Fast Air and Sea Cargo to India: Send Parcels Safely with Fast Door to Door Courier Service
Moving gifts, samples, or household goods to India from the UK should never feel complicated. At Parcel to India, our parcel service to India service makes the international shipping simple: you tell us what has to move, we collect it with our free UK door to door service, and we manage the final delivery to India, ensuring it reaches the right address in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, or any other city. No queuing at a post office, no paperwork, no guesswork, and no extra cost – just a clear quote and a service that works every time.
Over the decades, we have helped thousands of families, students, and businesses send all sorts of items to India, from single documents to full container loads. Thanks to long standing airline and shipping contracts, we pass on savings of up to 75% compared with standard carrier tariffs, making us a cheap courier for all your shipping needs. Whether you book once a year or every week, you get the same friendly support, the same online tracking, and the same commitment to a great shipping experience.
How do I send a parcel to India with fast door to door delivery?
If you want to send a parcel, start by asking us for an instant quote on our website or by phone. We only need the collection postcode, the Indian destination, and an estimated weight. Once you confirm and book your delivery, we arrange a pickup for all door to door delivery services. Our driver issues a shipping label for sending your parcel, which then travels by van to our London hub, clears export formalities, and boards the next available flight or sailing. At the Indian end, our local partner handles customs, pays any assessed customs charges on your behalf, and delivers to the recipient’s door. Every step is visible in real time through our portal, so you can always track your shipment.
What is the cheapest courier service to India that offers up to 75% discount?
For those looking for the cheapest way to send light parcels quickly, we route via our economy air courier. For larger mixed loads, the absolute cheapest way to send is our sea cargo drop off rate of £1 per kg when you bring boxes to our warehouse. To send your items at the best price, this is the ideal option. Because we consolidate hundreds of shipments each week, airlines and shipping lines give us volume discounts that ordinary couriers cannot match; we simply pass those savings straight on to you. Remember that a £5 box handling fee and a £50 airway bill fee apply to every consignment, so combining items into fewer boxes helps your India parcel cost even less.
Can I send excess baggage as cargo to India through your freight forwarding service?
Yes. If your suitcases are overweight for the airline, book them as excess baggage cargo to India from UK with us. You can drop bags at our branch or request collection from home. We shrink wrap and palletise luggage for extra security, attach the airway bill, and forward it either door to airport or door to door. Your parcels arrive about seven days after you land in India, so your clothes and books often reach their destination before you finish unpacking.
Which is quicker for parcels to India—air cargo or sea cargo?
Air cargo to India is always quicker. A door to door air shipment usually reaches major Indian metros in 5–9 working days, subject to customs workload. Sea cargo sails weekly from the UK and takes 3–4 months from port to door. Sea is therefore ideal for non-urgent household items or business stock where cost matters more than speed, fitting specific needs and budget, while air cargo to India suits gifts or anything time sensitive.
Do you provide India courier tracking and customs clearance for parcels from the UK?
Absolutely. The moment your package to India is booked, it receives a unique number so you can track your shipment from pickup to final signature. To ensure your parcel gets through smoothly, our operations team files the export declaration in the UK and prepares all paperwork demanded by the Indian government and customs, including Know Your Customer (KYC) documents where required. We settle any duty or GST assessed so your parcel is delivered to its destination as quickly as possible. If customs need extra information, we will contact you at once. If you have any concerns, please contact our customer service team.
How does your door to door courier handle large cargo and send parcels to India safely?
For bulky items you need to ship, our international courier team can build custom pallets or wooden crates, strapping and shrink wrapping them to reduce manual handling. Fragile electronics travel in double walled boxes, and fabrics go in heavy duty sacks. All shipments move under CCTV inside our hub and inside sealed containers. On arrival in India, the same sealed units go to our bonded facility for clearance, keeping risk to a minimum until they reach their destination.
What are the weight and size limits when I send parcels to India via air and sea cargo?
If you need to send a parcel, it's important to know the weight and dimensions limits:
- Air cargo: Minimum chargeable weight 15 kg, maximum single piece 70 kg.
- Sea cargo: Minimum 20 kg per booking. For heavier items, we accept pallets or full/half containers.
Certain items are prohibited or restricted by the Indian government, so you can’t send these prohibited items. Before you post to India, always check our latest list or the Indian customs website. Restricted items include aerosols, lithium batteries, money, and perishable foods.
How fast is your courier from the UK to India, and what delivery times can I expect?
From the day we collect:
| Service | Typical transit | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
|
Express Air Courier |
5 – 9 working days |
Gifts, documents, urgent parts |
|
Economy Air Cargo |
10 – 14 working days |
Parcels up to 30 kg, excess baggage |
|
Sea Cargo Door to Door |
90 – 120 days |
Large household moves, stock replenishment |
Times exclude public holiday closures and rare customs inspections. We publish live schedules on request and email automatic status updates so you can plan ahead.
Ready to send?
If you are looking to send or want to send a package to India, we make it easy. Booking is quick. Reach us by clicking “Get a Quote” or calling the given number. Our team will guide you through the shipping process, confirm the best of our international services for what you need to ship to India, and make sure your parcel delivery leaves on the next departure. With us, you get fair prices, clear tracking, and a great shipping experience – every single time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1- What’s the cheapest way to send a parcel to India?
If you can drop your boxes at our London warehouse, sea cargo rates start from £1.00 per kg—that’s up to 75% cheaper than standard courier prices. Simply book online, print the labels, and hand the boxes over; we’ll handle onward transport and final mile delivery in India.
2- How much will it cost to send a 2 kg or 5 kg parcel?
For small, time sensitive items, our Express Courier service charges a flat £35 for any box up to 5 kg; every additional kilo above 5 kg is £5. Heavy or non-urgent parcels are usually cheaper by sea once you reach 20 kg. We always recommend using the instant online quote to see the live price for your exact weight and postcode.
3- How long does delivery take by air vs. sea?
Air reaches most cities in 12–14 days; sea needs roughly 3–4 months door to door, ideal when time allows.
4- What are the weight and size limits?
Shipments start around 15 kg air or 20 kg sea; keep each box lift friendly, bulky items billed volumetrically.
5- Can I track my parcel all the way?
Yes—real time tracking shows pickup, hub scans, flight or vessel, customs, and final doorstep delivery.
6- Which items can’t be sent to India?
Batteries, liquids, cash, perishables, gems and restricted meds are banned—check our live list before packing.
7- Do you collect and deliver door to door?
We collect from any UK postcode and hand parcels to Indian addresses, even rural areas—no depot visits needed.
8- Can I ship excess baggage or personal effects?
Absolutely—labelled boxes of clothes, books, or luggage fly on cargo rates and clear customs as personal effects.
9- Who pays Indian customs duties or GST?
The transit fee covers shipping only; Indian customs sets duty/GST, and the receiver pays these before release.
