Send parcels to Turkey
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Shipping to Turkey from the UK is easy with Parcelcompare. We help find the best value shipping for economy and express options with the biggest courier networks in the world.
So whether you're sending a gift to a loved one, shipping a large commercial shipment of goods, or imports from Turkey to the UK, Parcelcompare offers a range of shipping options at fantastic prices.
We only partner with the best carriers, and offer door-to-door tracking, so you know that when you ship your parcel to Turkey with Parcelcompare, it's in the safest possible hands.
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With Parcelcompare's shipping price calculator, it's simple to compare prices from some of the biggest couriers in the world. With more than three decades of experience in the courier industry to call on, we have the best Turkey delivery rates around.
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Pricing
At Parcelcompare we pride ourselves on the great prices that we offer on our professional courier services, from first class carriers around the world. With savings of up to 60% on the Post Office, Parcelcompare gives you a premium service at the best possible price, no matter your destination.
Parcelcompare also offers great prices to destinations throughout Europe and America:
Our Turkey shipping services
With Parcelcompare, you can ship parcels of all shapes and sizes without a problem. We ship everything from documents to large and heavy air freight every day, so no matter what you're sending, Parcelcompare has the perfect shipping option to suit your budget.
And when it comes to going the other way, Parcelcompare has great import services that make it easy to send packages from Turkey to the UK. We can even collect your shipment on the same day you book it from many locations throughout Turkey.
Shipping to Turkey from the UK
Express - 2-Day Delivery
Economy Delivery – 4/5 Days
Shipping from Turkey to the UK
Express - 2 Day Delivery
Economy Delivery – 4/5 Days
Express delivery
Fast 2-day delivery
AM delivery
Pre 9am, 10:30am and Noon Delivery
Cheap delivery to Turkey
Economy - 4/5 day Delivery
Customs in Turkey
Because Turkey is not a part of the European Union, every package that passes through customs is subject to duties and taxes. Parcels sent to Turkey worth less than €75, however, can enter the country without attracting any fees. Goods worth more than that will attract duties and taxes as normal, which will need to be paid before the parcel is released from customs. It should be noted that there's no specific gift exemption when sending to Turkey, so gifts will be treated as normal shipments.
Collection & delivery
Courier collection
We can collect your parcel from across the UK and Turkey on the very same day you book in most locations.
If you are sending a parcel that is longer than 180cm or heavier than 50kg you will have to book at least a day in advance of pick-up – you will also need to provide your courier with assistance loading the delivery.
If you're sending a pallet or an item requiring a tail lift or pallet truck, please contact our customer care team prior to collection.
Turkey delivery
Unless you have chosen to use one of our timed delivery services, we make our deliveries between 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. If the first time we attempt a delivery you're not available, most of our carriers make two additional delivery attempts.
In some cases, our partner courier – such as UPS – may leave a package in a safe place without requiring proof of delivery. If you know that you need a signature as proof of delivery, please use the upgrade option 'Signature required' on our 'select service page'.
Parcel tracking
When a parcel is sent to Turkey it goes through several steps, passing between multiple depots on its journey. At each stop along the way it is scanned, which updates our tracking system and lets us know exactly where it is. We pass that information along to you in real time, so you know where your parcel is at any given time. If there's a problem with your shipment, your scan will be marked 'exception'.
And just to ensure that you're in the loop, when you get an exception we'll send you and your recipient an email so that you're aware of any delays, and your recipient isn't left waiting around for a package that might be late.
Large parcel and air freight to Turkey
With Parcelcompare, shipping even the largest parcels or freight shipments to Turkey is cheap and easy. Parcelcompare offers a cheap, simple option to send packages that are as heavy as 1,000kg and up to 270cm long, with pallets included. There are several rules to using our large and heavy services, but the most important is that you need to book at least 24 hours in advance so that we can plan a proper pickup. When we arrive to collect your parcel, please be on hand to offer assistance in loading and unloading your shipment.
Sending food to Turkey
There is plenty of Turkish food to delight the tongue, but if you've had your fill of Menemen, Kofte or Manti, sometimes there's nothing like the taste of home. Sending a food gift is one of our most common shipments, so Parcelcompare makes it easier to send food than ordering a Turkish ice cream.
If you're looking to send delicious treats to Istanbul, or are the main supplier of tasty snacks for all of Bodrum, Parcelcompare makes sure that it's simple and cheap to ship food. It's one of the easiest shipments to make a mistake with however, so there are a few things to keep in mind.
What you can send:
Non-perishable foods
Store bought foods with a best before date over 6 months away
Items must be in the original manufacturers packaging and unopened
The food label needs to list all the ingredients
The best before date must be displayed on the packaging
Examples of pershable foods: Crisp and savory foods, Chocolates and candy, Canned foods, Herbs and Spices in sealed containers, tea bags, Jams and other preserves
What you cannot send:
Perishable foods
Foods with a shelf life of less than 6 months
Homemade foods or any foods not in the original manufacturers packaging
Foods that can spoil in transit.
Food in packaging that have been opened
Food that does not contain a food label listing the ingredients
Packaging your parcel
There's a lot of travelling to do for a parcel to reach Turkey and, by the time it gets there, a lot of handling too. If you'd like your parcel to arrive in the same condition it left in, it's vital to properly package it before you book your shipping.
To make sure that there are no nasty surprises when it arrives at the other end, there are three key points to keep in mind:
1. BOX STRENGTH
When you're shipping, make sure that the box is up for the task. Use a new one – old boxes are liable to burst or be crushed in transit. We suggest that you use a double corrugated box for most goods, but if your goods are lighter than about 10kg, you might not need that extra protection.
2. INTERNAL PACKAGING
This is arguably the most important part of the process, so make sure to be generous while wrapping your goods. Use plenty of cushioning around your goods once they're in the box – you should use at least 6cm ideally. Your goods should be in the middle of the box, not contacting any of the walls.
3. LABELLING AND TAPING
If you're not using a new box, make sure that you've removed all prior labelling. It's also important to use packaging tape, which helps give the box extra strength. Tape up the box in a union flag style, making sure to reinforce the corners – the weakest points. Then apply your label, and make sure that your barcode is fully visible.
Holidays and gift giving occasions in Turkey
Turkey offers plenty of opportunity for good food and good friends, but public holidays are not a courier’s best friend. Parcels are not collected or delivered on holidays, so it takes a couple of extra days to deliver around the dates below. We’ve collected a list of all the national holidays in Turkey, so make sure to check it before you send a present to Turkey.
