Shipping Costs From The UK to Cyprus in 2025

Embarking on a new chapter in Cyprus from the UK is an exciting venture. However, a crucial aspect of planning your relocation is understanding the financial implications of the shipping costs involved and how they impact on your budget.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the shipping and removal costs associated with moving to Cyprus, covering everything from small parcels to full household removals, container shipping costs and vehicle transport. We’ll delve into various shipping methods, potential additional expenses, and strategies for securing the most cost-effective solutions.

For a personalised estimate, take advantage of our free quote service to get your own personalised quote for the shipping costs and other expenses here.

Navigating International Removals and shipping Costs to Cyprus in 2025

Let’s start with airfreight costs.

Air freight offers a significantly faster alternative to sea shipping, especially when compared to the often-expensive excess baggage fees charged by airlines.

Our air freight services calculate costs based on volumetric weight, which considers both the actual weight (in kilograms) and the space your shipment occupies.

Airfreight is expensive and should only really be considered for shipping smaller items like laptops or important documents you might need as soon as you arrive.

While air freight is generally more expensive than sea freight, the substantial time savings can be invaluable, especially for urgent shipments or when minimizing disruption to your move.

Here’s a general guide to air freight costs from London Heathrow (LHR) to Larnaca Airport (LCA):

• Up to 5 kg: Starting from £65 (ideal for small, urgent documents or items)
• 20 kg: Approximately £110 – £150 (suitable for a single suitcase or box)
• 50 kg: Approximately £230 – £280 (good for a few boxes or larger items)
• 100 kg: Approximately £400 – £500 (for a significant amount of personal belongings)
• 200 kg: Approximately £600 – £750 (for larger shipments)

We have trading counts with most of the major airfreight carriers including DHL and FEDEX
and are happy to arrange airfreight services on your behalf or you can book directly with them so you can track your parcels directly.

TIP: Why not pop in to local Post Office for smaller parcels, Royal Mail offers various services to send items to Cyprus, with prices ranging from around £2.80 for International Standard to £7.90 for International Tracked.

If you’re planning a full household move to Cyprus, container shipping is your best option.

These types of services provide huge savings over airfreight. You can opt ship your personal effects in your own sole use container, if you are moving all the contents of your home, or take the cheaper option of a shared container service where you will pay a proportion of the space you take up inside the shipping container.

To give you a clear understanding of potential shipping costs, we’ve outlined typical rates based on the size of your UK property.

The following table provides estimated costs for shipping various household sizes via container.

Volume of Move	Estimated Cost (2025, UK to Cyprus)	Type of service
Up to 10 Large Boxes*	£380	Shared Container
Student Relocation (80 cubic feet)	£690	Shared Container
One-Bedroom Flat (250 cubic feet)	£1270	Shared Container
Two-Bedroom Flat (500 cubic feet)	£2215	Shared Container
Three-Bedroom House (20 ft container)	£3750	20ft Container
Four+ Bedroom House (40 ft container)	£5400	40ft Container

Important Note: These shipping costs are estimates for 2025. For an accurate quotation tailored to your specific move sizes and packing requirements please submit your details on our easy quote form here.
You can also get a guide moving and shipping costs to Cyprus on our online costs calculator which will give you estimated shipping costs for a move to Larnaca, Limassol or Nicosia.

Shipping Timelines from the UK to Cyprus

Accurate shipping times are essential for planning your move. Knowing when your goods will arrive in Cyprus is a crucial part of settling in and making plans for your new life abroad.

Unlike other movers we offer guaranteed weekly container shipping service from the UK to Cyprus main port of Limassol with port to port transit times of 16 days. We are the only UK mover who publishes our sailing schedules and you can find our Cyprus shipping timetables here.

Here’s a summary of shipping times:

Shipping Method	Estimated Transit Time
Air Freight	3 – 7 days
Full Container Shipping (Sea)	16 days
Shared Container Shipping (Sea)	16 days

Understanding the Costs

Understanding the financial side of a move to Cyprus is crucial. One of the most common questions we get is: ‘How much will it cost to ship my belongings?’. The answer, as you might expect, depends on several factors. Let’s break down the key elements that influence your shipping costs:

• The Size of Your Move:
  • Are you moving a few boxes or your entire household? For smaller moves, we offer a weekly shared container service, where you pay per cubic meter.
    Expect a range of £800 to £1500 for these types of moves.
  • For larger moves, like a full house, you’ll need a dedicated container—a 20ft for a 3-bedroom home (around £3450) or a 40ft for a 4-bedroom home (approximately £6495).
• Packing and Unpacking Services:
  • Do you prefer to pack yourself, or would you rather leave it to the professionals? Our packing services, including materials, range from £300 to £400 for a typical small move. Unpacking services add another £250 to £300.
• Your Location in the UK:
  • Being closer to the London Gateway port generally means lower transport costs. If you’re in Scotland or Northern England, expect a slight increase (around 5%).
    Transport costs for smaller moves vary between £190 – £560 and container transport runs from £390.00 to as much as £800.00
• The ‘Last Mile’ Delivery in Cyprus:
  • This covers the transport from the port of Limassol to your destination. For shared containers, this usually involves delivery to a local depot for customs clearance and then to your home. Cyprus, being a small island, costs are  between £225 and £450 for smaller moves. Full containers are delivered directly to your door, with costs varying based on distance usually around £390.00
• Insurance:
  • Protecting your belongings is vital. Insurance costs typically range from 2-4% of your shipment’s value.
• Customs and Formalities:
  • Used personal effects are usually duty-free. We handle the customs formalities, which will be included in your door to door price so you don’t have to worry.

Can I ship my car to Cyprus and what is the cost?

Through our sister company at Autoshippers we offer a car shipping service using the R-Rak loading system.

This service runs every 10 days and we can load up to 4 vehicles into a 40ft ft container. We also offer shipping for motorbikes and scooters which are professionally crated and shipped on our weekly shared container service.  If you are shipping a single car then you will pay only for that car. We also offer Roll on Roll off services from Bristol and Southampton to Limassol. Find out more about our Cyprus Car Shipping Services here.

So get your quote here for shipping to Cyprus from the UK with 1^st Move and allow our 25 years of experience to ensure you the smoothest of moves to your new home on the beautiful island of Cyprus.

Good luck and Bon Voyage, Καλό ταξίδι και καλή επιτυχία.