Cargo from London
to Mumbai

Door-to-door shipping from Greater London to Maharashtra, India. Air and Sea freight with all duties included.

Cargo Force operates a dedicated London-to-Mumbai corridor covering roughly 7,192 km between Heathrow (LHR) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM). Air freight on this route is a fixed-promise 14 working days at £4/kg, while sea freight LCL consolidates from our Wembley warehouse and delivers in a fixed 45 working days at £2.99/kg — about 25% cheaper per kg than air on shipments over 100 kg. The Air transit clock starts when final payment is received. Free doorstep pickup is included across the Greater London E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2 postcode footprint, with regular collection routes through Central London, East London, North London, South London, West London and landmark hubs such as Southall Broadway. Door delivery in Mumbai (population ~20,411,000) covers South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane and every suburb inside the 400001-400107 pincode range, with SMS alerts on Indian customs clearance and final-mile dispatch. Our London (population ~8,982,000) team handles enquiries in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, which makes this corridor a popular pick for the largest in uk with over 500,000 residents sending family parcels, traditional clothing and household goods to Maharashtra. Home to vibrant Southall (Little India), Wembley, and Harrow communities. Mumbai is financial capital of India, cosmopolitan hub, so book 3-4 weeks ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali for guaranteed seasonal delivery; Mumbai is a metro hub with frequent inbound capacity, so the fixed 14-working-day air promise applies — Air transit starts when final payment is received. Quoted prices are all-inclusive: UK collection, export documentation, Heathrow (LHR) or Felixstowe handover, Indian customs clearance, all import duties, GST/IGST and last-mile delivery to Mumbai are bundled into the per-kilogram rate. A deposit of £50 minimum, or £10 per box for more than five boxes (whichever is higher), is required before pickup is scheduled and deducted from the final invoice. Lithium-battery items - laptops, phones, tablets, power banks and drones - cannot be shipped to Mumbai by either mode under international aviation safety rules, but you can send chargers, electric kettles, hair tools and other non-battery appliances without restriction.

£4

per kg (Air)

£2.99

per kg (Sea)

14d air

Sea 45d · fixed

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Since 2009
Note: Laptops, phones & battery items prohibited

Air Freight

Fastest delivery

£4

per kg

14

working days

£40

minimum

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Sea Freight

Economy shipping

£2.99

per kg

45

days

£299

minimum

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Important: Laptops, phones, tablets & battery items cannot be shipped (aviation safety regulations)

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Pickup From

London

E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2

Deliver To

Mumbai

Maharashtra

Distance

7,192 km

via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International

Service

Door to Door

Free pickup included

Compare Shipping Options

Choose the service that fits your timeline and budget. Both include free pickup, customs clearance, and delivery to Mumbai.

Air Freight

Express delivery

£4

per kg

14 Working Days

Fixed promise — from next working day after payment

Volumetric Weight

Higher of actual or volumetric

Minimum £40

For shipments up to 10kg

  • Free pickup from your door
  • Customs clearance included
  • All duties & taxes paid
  • Tracking available
  • Best for urgent items
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Sea Freight

Economy shipping

BEST VALUE

£2.99

per kg

45 Working Days

Fixed promise — from next working day after payment

Sea freight is about 25% cheaper per kg than air on shipments over 100 kg.

Minimum £299

For shipments up to 100kg

  • Free pickup from your door
  • Customs clearance included
  • All duties & taxes paid
  • Tracking available
  • Best for large shipments
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All prices in GBP. 18% GST applies for payments made in India (INR).

Everything Included, No Hidden Charges

When we say all-inclusive, we mean it. Your quoted price is your final price.

Free Doorstep Pickup

Free collection from anywhere in London (E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2)

Customs Documentation

All export and import paperwork handled by our team

Customs Duties & Taxes

All Indian import duties and GST for delivery to Mumbai included

Professional Packing

Expert packing available to ensure your items arrive safely

Door-to-Door Delivery

Direct delivery to your address in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Basic Insurance

Standard coverage included; enhanced insurance available

Battery Items Strictly Prohibited

Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods by aviation authorities and cannot be shipped by air or sea.

LaptopsMobile phonesTablets / iPadsPower banksDronesE-cigarettesSmart watches with batteries

Pickup in London

Greater London, UK

Free collection from all E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2 postcodes including Central London, East London, North London. Our drivers are familiar with all areas and will collect from your doorstep at a time convenient to you.

Areas we cover:

Central LondonEast LondonNorth LondonSouth LondonWest London

Popular collection points near: Southall Broadway, Wembley, Brick Lane, Tooting

Largest in UK with over 500,000 residents. We speak Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali.

Delivery in Mumbai

Maharashtra, India

Door-to-door delivery across Mumbai including South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs. Our local partners ensure timely delivery with SMS notifications.

Delivery areas:

South MumbaiCentral MumbaiWestern SuburbsEastern SuburbsNavi MumbaiThane
PIN codes: 400001-400107via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International

Financial capital of India, cosmopolitan hub

Plan Ahead for Mumbai

Book early to ensure your gifts and essentials arrive before important occasions.

Diwali

Book by: Mid-September 2026

Book by mid-September for guaranteed Diwali delivery (Air freight recommended)

Navratri/Durga Puja

Book by: Early September 2026

Ship traditional items 4 weeks before for Navratri celebrations

Wedding Season

Book by: Year-round planning

November-February is peak wedding season in India. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for trousseau and gifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about shipping from London to Mumbai

How much does it cost to ship cargo from London to Mumbai?

From London to Mumbai, Air costs £4/kg with an Air minimum of £40 per shipment. Sea costs £2.99/kg with a 100 kg chargeable-weight minimum per shipment, giving £299. Duty, clearance, UK collection and delivery are included; applicable additional charges are separate. An additional 18% GST applies only to payments into our Indian account.

How long does shipping from London to Mumbai take?

Air delivery from London to Mumbai takes 14 working days for this metro destination, starting when final payment is received. Sea takes 45 working days. Working days exclude weekends and public holidays in the UK and India.

Do you pick up from all E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2 postcodes?

Yes, collection for London-to-Mumbai shipments covers E1-E20, EC1-EC4, N1-N22, NW1-NW11, SE1-SE28, SW1-SW20, W1-W14, WC1-WC2, including Central London, East London, North London, South London, West London. Collection is ground floor only, with no lift exception. We do not add a remote-area fee, but published collection and packaging charges can still apply.

Which areas in Mumbai do you deliver to?

We provide door-to-door delivery across all of Mumbai including South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane. All 400001-400107 pincodes are covered with no additional charges for delivery.

Is customs duty included for Mumbai delivery?

Yes, customs duty and clearance are included for shipments from London to Mumbai, together with collection and door-to-door delivery. This does not remove the published additional charges. Paying into our Indian account by bank transfer, UPI or Google Pay adds 18% GST.

Can I send electronics from London to Mumbai?

For London-to-Mumbai shipments, we do not accept mobile phones, laptops or tablets, even if their batteries have been removed. Removing a battery does not make one of those devices acceptable on either our Air or Sea service.

What is the cheapest way to ship cargo from London to Mumbai?

For London to Mumbai, compare the shipment totals rather than the per-kg price alone. Sea is about 25% cheaper per kg than Air on shipments over 100 kg. Below that weight the £299 Sea minimum applies, and Air is usually cheaper under 75 kg. Sea transit is 45 working days.

How do I pay for shipping from London to Mumbai?

You can pay for your London-to-Mumbai shipment by UK or Indian bank transfer, or UPI/Google Pay into our Indian account. A deposit of £50 minimum, or £10 per box for more than five boxes (whichever is higher), is required before pickup is scheduled and deducted from the final invoice. The additional 18% GST applies only to payments into our Indian account, not simply because you are in India. We do not accept cash or cards.

What documents do I need for shipping to Mumbai?

For a shipment from London to Mumbai, we ask for sender and receiver contact details, the full delivery address, a packing list of the contents and a clear receiver Aadhaar copy. Aadhaar is the only receiver ID our service accepts. This describes our booking requirements, not a statement about the law.

When should I book to ensure delivery before Ganesh Chaturthi?

For Ganesh Chaturthi delivery to Mumbai, we recommend booking air freight at least 3-4 weeks before the festival date, or sea freight 8-10 weeks before. Contact us for specific cutoff dates as Ganesh Chaturthi season gets very busy.

What is the distance and routing from London to Mumbai?

London to Mumbai is approximately 7,192 km by air. Air shipments depart via Heathrow (LHR) with onward connection to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM); sea shipments consolidate at our Wembley warehouse, ship through Felixstowe and clear customs at West-India ports for final-mile delivery to Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Which Indian pincodes around Mumbai are covered?

We deliver to the entire 400001-400107 pincode range, covering South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane. Remote or rural addresses inside this range are still covered at the same all-inclusive metro delivery rate - there is no surcharge based on pincode within Mumbai.

Does Cargo Force serve the Largest in UK with over 500,000 residents for Maharashtra shipments?

Yes. Our London team handles enquiries in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, and London-to-Maharashtra is one of our highest-volume corridors. We regularly collect from Central London, East London, North London, South London for the largest in uk with over 500,000 residents.

What weight is best suited for air vs sea on the London to Mumbai route?

The whole-kg price crossover for London to Mumbai is 75 kg of chargeable weight. Air has a £40 shipment minimum covering 10 kg; Sea has a 100 kg shipment minimum costing £299. Sea is about 25% cheaper per kg on shipments over 100 kg, while Air is usually cheaper below 75 kg.

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