Sending Parcels to Florence: prices, delivery times and couriers
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Florence is the heart of Italian craftsmanship — leather goods, jewellery, fashion, ceramics and Chianti wines. Every day, the city ships products all over the world that epitomise ‘Made in Italy’. The historic centre has one of the most restrictive low-traffic zones in Italy, but express couriers are equipped to handle deliveries even in the most restricted areas.
💶 How much does it cost to send parcels to Florence?
| Weight | Approximate price | Standard times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | from €9.46 | 24–48 working hours |
| 2 kg | from €10.80 | 24–48 working hours |
| 5 kg | from €13.50 | 24–48 working hours |
| 10 kg | from €18.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 20 kg | from €27.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 30 kg | from €35.00 | 48–72 working hours |
Guide prices, excluding the fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact quote.
→ Get a quote: SpedizioneComoda calculator
⏱️ Delivery times in Florence
| To / from Florence | Express delivery times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| From Milan → Florence | 24 working hours | Via A1 — ~280 km |
| From Rome → Florence | 24 working hours | Via A1 — ~270 km |
| From Bologna → Florence | 24 working hours | ~100 km, a very frequent route |
| From Turin → Florence | 24–48 working hours | Via A21/A1 |
| From Naples → Florence | 24–48 working hours | Via A1 |
| From Palermo/Catania → Florence | 48–72 working hours | Ferry or flight |
| From Florence → Europe | 24–48 hours (core EU) | Via the Bologna or Malpensa hub |
Working hours. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
🧴 Florence: crafts and ‘Made in Italy’ products
Florence is one of the leading exporters of Italian handicrafts. Here are some details about the most commonly exported products:
- Leather goods and bags: Use rigid, padded boxes with tissue paper inside; never allow bubble wrap to come into contact with the surface of valuable items.
- Chianti wines and olive oils: Each bottle is individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in shock-resistant packaging. For shipments to non-EU countries, please check the restrictions on alcohol.
- Florence’s restricted traffic zone: one of the most restrictive in Italy — almost the entire historic centre is a 24-hour restricted traffic zone (ZTL). Couriers have permits for the morning time slots. The recipient must be available to receive the delivery.
🔗 Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) Airport is the air transport hub for urgent express shipments from Florence to the main European hubs: Florence Peretola Airport
🪜 How to send parcels to Florence in 5 steps
- Enter the weight, dimensions and destination into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com
- Compare quotes from DHL, UPS and FedEx/TNT in real time
- Choose the service and pay online — the system generates the label automatically
- Print the label and stick it onto the correctly packed parcel
- The courier will collect from your home on the date you choose — track your parcel using the tracking number
💡 To pack correctly: A guide to packaging errors
🚚 Courier services for sending parcels to Florence: DHL, UPS, FedEx
Real-time comparisons on SpedizioneComoda DHL Express, UPS e FedEx/TNT. See also all the others express courier services available.
- DHL Express: Excellent cover, advanced tracking, ideal for high-value consignments.
- UPS: Competitive in the middle and heavyweight divisions, strong on the European circuit, excellent B2B.
- FedEx/TNT: Excellent for the USA and destinations outside the EU.
💡 The calculator always shows the best quote for your specific situation — weight, dimensions and area of Florence.
⚠️ Before posting, please check that your item is not subject to any restrictions: List of items prohibited from being posted
📍 Other destinations in Italy
Sending parcels to Milan · Rome · Naples · Turin · Venice · Bologna · Bari · Catania · Palermo · Sicily · Sardinia
→ All destinations: send parcels to Italy
❓ FAQs — Deliveries to Florence
DHL, UPS and FedEx have permits to access Florence’s restricted traffic zone (ZTL) during specific time slots, usually in the morning. Please ensure that the recipient can be contacted by telephone.
The express couriers that work with SpedizioneComoda enable you to
It depends on the volumetric weight. A leather bag (packaged at ~2 kg in a box measuring 40×30×20 cm → volumetric weight ~5 kg) costs around €13.50 for deliveries within Italy.
They offer many advantages to those who choose to entrust their parcels to them: first and foremost, they guarantee a fast, reliable and trustworthy delivery service; moreover, home collection and a parcel tracking service are always included in the price, ensuring that you are always kept informed of any delays or unforeseen issues.
24 working hours. The distance is around 280 km — one of the quickest routes.
Within the EU, yes. Outside the EU, it depends on the country — some countries prohibit the private import of alcohol. Please check before posting.
→ For delivery issues: A comprehensive guide on what to do if a delivery is not made
→ Do you need to send a parcel abroad? Guide to international shipping · Shipping to Europe
