Shipping parcels, documents and pallets to Italy
SpedizioneComoda.com lets you send parcels throughout Italy easily and affordably: simply enter the weight and dimensions, compare rates from DHL, UPS and FedEx in real time, and book your parcel with a free home collection service included. No queues, no post offices, no waiting.
✔ Home collection is always included in the price
✔ Real-time tracking updates for all couriers
✔ Full national coverage — the mainland, Sicily, Sardinia and the smaller islands
✔ Italian customer support available before and after dispatch
Contents: Shipping to Italy
💶 How much does it cost to post to Italy?
Prices for shipments within Italy depend on actual weight, volumetric weight and the destination area. The rates below are for guidance only — please use the calculator for an up-to-date quote, including the fuel surcharge.
| Weight | Peninsula | Sicily / Sardinia | Smaller islands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | from €9.46 | from €11.50 | from €14.00 |
| 2 kg | from €10.80 | from €13.00 | from €16.00 |
| 5 kg | from €13.50 | from €16.50 | from €20.00 |
| 10 kg | from €18.00 | from €22.00 | from €28.00 |
| 20 kg | from €27.00 | from €33.00 | from €42.00 |
| 30 kg | from €35.00 | from €43.00 | from €55.00 |
Guide prices, excluding the variable fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact final quote.
💡 The volumetric weight is calculated using the formula: Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 5,000. If the volumetric weight is greater than the actual weight, the courier will use the volumetric weight to calculate the cost. A box measuring 50 × 40 × 30 cm has a volumetric weight of 12 kg, regardless of its contents.
⏱️ Delivery times for shipments to Italy
| Destination area | Express delivery times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Major cities (Milan, Rome, Naples, Turin…) | 24 working hours | Delivery on the next working day after collection |
| Central Italy and medium-sized towns | 24 working hours | Florence, Bologna, Bari, Venice, Genoa… |
| Southern Italy and the suburbs | 24–48 working hours | Calabria, Basilicata, rural areas in the South |
| Sicily (all provinces) | 48–72 working hours | By ferry from Messina or by plane |
| Sardinia (all provinces) | 48–72 working hours | By ferry or plane |
| Remote areas / mountains | 48–72 working hours | Aosta Valley, parts of the Apennines, the smaller islands |
| Smaller islands (Aeolian, Tremiti, Egadi…) | 72–96 working hours | Local transfer from the nearest port |
These times refer to working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Collection typically takes place within 24 hours of booking.
🚚 Couriers for deliveries to Italy: a comparison of DHL, UPS and FedEx
SpedizioneComoda compares the three main express couriers available for domestic shipments in real time. There isn’t one courier that’s always the best: it depends on the weight, dimensions and specific destination.
According to the figures Italian e-commerce According to Netcomm, online deliveries in Italy are growing every year — choosing the right courier makes all the difference in terms of costs and delivery times.
| DHL Express | UPS | FedEx / TNT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key strengths | Extensive network, excellent tracking, ideal for valuables | Competitive rates for medium to high weights, strong B2B presence | Excellent for remote destinations, with a strong network in southern Italy |
| Tempi Italia | 24 hours (metropolitan areas), 48 hours (elsewhere) | 24–48 hours | 24–48 hours |
| Maximum weight | 60 kg per parcel | 60 kg per parcel | 60 kg per parcel |
| Ideal for | Fragile/valuable items, international | Business shipments, volumes | Remote areas, the South and the Islands |
Compare the full specifications: DHL · UPS · FedEx/TNT
🏝️ Shipping to Sicily and Sardinia: what’s changing
Deliveries to the two largest islands require a little extra care — not because of red tape, but because of logistics. There is no bridge to Sicily or Sardinia: every parcel arrives by ferry or by air, and this adds 24–48 hours to the standard delivery times. There is also a small island surcharge compared with destinations on the mainland.
🌋 Sicily — via the Strait of Messina or by plane
The 90% service to Sicily travels by ferry across the Strait of Messina (Villa San Giovanni → Messina, a crossing of around 20 minutes). Air transport is quicker but is mainly used for priority express services.
- Fastest provinces: Messina, Catania (Fontanarossa Airport), Palermo (Punta Raisi Airport)
- The slowest provinces: Enna, Caltanissetta (inland), Agrigento, Trapani
→ Comprehensive guide: ship to Sicily
⛵ Sardinia — ferries from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Livorno
Sardinia is further away from the mainland than Sicily. The main ferry routes: Livorno→Olbia (6–8 hours), Civitavecchia→Cagliari (15 hours), Genoa→Porto Torres (12 hours). In summer, always allow an extra 24–48 hours to allow for congestion on the ferries.
- Fastest sections: Olbia (Port of Livorno), Sassari
- Slower areas: Nuoro, Ogliastra, Sulcis (inland and south-west)
→ Comprehensive guide: ship to Sardinia
📦 What can you send to Italy with SpedizioneComoda?
| Type of shipment | Maximum weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard parcel | 60 kg per parcel | Any shape, provided it is properly packaged |
| Envelope / documents | Up to 2 kg | Invoices, contracts and legal documents with tracking |
| Heavy parcel | 60 kg per parcel | Over 25 kg: an additional handling charge may apply |
| Fragile items | 60 kg per parcel | Appropriate packaging is compulsory |
| Pallet | Up to 300 kg | Tailored quote — please contact us |
| Oversized items | Case-by-case assessment | Longest side > 100 cm: courier surcharge applies |
⚠️ Before posting, check whether your item is on the list of prohibited or restricted items: A comprehensive guide to prohibited items
🪜 How to send a parcel to Italy: 5 steps
- Measure and weigh the parcel — length, width and height in cm, and weight in kg
- Enter the details into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com and choose your courier
- Pay online — the system generates the shipping label automatically
- Print out the label and attach it to the correctly packed parcel
- Wait for your parcel to be collected from your home — no branches, no queues
💡 To pack correctly and avoid damage: A guide to packaging mistakes to avoid
📍 Destinations in Italy: guides for every city
Do you need to send a parcel to a specific town? Read the dedicated guide featuring actual prices, delivery times from all origins and local logistics information.
🏙️ Major cities
Deliver to Milan · Delivery to Rome · Delivery to Naples · Delivery to Turin · Delivery to Bologna
🏛️ Central Italy
Delivery to Florence · Delivery to Venice · Delivery to Bari
🌊 South and Islands
Delivery to Catania · Delivery to Palermo · Delivery to Sicily · Shipping to Sardinia
❓ FAQs — Sending parcels to Italy
There is no single courier that is always the best: it depends on the weight, dimensions and destination. DHL is excellent for valuable items and deliveries to metropolitan areas. UPS is competitive for medium and heavy parcels. FedEx/TNT is strong in remote areas and in southern Italy. SpedizioneComoda compares the three in real time for each specific shipment.
From €9.46 for destinations on the mainland. For Sicily and Sardinia, from €11.50 (including a small island surcharge). The final price always includes home collection and tracking.
Yes, always. All shipments booked via SpedizioneComoda include a home collection by the courier on the date of your choice. You don’t have to take the parcel anywhere unless you want to.
In that case, you can drop off the parcel with the waybill attached at your nearest collection point for your chosen courier.
Milan→Rome and Rome→Naples: 24 working hours with express delivery. Milan→Palermo or Milan→Catania: 48–72 working hours. Turin→Bari: 24–48 hours. These times are working hours — Saturdays and Sundays are not included.
Yes. DHL, UPS and FedEx cover the whole of Sicily and Sardinia with door-to-door collection. Delivery times are longer than on the mainland (48–72 hours) and there is a small island surcharge on the price. Use the calculator to get an exact quote.
Measure the length, width and height in centimetres. Multiply the three values and divide by 5,000: the result is the volumetric weight in kg. Example: box 60×40×30 cm = 60×40×30÷5,000 = 14.4 kg volumetric weight.
Yes, provided it is packed correctly. The basic rule is to use double packaging: the item should be wrapped in bubble wrap inside a padded box, which should then be placed inside a sturdy outer box with 5 cm of padding on all sides. For further details: A guide to packing fragile items
If the courier is unable to deliver the parcel, it will be held in storage for 5 working days. The recipient can collect it from a collection point or reschedule the delivery. If it is not collected within 5 days, the parcel will be returned to the sender. In each scenario: Guide to non-delivery
