Sending a parcel to Greece
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Greece. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Greece arrives in 5–7 days (standard) or 2–3 days (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: dhl-express, dpd, eurosender.
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Sending a parcel to Greece
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Summary
A parcel to Greece arrives in 5–7 days (standard) or 2–3 days (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: dhl-express, dpd, eurosender.
- Region
- eu
- EU
- Yes
- Currency
- EUR
- Standard delivery
- 5–7 days
- Express delivery
- 2–3 days
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- EU regime
- CN23 required
- No
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Greece
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 73 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
| DPD CZ Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 29 € | Global coverage via DPDgroup network · Strong B2B contracts and API integration | Detailsarrow_forward |
| Eurosender Broker (comparison) — ships via partner carriers. Does not physically deliver itself. | 2–4 days | 32 € | Transparent prices upfront · Compares multiple carriers in one booking | Bookarrow_outward |
| Česká pošta Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 3–5 days | 26 € | Pokrývá celý svět · Nejlevnější pro zásilky nad 2 kg mimo EU | Detailsarrow_forward |
| GLS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 2–4 days | 29 € | Dense EU-wide network · ParcelShop collection points across Europe | Detailsarrow_forward |
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Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Greece
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 13 € | 32 € |
| 5 kg | 19 € | 42 € |
| 10 kg | 29 € | 58 € |
| 20 kg | 46 € | 88 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Greece is an EU member — no customs formalities or import VAT. Note: islands (Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, Corfu) have longer delivery times as parcels travel by ferry or via Athens.
Required documents
- None — EU shipment
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Greece.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs
- Live animals
- Alcohol over 1 L
- Archaeological artefacts without permits
Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Greece.
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Jak dlouho trvá balík do Athén vs. na Krétu?
Do Athén 5–7 dnů standardem. Na Krétu, Rhodos nebo jiné ostrovy přidej 2–3 dny — balíky jezdí trajekty z athénského depa. Express DHL doručí do 2–3 dnů i na ostrovy.
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About the author
Martin Dvorak
Editor & international shipping specialist
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Ten years in e-commerce logistics — first as operations manager at a store importing from the US, the last five as an independent consultant for smaller retailers. For parcel-guide.eu I write about carriers, customs and practical guides I wish I had years ago when I shipped my first parcel to Canada.
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