Shipping luggage from Belgium to South Africa?

My Fiance is coming back to South Africa from Bruxelles, Belgium. She has quite alot of luggage to bring home and the airline prices are just ridiculous. Is there a cheaper way to ship a bag from Belgium to South Africa?

Best Answer

In general, the larger/heaver the items, the more it costs no matter how you send it.

Some airlines waive the checked-bag fee for you (and sometimes your travel companions) if you have an affiliated credit card. They usually still charge overweight fees, but may allow two or even three items per passenger for free, so get an inexpensive bag scale and check the weight before you leave for the airport. Check the airline web site to see what perks they offer for holders of their affiliated credit card.

I often send stuff ahead using the postal service, which is usually the least expensive option. There are specific luggage services that pick up your bags at your house and deliver them to the hotel, but those usually cost more.

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How long does it take a ship from Belgium to South Africa?

Delivery Time from Belgium to South AfricaWeightExpress DeliveryEconomy Delivery1-5 Kg2-3 Days4-5 Days5-15 Kg5-6 Days7-10 Days15-50 Kg7-10 Days12-15 Days

How much does it cost to ship to South Africa?

Cheapest shipping to South AfricaWeightPriceService1lb$63.25USPS Priority Mail International5lb$93.03USPS Priority Mail International10lb$119.06Worldwide Expedited Drop Off20lb$204.80USPS Priority Mail International1 more row

Can I send a luggage by DHL?

Together, Luggage Forward and DHL luggage shipping allows travelers to easily and affordably ship luggage to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Can I send luggage by courier?

You can ship your luggage all over the world with DHL directly. It is a great way to ship your baggage overseas. However, booking with DHL directly can cost a pretty penny. You can also ship luggage with UPS and other couriers like Fedex.

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