Shipping times and costs from Delhi, India to Sydney, Australia

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
17 - 23 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air ยฃ10,704 - ยฃ11,830
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ5,620 - ยฃ6,211

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ8,646 - ยฃ9,555

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ12,969 - ยฃ14,333

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to Australia

Sydney is the cultural and financial capital of Australia. Situated on the southeast coast of the country, โ€œThe Harbour Cityโ€ is home to a deeply diverse population of over 5.1 million people. Itโ€™s a truly beautiful place to live, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the misty Blue Mountains to the west. Locals have got a serious amount of water on their doorstep, ranging from the Parramatta and Georges Rivers to Botany Bay. Unsurprisingly, watersports are basically a way of life over there, and Sydneyโ€™s weather is warm all year round, so going outside is always an option. Whatโ€™s more, the city is blessed with a long coastline of gorgeous golden beaches. Life in Sydney is hard to beat.

Different shipping options

When it comes to shipping your belongings to Sydney, youโ€™ve got two options: air freight or sea freight.

Air freight will move everything quickly. Cargo planes offer a speedy service, capable of reaching Sydney from anywhere in the world in just two or three days. However, air freight is also very expensive, so itโ€™s not ideal if youโ€™re sticking to a budget.

Sea freight, on the other hand, is much cheaper, normally costing about five times less than air freight. Itโ€™s also significantly slower than air freight (usually by several weeks), so be sure to give yourself enough time. At MoveHub, we certainly recommend choosing sea freight ย as itโ€™s better value for money.

If you go for sea freight, your belongings will travel either in a 20ft container or a 40ft container. Those unable to fill a whole container (i.e. volumes of 15 cubic metres or lower) will share the use of a container with other people. This is known as Less Than Container Load, or LCL. Most of our shipping suppliers will provide you with a full door-to-door service, which means theyโ€™ll bring your belongings all the way from your old home to your new one in Sydney.

Major shipping routes

The Port of Sydney, known locally as Port Botany, is one of the most important container terminals in Australia and the South Pacific. It is located just 15 km from the city centre, making Sydney very accessible. Once your container has passed through customs, it will be taken by train and/or truck to your new Australian home.

Australia customs

The customs process in Australia is a little strict by global standards, but your shipping company will help you through them. Australia is very serious about protecting its ecosystem, which means that any wooden furniture and/or garden equipment will have to be inspected by quarantine officials once it arrives. To speed up the process, make sure everything youโ€™re bringing has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. You are also required to create an inventory of all the belongings youโ€™re taking into the country, declaring the value of each item.

Itโ€™s possible to import all your household goods duty-free into Australia, as long as they a) are used, b) have been used for at least 12 months and c) intended to be used again in Australia. To submit an application for a duty-free shipment, you must complete the Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement (B534 Form). For more information, check out the Australian Customs official website.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: ยฃ8,646 - ยฃ9,555

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: ยฃ16,427 - ยฃ18,155

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: ยฃ2,676 - ยฃ2,958

Quarantine & Taxes: ยฃ1,000 - ยฃ2,500

Price: ยฃ10,746 - ยฃ14,805

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Unusual Restricted Items

Tea & Coffee
Tea, coffee and milk based drinks.
Pet Food
Pet foods.
Wicker
Wicker and cane such as chairs and wicker baskets.
Dried Flowers
Dried flower arrangements & Pot Pourri.
Skins & Furs
Wool and animal hair. Skins on drums.
Pornographic Materials
Illegal Pornography.
Drugs and Narcotics
Psychotropic drugs and narcotics are prohibited.
Tobacco
Any tobacco products.