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ABV
✈ ABV • Abuja • Nigeria 🇳🇬 • UK Air & Sea Freight

Shipping to Abuja 🇳🇬
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
UK luggage & personal effects shipping to ABV

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is Nigeria's second busiest and the main gateway to Abuja — the federal capital. Growing volume from British-Nigerian community. We collect from your UK door and ship by air freight to ABV in 4-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Price confirmed before we collect.

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4-10d
Air to ABV
25yr
Est. 1998
30kg
Max per item
✓
Upfront quote
Airport facts

✈ ABV — Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬 • Air freight: 4-10 working days from UK door • Sea freight not available direct to Abuja — use Lagos (LOS) • Sender = receiver rule applies • Price confirmed before collection • 0800 096 38 39

About Abuja Airport

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — what you need to know

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is Nigeria's second busiest and the main gateway to Abuja — the federal capital. Growing volume from British-Nigerian community.

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Air freight transit

4-10 working days from UK door collection to Abuja arrival airport. Cargo collected from ABV cargo warehouse after customs clearance.

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Sea freight

Sea freight not available direct to Abuja — use Lagos (LOS)

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Who uses this route

British-Nigerian community with Abuja connections — government officials, professionals, FCT residents.

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Cargo facility

International cargo handled at NAHCO and SKYWAY cargo warehouses.

What to know before shipping to Abuja

Our tips from 28 years shipping to ABV

After worldwide, our team knows what causes delays, holds and extra charges at Abuja airport. These are the practical things that make the difference.

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NCS same weekday clearance rules apply at ABV as at LOS
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Destination charges similar to LOS — approx $100-$130 USD
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Allow up to 10 working days transit — Abuja cargo can be slower than Lagos
⚠ Shipper Liability & Storage Charges

You are liable for storage and inspection fees at Abuja airport if:

✗Packing list is incomplete, vague or does not match shipment contents
✗Tax ID or local equivalent missing or incorrectly provided
✗Declared values inaccurate, understated or missing
✗Prohibited items found during inspection
✗No response to customs queries within the required timeframe

Call us at Excess Luggage Co. on 0800 096 38 39 before you pack if unsure about any item.

⚠ Destination Charges Not Included in Your UK Quote
⚠Airport handling & documentation fees — mandatory charges payable at Abuja cargo warehouse, per consignment
⚠Government inspection fees — if shipment selected for physical inspection, payable by receiver
⚠Storage fees — accumulate if shipment held due to customs queries or incorrect documentation
⚠Import duties & taxes — assessed by Nigeria customs on applicable items, payable before release
Questions answered

Shipping to Abuja Airport (ABV) — FAQs

How long does shipping from the UK to Abuja (ABV) take? −
By air freight: 4-10 working days from UK door collection to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport cargo warehouse. Sea freight not available direct to Abuja — use Lagos (LOS). Transit times run from the date of UK collection and exclude UK and Nigeria public holidays.
Does the sender and receiver have to be the same person? +
Yes — for personal effects classification, the sender in the UK and the receiver at Abuja must be the same person. This is a Nigeria customs requirement. A different receiver will cause customs to reclassify the shipment, potentially attracting full commercial import duties.
Are destination charges included in my UK quote? +
No. Your UK quote covers collection from your door, export documentation and air freight to Abuja ABV. Destination charges — airport handling, government inspection fees, storage fees and any import duties — are levied by Nigeria authorities and payable by the receiver at the Abuja cargo warehouse. We advise on known destination charges for ABV at the time of booking.
What is the booking deposit? +
All bookings require a £75.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your UK collection date. This is offset against your total shipping charge at invoice — it is not an additional fee.
Can I ship electronics to Abuja? +
Most personal electronics are accepted on standard air freight to Abuja. Lithium batteries are not accepted on any service worldwide. Declare all devices with make, model and accurate declared value. Destination customs at ABV may levy duties on electronics — declare accurately and do not understate values.
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Excess Luggage Co.
Shipping to Abuja ABV since 1998 • MetEx House, Hounslow, Heathrow

Excess Luggage Co. was founded in 1998 and we have overseen the shipping of personal effects worldwide. The UK to Abuja corridor is one of our established routes. For a quote and documentation advice specific to ABV, call us at Excess Luggage Co. on 0800 096 38 39.

Ship to Abuja Airport (ABV)?

Tell us your UK postcode, Abuja as destination, number of bags and collection date. We’ll quote you up front, before we collect.

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