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Shipping to Europe

Shipping from Dubai to Europe 13 countries, one team, door to door

One team collects your cargo in the UAE, prepares the export paperwork and coordinates customs in the country it is going to. Pick your country below to see transit times, customs rules and documents.

Quick answer

How do you ship cargo from Dubai to Europe?

Choose air freight (about 3 to 8 days door to door) or sea freight (about 3 to 7 weeks), book a freight forwarder and have the customs paperwork ready at both ends. Aeron Shipping collects from anywhere in the UAE, prepares the export documents, coordinates customs clearance in the destination country and delivers to the address. We cover 13 European countries, each with its own page.

At a glance

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Typical door-to-door times and standard import VAT.

Shipping from Dubai to European countries: transit times and import VAT
CountryAir freightSea freightStandard VAT
United Kingdom6 to 8 days30 to 40 days20%
Germany6 to 8 days30 to 40 days19%
France6 to 8 days30 to 40 days20%
Italy6 to 8 days30 to 40 days22%
Spain6 to 8 days30 to 40 days21%
Switzerland6 to 8 days30 to 40 days8.1%
Netherlands6 to 8 days30 to 40 days21%
Finland6 to 8 days30 to 40 days25.5%
Sweden6 to 8 days30 to 40 days25%
Austria6 to 8 days30 to 40 days20%
Portugal6 to 8 days30 to 40 days23%
Romania6 to 8 days30 to 40 days21%
Luxembourg6 to 8 days30 to 40 days17%

Times are typical estimates and VAT rates change. We confirm both when you book.

Rules

Customs in Europe

The main differences to know about.

EU countries

  • One set of customs law, applied by each country
  • EORI number for business importers
  • Duty-free relocation for qualifying personal belongings
  • Import VAT set by each country, from 17% to 25.5%
  • Consignments under 150 euros are duty-free but carry VAT

UK and Switzerland

  • Outside the EU customs union, with their own rules
  • The UK needs a UK EORI number (starting GB) for business imports
  • Switzerland charges duty mainly by weight
  • Each has its own relocation relief conditions
  • Landlocked Switzerland clears via a European port or by air

How it works

How We Ship from Dubai to Europe

Five steps, one point of contact.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you are sending

    Share the cargo, the pickup area and the destination.

  2. 02

    Get a quote and book

    An itemised price. Nothing moves until you say yes.

  3. 03

    We collect and prepare

    Pickup, packing and export paperwork.

  4. 04

    Freight and customs

    By air or sea, with customs coordinated.

  5. 05

    Delivery

    To the address, with updates until the signature.

FAQs

Shipping to Europe: Your Questions Answered

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How long does shipping from Dubai to Europe take?

Air freight usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door and sea freight about 3 to 7 weeks, depending on the country. Landlocked countries and the north of Europe take longer by sea. See the table for each country.

Is the UK part of Europe for customs?

Geographically yes, but the UK has its own customs system and is not in the EU. Switzerland is also outside the EU customs union. The other countries on this page are EU members and follow EU customs law.

Can I ship household goods to Europe duty-free?

Often yes. EU countries allow duty-free import of personal belongings if you lived outside the EU for at least 12 months, owned and used the goods for at least 6 months and clear them within 12 months of arriving. The UK and Switzerland have their own rules. We confirm the conditions for your country before you book.

Do I pay VAT when shipping to Europe?

Yes, import VAT is charged in the destination country and varies from 17% to 25.5%. Duty depends on the product code and origin, and consignments under 150 euros in the EU are duty-free but still carry VAT.

Do you ship to European countries not listed here?

Yes, ask us. We cover more than 30 countries and can quote for others on request.

What is the cheapest way to ship to Europe?

Sea freight costs much less per kilo than air. LCL suits a few boxes or pallets, and a full container suits larger loads. Many people send urgent items by air and the rest by sea.

Shipping to Europe?

Tell us what you are sending and where it needs to go. You will get a clear quote.