Shipping From Australia to Colombia

Last Reviewed: 21th Oct 2026

Colombia is one of South America's largest economies, and shipping to Colombia from Australia is a long-haul, customs-heavy route with strong diaspora, relocation and trade demand. PACK & SEND coordinates the packing, the carrier selection and the paperwork a shipment needs to reach Bogota, Medellin, Cali and beyond.

Our international shipping network combines leading international carriers with air, sea and express courier options, alongside guidance on the customs paperwork your shipment is likely to need. Call 1300 668 000 or visit a PACK & SEND Service Centre for a personalised quote on your shipment.

How to Ship from Australia to Colombia

The simplest way to ship from Australia to Colombia is to tell your local PACK & SEND Service Centre what you are sending, when it needs to arrive and how it should be handled, and let the team match it to the right carrier and mode from our network of leading international carriers.

Most shipments route through Bogota's El Dorado International Airport or the seaports of Cartagena and Buenaventura before clearing customs in Colombia and moving on to their final destination.

Air Freight

Use air freight as the practical middle ground for heavier or bulkier consignments that do not need express speed but still benefit from a faster transit than sea. It suits palletised business freight, equipment and larger personal shipments heading to Bogota or another major centre.

Sea Freight

Book sea freight for large volumes, furniture, machinery and full or part container loads arriving through Cartagena or Buenaventura. It is the right choice for relocations and commercial consignments where volume and scale matter more than speed.

International Express Courier

Send documents, samples and time-critical parcels by express international shipping through our carrier network, the quickest door-to-door option on the route. It also carries the fullest visibility, with up-to-date tracking and milestone updates throughout the journey.

How Long Does Shipping to Colombia Take?

Transit times vary by mode and by how quickly a shipment clears customs on arrival.

Typical transit times

• International express courier: 3 to 6 business days
• Air freight: around 5 to 10 business days
• Sea freight: around 6 to 10 weeks

These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control may affect delivery schedules.

What can extend an estimate

• Customs clearance, where outcomes sit with Colombia's customs authorities, not with PACK & SEND
• Port congestion at Cartagena or Buenaventura
• Incomplete paperwork
• Colombian public holidays

Tracking your shipment

• Once a shipment is booked you can follow it through our tracking system, with up-to-date tracking and milestone updates through to delivery.
• Sea freight reports fewer scan points than courier traffic, so expect milestone visibility rather than continuous updates on a container move.

Sending a Package from Australia to Colombia, Step by Step

Knowing how to ship to Colombia comes down to three things: choosing the right service, packing the item for a long multi-handling journey, and getting the paperwork right first time.

1. Start with a Service Centre, or with online self-service if your shipment is eligible, and confirm the item's size, weight, value and destination city.
2. Arrange professional packing for air, sea or courier transport, then prepare the customs documentation for the goods you are sending.
3. Book the shipment and follow its progress with up-to-date tracking and milestone updates through to delivery.

Same day and other time-critical work cannot be booked online through our standard platform. For bespoke planning and priority handling:

• Call us on 1300 668 000
• Email your requirements
• Visit a PACK & SEND Service Centre

Your same day delivery will then be planned around the deadline.

Documents You'll Need

Clearance into Colombia depends on accurate details about the goods, and consistent descriptions across all paperwork keep it moving. You'll generally need to provide:

• A clear description and value for every item.
• The sender and consignee details, and the shipment's gross weight.
• A full street address for delivery, not a post office box.

Additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you're sending. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise you on the documentation needed for your shipment.

Booking Paths: Online Self-Service or a Personalised Service Centre Quote

Online self-service is a limited, no-frills option built for individual senders with a pre-packed parcel under 20kg and up to $1,000 in value. If your shipment is eligible and you qualify in the quote form, you may be able to book online.

A personalised Service Centre quote is the right path for:

• Anything heavier, unpacked, fragile, high-value, over $1,000 or needing specialist handling.
• Business Senders and Regular Senders of any size.

It factors in the packing, the most suitable carrier partner, and the documentation Colombia customs will require.

What You Can Send from Australia to Colombia

Individuals sending to family and friends in Colombia commonly ship clothing, gifts, electronics, documents and household goods, along with larger personal effects when relocating.

Gifts & personal items

• Clothing, gifts, electronics and documents for family and friends.
• Household goods and larger personal effects when relocating.

International relocation

• For a permanent move, our international relocations service handles household consolidations bound for cities such as Bogota or Medellin.
• Furniture travels through our international furniture removals service.
• Our personal goods packing service covers the consolidation side.
• Some personal effects may qualify for duty relief, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the move. A Service Centre can explain what is likely to be expected of a household shipment.

Business Senders and regular shippers commonly send:

Business goods

• Samples, spare parts, documents and commercial stock to distributors and clients across Colombia.
• Repeat shipments, which benefit from consistent processes and documentation.
• Larger single pieces, which can travel as their own consignment when you courier a large parcel.

Restricted & Prohibited Items for Colombia

Some items are restricted or prohibited when shipping to Colombia, and requirements depend on the goods and the destination. Broad categories to check before you book include:

• Dangerous goods
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Food, plant and animal products
• Medicines
• Weapons
• Currency and valuables

Lithium batteries, aerosols, flammables and other dangerous goods need assessment, so they are handled through a Service Centre rather than online, and our dangerous goods page sets out the categories involved.

Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can confirm what can be sent to Colombia before you book.

What Affects the Cost of Shipping to Colombia

A quote for this route depends on:

• The weight and dimensions of the shipment.
• The mode of transport and how quickly it has to arrive: sea freight suits volume, air freight sits between the two for heavier consignments, and express courier is the premium option where speed matters most.
• The handling and packing an item needs.
• The destination city.

Import duties and taxes may apply in Colombia, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can assist with the requirements and charges for your specific shipment.

PACK & SEND is a premium, managed retail logistics business, so a quote reflects the packing, the carrier selection and the documentation work a Colombian clearance needs. Call 1300 668 000 or visit a Service Centre for a personalised quote once the item, its value and the destination city are known.

Where We Deliver in Colombia

Shipments from Australia are commonly delivered to Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla and other major Colombian centres, with onward inland transport arranged from the arrival airport or seaport. Express services deliver to a street address, not a post office box, so a complete address and a contactable recipient make a real difference.

Recipients may be asked for identification to take delivery, and business recipients may have their own requirements to meet. For furniture removals or household goods, tell a Service Centre the destination city so the right carrier and route can be arranged.

Why PACK & SEND for This Route

Shipping to Colombia involves careful customs documentation, a choice between air, sea and courier networks, and carriers with different strengths across South America. PACK & SEND handles all three from a national network of 135+ Service Centres, so one team owns the packing, the carrier and the paperwork.

We pack with precision, send with confidence, and handle everything in between, with:

• A Freight Plus Warranty available for eligible shipments.
• Up-to-date tracking with milestone updates from booking through to delivery.
• Our Import Services team for goods moving the other way, so a two-way trade lane can sit with one logistics partner.

Get a Courier & Freight Quote Today

Tell us what you are sending, where in Colombia it is going and what it is worth, and a Service Centre will build a personalised quote around it. Call 1300 668 000, email your requirements, or visit a PACK & SEND Service Centre.

If your shipment is eligible you may be able to book online instead, and a Service Centre will tell you either way. Logistics, the way it should be done.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping to Colombia take?

Express courier is generally the fastest option at around 3 to 6 business days, with air freight around 5 to 10 business days and sea freight around 6 to 10 weeks. These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control, such as customs clearance, port congestion or public holidays, may affect delivery schedules.

How much does parcel delivery to Colombia cost, and how do I get a quote?

Pricing depends on the size, weight, value and destination of the shipment, the mode of transport and the handling it needs, so a Service Centre prepares a personalised quote rather than a flat rate.

If you are an individual sender with a pre-packed parcel under 20kg and up to $1,000 in value, you may be able to book online instead. Call 1300 668 000 or visit a PACK & SEND Service Centre to get started.

Can PACK & SEND pack my shipment before it goes to Colombia?

Yes, professional packing is available at every PACK & SEND Service Centre, including custom boxes, cases and crates for fragile, high-value and awkward goods. Long-haul transit to Colombia involves several handling points, so purpose-built packing earns its keep. Unpacked, fragile, oversized and high-value items can only be sent through a Service Centre, not through online self-service.

What documents do I need to post to Colombia?

When sending a package to Colombia, you'll generally need to provide accurate details about the goods, including a description and value. Additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you're sending. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise you on the documentation needed for your shipment.

What items are restricted or prohibited for import into Colombia?

Some goods are restricted or prohibited, and what applies depends on the goods and the destination. Weapons, medicines, alcohol and tobacco, currency and valuables, and food, plant and animal products all need checking first.

Lithium batteries, aerosols and flammables need assessment as dangerous goods, so check an unusual item with your nearest Service Centre before booking.

Are duties and taxes payable on a shipment to Colombia?

They may be. Duties and import taxes may apply to shipments to Colombia, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment. Other charges, including customs fees, may also apply. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can assist with the requirements and charges for your specific shipment.

Can I send personal effects or household goods when relocating to Colombia?

Yes. Personal effects and household consolidations are core PACK & SEND work on this route, moving by air or sea depending on volume and timing. Some personal effects may qualify for duty relief, depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the move. Your local Service Centre can advise and arrange the packing and consolidation.

Can PACK & SEND help with shipping to Australia from Colombia?

Yes. Shipping to Australia from Colombia is handled by our Import Services team, which covers express courier and freight forwarding on inbound shipments, including the customs and biosecurity requirements that apply on arrival in Australia. Call 1300 668 000 or talk to a Service Centre about an inbound shipment from Bogota, Medellin or Cali.

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