: suitcases, holdalls, cardboard boxes, sports bags • 30kg per item, surcharge over • Sender = receiver • 0800 096 38 39

Sea transit times are approximate — actual time depends on LCL container loading and consolidation, 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.

What we accept

What bags can you ship to San Marino?

We ship bags to San Marino for travellers, students and families across the UK. Whether it’s bags, suitcases, luggage or boxes of personal effects, we handle door-to-door (subject to your destination) shipping, where available, to San Marino — collection, customs and delivery. Sending your bags ahead means you travel light and skip the excess-baggage charges at check-in.

If it is a bag, a case, a box or a barrel and it does not contain anything on the prohibited list, we can ship it to San Marino. Here is the full breakdown.

Suitcases — hard-shell or soft-shell. We recommend hard-shell for long-haul routes. Any size — items over 30kg carry a heavy-weight surcharge.
Holdalls and duffel bags — all accepted. Larger soft bags benefit from stretch wrap or an outer cardboard box for protection in freight handling.
Double-walled cardboard boxes — the standard for international air freight. Often more cost-effective than bags for larger shipments. Must be double-wall — single-wall compresses under pallet weight.
Sports bags — golf bags, ski bags, cricket bags, tennis bags. Dimensions at quote stage please so we can calculate volumetric weight accurately.
Barrels — subject to handling surcharge due to size and weight. Common on Caribbean and West African routes. Advise at enquiry stage and we confirm the correct charge before you book.
Not accepted: bin liners, refuse sacks, plastic bags — not structurally suitable for international freight and refused at collection. Single-wall cardboard boxes.
No lithium batteries inside any bag on any service — remove from laptops, phones, tablets, cameras and power banks before packing. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids.
Packing tip • Excess Luggage Co. • MetEx House, Hounslow • Since 1998

“Pack tightly — loose items shift in transit and cause damage. Fill gaps with clothing or bubble wrap. Label every item clearly with name and destination address. The most common mistake is packing too loosely — items shift in transit and arrive damaged. Pack tightly, fill gaps with clothing or bubble wrap, and label every bag or box clearly with your name, UK address and full San Marino destination address. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 before you pack if you have any questions about specific items.”

Transit options

Air freight and sea freight to San Marino

Choose the service that fits your timeline and volume. Air freight for speed. Sea freight for economy on larger volumes.

✈ Air freight — most popular
4-8
Working days to San Marino

UK door collection → Heathrow cargo → San Marino arrival airport. You collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill number. Fastest option for 1–4 bags.

⚓ Sea freight
1–2
Weeks by sea (approx.)

More economical per kilogram for 5+ bags or boxes. Better value if time is not critical. Contact us for sea freight rates to San Marino.

Before you book

Collection, booking and key rules

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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 — please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.
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Sender and receiver must be the same person for personal effects classification. A different receiver triggers commercial import duties in San Marino.
Itemised packing list required — list every item with a declared value in GBP. Not “personal effects”. Every item individually.
Destination charges not included in your UK quote — San Marino airport handling, inspection and storage payable locally. We advise at booking.
£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.
FAQs

Shipping bags to San Marino — your questions answered

How do I ship bags to San Marino from the UK?
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or get a quote online. Tell us your UK postcode, how many bags, your destination in San Marino and your collection date. We confirm the quote. We collect from your door. Your bags arrive at the cargo warehouse in San Marino in 4-8 working days. You collect with your passport and Air Waybill reference.
How many bags can I ship to San Marino?+
No strict limit on the number of bags or boxes. Items over 30kg carry a heavy-weight surcharge. We charge on actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is greater. Give us the bag count and approximate sizes at quote stage and we calculate an accurate quote.
What types of bags can you ship to San Marino?+
Suitcases ✓ • Holdalls ✓ • Boxes ✓ • Sports bags ✓ • No bin liners • No single-wall cardboard. No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from laptops, phones and power banks 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. Barrels are subject to a handling surcharge due to size and weight — advise at enquiry stage.
How much does it cost to ship bags to San Marino?+
Price depends on the number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Airlines charge for extra bags at check-in — we almost always work out cheaper for two or more bags. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your bag count and destination in San Marino for a quote.
When should I ship my bags to San Marino?+
Air freight takes 4-8 working days from UK door collection to the cargo warehouse in San Marino. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination to allow for customs processing. Book your collection slot early — popular routes fill quickly at peak travel periods.
Do I need a packing list to ship bags to San Marino?+
Yes — every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for every item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list each item specifically. San Marino customs use this to clear your bags. We help you prepare it correctly at booking.
Can I ship bags to a hotel rather than a home address?+
Yes — we can ship to hotel addresses at the destination. You collect from the destination cargo warehouse (not the hotel directly) with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Some customers pre-arrange collection with a local contact. Call 0800 096 38 39 and we advise on the best arrangement for your specific destination.
What's the difference between shipping bags and standard parcel courier?+
Specialist luggage freight uses air cargo channels designed for suitcases, oversized bags and barrels — not small parcels. The documentation support, customs process and handling are fundamentally different from parcel couriers like DHL or FedEx. For 2+ bags on long-haul routes, we are almost always cheaper and better-equipped. See our price comparison guide.

Ready to ship your bags to San Marino?

Tell us your UK postcode, how many bags, destination in San Marino and collection date. Clear quote. We collect from your door.

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28 years of experience

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

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.

25+
Years operating
2mi
From Heathrow
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Barrels & oversized items: Barrel shipments are subject to a handling surcharge due to size and weight. Please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.
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

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