Shipping from UK to Austria

You can send a parcel from Meest as follows:

• register on the Meest portal
• register the parcel online by choosing one of the options:

  1. InPost/DHL/Evri/DPD/UPS Drop-off - the possibility to drop off your parcel to Meest through any InPost/DHL/Evri/DPD/UPS branch.

  2. Home Pick-up - pick-up of your parcel from your home by the courier.

• pay for the package online
• print the barcode that you will receive after processing the parcel and stick it on the box

If you chose option InPost/DHL/Evri/DPD/UPS Drop-off, visit any InPost/DHL/Evri/DPD/UPS branch and give the package to a post office employee. It will scan the box and transfer it to Meest.

If you chose option Home Pick-up, wait for the courier and give the package to him. He will scan the box and transfer it to Meest.

Parcels must be securely packaged, preferably in a cardboard box, with the name and address of both the sender and the recipient - must be written on 2 (two) sides of a parcel.

Meest UK does not cover damages to the contents of the parcels. Please notify our agents if you have any fragile items in the parcels and they will assist you in packaging them securely.

The maximum size of parcel: either side cannot exceed 1.05 m (41"), the weight of parcel may be less than 5 kg, but the cost of shipping is as for 5 kg.

The cost of your package can be affected by the amount of space that it occupies on an aircraft, rather than the actual weight.

To determine the cost of shipping, the greater of the actual weight or dimensional weight is utilized.

The following are formulas for the dimensional weight in lbs. and kg*

* This formula only applies to AIR shipments

Dimensional Weight {lbs} = L (in) x W (in) x H (in) / 139
Dimensional Weight {kg} = L (cm) x W (cm) x H (cm) / 5000

* This formula only applies to AIR shipments

Each parcel is automatically insured depending on the selected service:

• £50 inclusive Parcel Protection for Express shipments
• £20 inclusive Parcel Protection for regular services

The maximum amount of additional insurance available is up to £800.

Additional insurance is charged at +5% of the declared value.

The maximum permitted size for air shipments is 1.05 metres (41 inches) on any side of the parcel. Using appropriately sized packaging helps ensure smooth processing and compliance with carrier requirements.

Shipping charges to Austria from UK are calculated based on either the actual weight or the dimensional weight of the parcel, whichever is greater. Dimensional weight takes into account the amount of space the parcel occupies during transportation, making package size an important factor in pricing.

Yes. Every shipment includes complimentary parcel protection. Express services include coverage up to £50, while regular services include £20. Additional insurance can be purchased for declared values up to £800 to provide extra protection for valuable contents.

If you want to send parcel from UK to Austria, parcels should be packed securely in a sturdy cardboard box with adequate cushioning materials to protect the contents. The sender’s and recipient’s names and addresses should be clearly visible on two sides of the parcel. Extra care should be taken when shipping fragile items.

Parcels to Austria with a value exceeding applicable duty-free limits may be subject to customs duties and taxes, which are the responsibility of the recipient. Private-to-private consignments and low-value goods up to €45 may qualify for duty-free treatment. Shipments with a declared value above €150 cannot be accepted under current EU customs regulations.

Meest UK offers expedited air delivery to Austria with estimated transit times of up to 3 business days. Delivery times can vary depending on parcel collection, customs processing, and the recipient’s location. The estimated transit period does not include first-mile transportation or customs clearance.

Parcels sent from the United Kingdom to Austria can weigh up to 30 kg. While lighter parcels are accepted, the minimum chargeable weight is 5 kg. Any shipment below this weight threshold is billed at the minimum rate.