Transit Times & Bulletins
Transit times are provided as a guide only. The delivery window indicates consistent delivery of letter traffic to all major cities and conurbations.
Delivery of large letters, flats, packets, oversize items and non-printed matter may be subject to extended transits, with the latter possibly subject to duty (non-EU destinations). Deliveries to rural or isolated areas may also experience extended transit times.
Regular transit testing of letters and flats to select addresses worldwide often indicates consistent deliveries within the stated delivery windows below. Companies accessing bulk international postal services are recommended to seek advice from their supplier as to the most effective presentation to ensure prompt delivery.
Labeling Priority stream mail with ‘Airmail’ or ‘Priority’ is strongly recommended.
| Region | Priority | Standard | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe | 3-5 days | N/A | 5-10 days |
| Rest of Europe | 3-5 days | N/A | 10-15 days |
| North America | 5-7 days | 10-14 days | 6-8 weeks |
| Middle East | 5-7 days | 10-14 days | 8-12 weeks |
| Central and S. America | 5-7 days | 14-21 days | 8-12 weeks |
| Africa and Asia | 5-7 days | 14-21 days | 8-12 weeks |
| Far East and Australasia | 5-7 days | 14-21 days | 8-12 weeks |
Royal Mail’s International Incident Bulletin can be found here
La Poste’s International Mail Bulletin can be found here